UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- population and associated issues Introduction India is witnessing a rapid demographic transition as its elderly population continues to grow. This shift is creating new opportunities in senior housing, healthcare and other elder care services, giving rise to a growing silver economy. At the same time, it raises concerns about affordability,… Continue reading Elder Care is Not a Silver Mine
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How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition
Source: The post “How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition” has been created based on “How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition”, published in “The Hindu” on 29 June 2026. How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Polity & Governance Context: Adolescent malnutrition has emerged as a major public health challenge in India. According… Continue reading How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition
The new digital slavery needs constitutional guardrails
Source: The post “The new digital slavery needs constitutional guardrails” has been created based on “The new digital slavery needs constitutional guardrails”, published in “The Hindu” on 29 June 2026. The new digital slavery needs constitutional guardrails. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Polity & Governance Context: In recent times, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed governance and… Continue reading The new digital slavery needs constitutional guardrails
The Iran–India Civilizational Relationship
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction India and Iran share a civilizational relationship spanning more than three millennia, built on common ancestry, language, religion, trade, culture and political exchanges. These long-standing interactions shaped both societies through ancient, medieval and modern periods. Today, despite changing geopolitical realities, this relationship remains important because it combines… Continue reading The Iran–India Civilizational Relationship
Supreme Court Sought Trauma Care System to Curb Road Deaths
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Introduction On 26 May 2026, the Supreme Court recognised the Right to Trauma Care as part of the Right to Life under Article 21 and directed States and Union Territories to build a uniform trauma care system. The… Continue reading Supreme Court Sought Trauma Care System to Curb Road Deaths
India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership
Source: The post “India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership” has been created based on “India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership”, published in “The Hindu” on 27 June 2026. India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy Context: The recently proposed India–New Zealand FTA aims to deepen… Continue reading India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership
Population Dynamics and Cooperative Federalism
Source: The post “Population Dynamics and Cooperative Federalism” has been created based on “More children isn’t the answer to delimitation, tax challenges”, published in “Indian Express” on 27 June 2026. Population Dynamics and Cooperative Federalism. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2-Governance Context: India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined to 1.9 (SRS 2024), indicating steady progress towards… Continue reading Population Dynamics and Cooperative Federalism
MSMEs: Time to Step Up
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are a major pillar of India’s economy and play an important role in employment, manufacturing and exports. Despite their strong contribution, many enterprises remain small and struggle to grow into competitive medium-sized businesses. With 31.1% contribution to GDP, 35.4% to manufacturing… Continue reading MSMEs: Time to Step Up
Revisiting India’s Ultrasound Laws
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Introduction India’s Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994 was enacted to prevent prenatal sex determination and protect the declining child sex ratio. However, advances in portable ultrasound and artificial intelligence (AI) have expanded the medical use… Continue reading Revisiting India’s Ultrasound Laws
Passport and Citizenship Debate
Introduction: India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has recently clarified that an Indian passport is primarily a travel document to facilitate international movement and does not serve as conclusive, legal proof of citizenship. The statement, made during Passport Seva Divas, has sparked public confusion and debate, highlighting a long-standing legal framework regarding Indian identity documents.… Continue reading Passport and Citizenship Debate
