Source: The post “Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA): shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt ’’ has been created, based on “In SC’s split verdict on corruption law, judges disagree on shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt” published in “Indian Express” on 15 January 2026. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA). UPSC Syllabus:… Continue reading Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA): shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt
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India and the next Kondratiev wave
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Growth and development Introduction Long phases of economic change shape global power, production systems, and technology leadership. These phases are driven by clusters of breakthrough technologies that transform how economies function. As the digital economy matures and new frontier technologies converge, another long wave of growth is emerging. India… Continue reading India and the next Kondratiev wave
An exploration of India’s minerals diplomacy
UPSC Syllabus- GS paper 2 – international relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests and GS Paper-3– Infrastructure. An exploration of India’s minerals diplomacy. Introduction India’s clean energy transition and industrial growth depend increasingly on secure access to critical minerals. However, global supply chains are fragile, highly concentrated, and… Continue reading An exploration of India’s minerals diplomacy
India-EU FTA
Source: The post “India-EU FTA’’ has been created, based on “Explained | FTA with EU to help boost India’s exports to the 27-nation bloc” published in “DeccanHerald” on 14 January 2026. India-EU FTA. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: India and the European Union (EU) are in the final stages of negotiating a Free… Continue reading India-EU FTA
Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable?
Source: The post “Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable?’’ has been created, based on “Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable?” published in “BusinessLine” on 14 January 2026. Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has used dollar/rupee buy–sell… Continue reading Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable?
Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 –urbanisation, their problems and their remedies. Introduction India’s urban future is often seen through megacities, but a deeper change is happening in small towns. Out of nearly 9,000 towns, most have populations below one lakh. Their rapid growth is not accidental. It reflects changes in capitalism, migration, labour markets,… Continue reading Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?
India must focus on AI and its environmental impact
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Introduction India must focus on AI and its environmental impact as AI adoption expands rapidly across sectors such as health care, agriculture, and industry. While AI-driven growth promises efficiency and innovation, its hidden environmental costs receive… Continue reading India must focus on AI and its environmental impact
Revisiting the bail norm
Source: The post “Revisiting the bail norm’’ has been created, based on “Revisiting the bail norm” published in “BusinessLine” on 13 January 2026. Revisiting the bail norm. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: The Supreme Court in State of Rajasthan v Balchand (1977), through Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer, established that bail is the rule and… Continue reading Revisiting the bail norm
Early investment in children, the key to India’s future
Source: The post “Early investment in children, the key to India’s future’’ has been created, based on “Early investment in children, the key to India’s future” published in “The Hindu” on 13 January 2026. Early investment in children, the key to India’s future. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India aims to become a Viksit… Continue reading Early investment in children, the key to India’s future
Article 6 of Paris Agreement as a powerful tool for India
Introduction– To strengthen the delivery and efficiency of climate finance, the carbon markets under Article 6 (A6) of the Paris Agreement were made fully operational at COP29. Article 6 of Paris Agreement as a powerful tool for India. Operationalisation of Article 6 at COP29 89 cooperation arrangements under Article 6.2 now exist across 58 Parties,… Continue reading Article 6 of Paris Agreement as a powerful tool for India
