UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -security And GS Paper 2- international relations Introduction Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year moratorium. The announcement followed Russia’s claim of a successful test of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and came the same day as Mr. Trump’s… Continue reading Trump Drops a Bomb, on U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing
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The case for a board of peace and sustainable security
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. The case for a board of peace and sustainable security. Introduction The UN turns 80 with a sharp gap between ideals and structures. The Security Council reacts to crises but does not sustain peace. Political engagement… Continue reading The case for a board of peace and sustainable security
The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India
Source: The post “The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India” has been created, based on “The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India” published in “The Hindu” on 31 October 2025. The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Technology Context: Over the past two decades, India’s electricity demand has grown steadily… Continue reading The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India
Debt Sustainability of States
Source: The post “Debt Sustainability of States” has been created, based on “Debt Sustainability of States – A Complex Issue” published in “The Hindu” on 31 October 2025. Debt Sustainability of States. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Indian Economy Context: Debt sustainability of Indian States refers to their capacity to service debt without compromising developmental expenditure… Continue reading Debt Sustainability of States
Merging PSU Banks
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian economy Introduction India’s PSB policy currently prioritises organic growth, governance, and technology with no immediate mergers. Earlier consolidation reduced PSBs from 27 to 12, aligning with Narasimham Committee-II (1998), which envisaged fewer, larger, stronger banks under a three-tier structure. The next phase should build capacity for well-structured, large-ticket… Continue reading Merging PSU Banks
AI’s rewriting of the rules of education
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. AI’s rewriting of the rules of education. Introduction India is preparing to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) from class three in the 2026–27 academic year, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The plan aims… Continue reading AI’s rewriting of the rules of education
China’s complaint against India at WTO
Source: The post “China’s complaint against India at WTO” has been created, based on “China’s complaint against India at WTO” published in “The Hindu” on 30 October 2025. China’s complaint against India at WTO. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2-Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Context: Recently, China filed… Continue reading China’s complaint against India at WTO
A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition
Source: The post “A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition” has been created, based on “A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition” published in “The Hindu” on 30 October 2025. A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Environment Context: The Paris Agreement, adopted at COP21 in 2015, represents… Continue reading A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition
The Cough Syrup Catastrophe
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. The Cough Syrup Catastrophe. Introduction India has seen repeated child deaths from contaminated cough syrups. In October 2025, 27 children died in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan after consuming Coldrif and another dextromethorphan-based syrup. WHO confirmed diethylene glycol… Continue reading The Cough Syrup Catastrophe
Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill and Issues Related
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill and Issues Related. Introduction The Bill amends Articles 75, 164, and 239AA to link a Minister’s continuance in office to arrest and 30 days’ custody. It is before… Continue reading Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill and Issues Related
