UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Parliament and State legislatures Introduction India’s Parliament and State Legislatures are central to representation, law-making and executive accountability, but their effectiveness has declined sharply. Falling sitting days, frequent disruptions, weak committee scrutiny and hurried law-making have reduced meaningful legislative oversight. As legislatures lose time and capacity to question governments, the… Continue reading When the House Ceases to Hold Power to Account
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A Malacca–Singapore Model for Resolving Hormuz
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relations Introduction The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime chokepoint where regional tensions can disrupt international navigation and affect wider security. The Malacca–Singapore Straits provide a useful precedent of cooperation among littoral states, supported by international users and maritime institutions. Their experience shows how territorial interests can coexist… Continue reading A Malacca–Singapore Model for Resolving Hormuz
Unsafe space: On the U.S. and ‘on-orbit space control weapons
Source: The post “Unsafe space: On the U.S. and on-orbit space control weapons” has been created based on “Unsafe space: On the U.S. and on-orbit space control weapons” published in “The Hindu” on 22 September 2026. Unsafe space: On the U.S. and ‘on-orbit space control weapons. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Science and Technology Context: The U.S.A military’s… Continue reading Unsafe space: On the U.S. and ‘on-orbit space control weapons
Student Well-being and Institutional Reform in Higher Education
Source: The post “Student Well-being and Institutional Reform in Higher Education” has been created based on “Student Well-being and Institutional Reform in Higher Education” published in “Indian Express” on 22 September 2026. Student Well-being and Institutional Reform in Higher Education. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: Recent student deaths at IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay have renewed… Continue reading Student Well-being and Institutional Reform in Higher Education
Missing Measure in India’s Magnet Mission
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India’s advanced manufacturing and energy-transition goals increasingly depend on high-performance permanent magnets, especially Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) magnets. These magnets are used in EV motors, wind turbine generators, semiconductor facilities and precision manufacturing machinery. Yet India’s vulnerability is not limited to access to rare-earth minerals. The larger concern is… Continue reading Missing Measure in India’s Magnet Mission
India’s Real Rate Moment, the Cost of Delay
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India Introduction India is facing a monetary-policy challenge as inflation rises while the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) keeps the repo rate at 5.25%. The real policy rate is losing its cushion as inflation and inflation expectations move closer to the policy rate. At the same time, economic… Continue reading India’s Real Rate Moment, the Cost of Delay
The copyright stakes in the EU FTA
Source: The post “The copyright stakes in the EU FTA” has been created based on “The copyright stakes in the EU FTA” published in “The Hindu” on 21 September 2026. The copyright stakes in the EU FTA. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-International Relations Context: The proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) contains intellectual property provisions that may… Continue reading The copyright stakes in the EU FTA
India urgently needs a National Chemicals Code
Source: The post “India urgently needs a National Chemicals Code” has been created based on “India urgently needs a National Chemicals Code” published in “Hindustan Times” on 21 September 2026. India urgently needs a National Chemicals Code. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: India’s chemical sector is expanding rapidly, but its regulatory framework remains fragmented across different… Continue reading India urgently needs a National Chemicals Code
Balancing Deep-Sea Discovery with Environmental Stewardship
UPSC Syllabus- GS 2/GS 3– Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors/ Achievements of Indians in science & technology Introduction India’s expanding deep-sea capabilities are opening opportunities in critical minerals, climate research, food security and the Blue Economy. India is developing technologies for deep-sea mining, underwater robotics and human submersibles. However, the deep… Continue reading Balancing Deep-Sea Discovery with Environmental Stewardship
A Homegrown Innovation Ecosystem is Taking Root
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Introduction India is gradually moving from importing technology to developing it through public research institutions, corporate R&D and deep-tech startups. Rising patent activity, indigenous technologies in semiconductors, communications, space and healthcare, and growing private R&D show this shift.… Continue reading A Homegrown Innovation Ecosystem is Taking Root
