UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment. Introduction India’s forests now anchor the climate and development agenda. The revised Green India Mission targets restoration of 25 million hectares by 2030 and an additional carbon sink up to 3.39 billion tonnes CO₂e. Progress since 2015 shows expanded cover and mission support, but future gains depend on… Continue reading India’s Forests Hold the Future
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The case for energy efficiency
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-infrastructure-energy Introduction India has expanded clean power quickly, yet grid emissions have risen. Non-fossil capacity now exceeds 51%, but the grid emission factor increased . The paradox stems from a capacity–generation gap and an evening-peak timing mismatch that keeps coal on call. Progress now requires putting energy efficiency first and… Continue reading The case for energy efficiency
India’s IT dream is at a crossroads
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian economy. Introduction India’s IT sector still drives growth and aspiration, but the model is changing fast. Layoffs, AI-led automation, visa costs, and tight client budgets are reshaping work. The sector must shift from scale to skill, and from services to solutions. Clear policy support, large-scale upskilling, and… Continue reading India’s IT dream is at a crossroads
AI and Jobs vs Work: The Economic Dimension
Source: The post “AI and Jobs vs Work: The Economic Dimension” has been created, based on “AI and Jobs vs Work: The Economic Dimension” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 4 November 2025. AI and Jobs vs Work: The Economic Dimension. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Economy Introduction: The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI)… Continue reading AI and Jobs vs Work: The Economic Dimension
Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession
Source: The post “Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession” has been created, based on “Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 4 November 2025. Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Economy Introduction: The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 has brought a major reform in India’s banking and succession… Continue reading Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession
Model Youth Gram Sabhas
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Model Youth Gram Sabhas. Introduction Gram Sabha is the constitutional foundation of grassroots democracy under Article 243A. It represents every registered voter and enables direct, participatory decisions on budgets… Continue reading Model Youth Gram Sabhas
India–Taliban Engagement
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International Relations-India and its neighbourhood- relations. Introduction India is weighing deeper contact with Kabul while guarding security and leverage. Pakistan–Taliban tensions, the Taliban Foreign Minister’s India visit, and India’s plan to upgrade its Kabul mission shape this moment. The core issues are India’s security, $3 billion development stake, and regional balance.… Continue reading India–Taliban Engagement
India’s Reforms Moment in Science and Technology
Source: The post “India’s Reforms Moment in Science and Technology” has been created, based on “India’s Reforms Moment in Science and Technology” published in “Hindustan Times” on 1 November 2025. India’s Reforms Moment in Science and Technology. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Science and technology Context: The global technological landscape is undergoing a profound transformation.… Continue reading India’s Reforms Moment in Science and Technology
Challenges to Nuclear Restraint and India’s Position
Source: The post “Challenges to Nuclear Restraint and India’s Position” has been created, based on “Restraint has a half life” published in “Indian Express” on 1 November 2025. Challenges to Nuclear Restraint and India’s Position. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Science and technology Context: The global consensus against nuclear testing, sustained for over three decades,… Continue reading Challenges to Nuclear Restraint and India’s Position
Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers
Introduction The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) of the Government of India recently announced revised/consolidated guidelines for the selection of Whole-Time Directors of the Public Sector Banks (PSBs), reigniting the ‘public vs. private’ debate. Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers. Features of the Revised Guidelines The revised Guidelines, inter alia, seeks to… Continue reading Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers
