Source: The post “India-US Nuclear Cooperation and the Future of SMRs” has been created, based on “India’s pitch to US nuclear mission: Scale up capacity, small modular reactors key” published in “Indian Express” on 21 May 2026. India-US Nuclear Cooperation and the Future of SMRs. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India and the United… Continue reading India-US Nuclear Cooperation and the Future of SMRs
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When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis
Source: The post “When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis” has been created, based on “When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis” published in “Indian Express” on 20 May 2026. When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: India has achieved substantial… Continue reading When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis
India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match
Source: The post “India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match” has been created, based on “India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match” published in “The Hindu” on 20 May 2026. India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: India is rapidly moving… Continue reading India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match
Empowering Local Governments for Innovation and Growth
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Introduction India’s federalism debate mainly revolves around the Centre and states, while urban local bodies (ULBs) remain neglected despite the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments. Weak finances, limited administrative powers,… Continue reading Empowering Local Governments for Innovation and Growth
Great-power competition demands a first-principles foreign policy
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The changing relations among the US, China, and Russia are reshaping India’s strategic environment. The growing China-Russia partnership and changing US-China ties have revived debates over India’s foreign policy choices. However, the central challenge for India is not every shift in great-power relations, but the long-term consequences… Continue reading Great-power competition demands a first-principles foreign policy
Strategic Spark in India–South Korea Defence Ties
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relations Introduction The recent high-level visits between India and South Korea reflect the growing depth of their defence partnership. What began as limited defence engagement has expanded into defence manufacturing, technology transfer, military modernisation, innovation, and strategic coordination. The partnership is now becoming important for Indo-Pacific stability and regional… Continue reading Strategic Spark in India–South Korea Defence Ties
Gender, Caregiving, the Law in Indian Research Funding
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- Social empowerment And Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. Gender, Caregiving, the Law in Indian Research Funding. Introduction India’s scientific achievements in research, space missions, and pharmaceuticals reflect its growing academic strength. However, women researchers continue to face structural… Continue reading Gender, Caregiving, the Law in Indian Research Funding
Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India
Source: The post “Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India” has been created, based on “Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India” published in “The Hindu” on 19 May 2026. Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India faces rising food demand and increasing fertilizer consumption. Domestic fertilizer production… Continue reading Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India
Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak?
Source: The post “Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak?” has been created, based on “Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak?” published in “The Hindu” on 19 May 2026. Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: The… Continue reading Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak?
Why power distribution companies are struggling with fixed costs, falling revenues
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction Electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) are facing rising financial pressure because their fixed expenditure is increasing while recovery through fixed charges remains low. A large share of their revenue still depends on electricity consumption. At the same time, rooftop solar, captive generation and open-access power procurement are reducing electricity… Continue reading Why power distribution companies are struggling with fixed costs, falling revenues
