UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction May Day 2026 reflects not a celebration but a diagnosis of Indian labour conditions. A large protest by garment workers in Noida over wages and a fatal boiler accident in a thermal plant… Continue reading On May Day, a workforce in India without a floor
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India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific
Source: The post “India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific” has been created, based on “India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific” published in “The Hindu” on 1 May 2026. India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: India concluded… Continue reading India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific
A New Era of Online Gaming Governance
Source: The post “A New Era of Online Gaming Governance” has been created, based on “A New Era of Online Gaming Governance” published in “PIB” on 1 May 2026. A New Era of Online Gaming Governance. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026 operationalise the Promotion and… Continue reading A New Era of Online Gaming Governance
Decoding RBI’s move to curtail rupee speculation
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Reserve Bank of India has capped banks’ foreign exchange exposure to contain rising pressure on the rupee. The currency weakened due to global risk aversion linked to the Iran conflict and strong demand for the US dollar. Banks were actively using arbitrage between onshore and offshore… Continue reading Decoding RBI’s move to curtail rupee speculation
Increasing Health Insurance Coverage, Growing Distress
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education Introduction Health insurance coverage has expanded significantly in India, as shown by the National Sample Survey (NSS) 80th round (2025), mainly due to government-financed schemes. However, this increase has not improved healthcare access or reduced financial burden. Hospitalisation… Continue reading Increasing Health Insurance Coverage, Growing Distress
Rise of identity politics threatens social cohesion, governance
Source: The post “Rise of identity politics threatens social cohesion, governance” has been created, based on “Et tu, Kerala? Rise of identity politics threatens social cohesion, governance” published in “Indian Express” on 30th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: Kerala has historically been regarded as a model of performance-based politics, characterised by high literacy,… Continue reading Rise of identity politics threatens social cohesion, governance
Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce
Source: The post “Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce” has been created, based on “Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce” published in “PIB” on 30th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India is at a pivotal demographic stage with one of the youngest workforces in the world, which provides a strong foundation for higher… Continue reading Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce
The RTE Act and the Idea of Social Inclusion
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Introduction: The January 2026 judgment of the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education Act, 2009. It mandates 25% reservation in private schools for disadvantaged children. The provision is not only about… Continue reading The RTE Act and the Idea of Social Inclusion
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction The Strait of Hormuz is now both an energy and digital chokepoint. Several subsea cables pass through this narrow route, linking Asia, the Gulf, and Europe. Iran’s warning has highlighted the vulnerability of this critical infrastructure. Ongoing conflict has raised risks of accidental and indirect damage to these… Continue reading The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
The fight to eliminate cervical cancer
Source: The post “The fight to eliminate cervical cancer” has been created, based on “The fight to eliminate cervical cancer” published in “The Hindu” on 29 March 2026. The fight to eliminate cervical cancer. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Science and technology Context: Cervical cancer remains a major public health issue caused primarily by persistent infection with… Continue reading The fight to eliminate cervical cancer
