Source: The post “India’s Cultural Diplomacy: Promoting Heritage on the World Stage” has been created based on “India’s Cultural Diplomacy: Promoting Heritage on the World Stage”, published in “Indian Express” on 23 June 2026. India’s Cultural Diplomacy: Promoting Heritage on the World Stage. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- International Relations Context: The Prime Minister of India recently… Continue reading India’s Cultural Diplomacy: Promoting Heritage on the World Stage
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Western Ghats ESA: Conservation Plan and State Opposition
Source: The post “Western Ghats ESA: Conservation Plan and State Opposition” has been created based on “Western Ghats ESA: Conservation Plan and State Opposition”, published in “Indian Express” on 23 June 2026. Western Ghats ESA: Conservation Plan and State Opposition. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance Context: The Western Ghats, stretching over 1,500 km across six states,… Continue reading Western Ghats ESA: Conservation Plan and State Opposition
Needed, a More Equitable Intellectual Property Order
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The U.S. decision to initiate a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property (IP) framework has revived debate on the role of IP in international trade. Vietnam’s designation as a “Priority Foreign Country” and India’s continued presence on the USTR Priority Watch List have raised questions about… Continue reading Needed, a More Equitable Intellectual Property Order
Normative Shift in Fiscal Federalism
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Federalism Introduction Article 280 provides for the Finance Commission, whose role has traditionally been interpreted in equalisation terms. Fiscal transfers were largely designed to reduce differences in fiscal capacity and support balanced regional development across States. The Sixteenth Finance Commission marks an important shift by introducing contribution to national GDP… Continue reading Normative Shift in Fiscal Federalism
Reforming gold trade
Source: The post “Reforming gold trade” has been created based on “Reforming gold trade”, published in “Indian Express” on 22 June 2026. Reforming gold trade. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 -Economy Context: Gold imports exert pressure on India’s current account deficit and the rupee. In response to concerns over rising gold imports, several Asset Management Companies… Continue reading Reforming gold trade
Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships
Source: The post “Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships” has been created based on “Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships”, published in “The Hindu” on 22 June 2026. Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Science & Technology Context: India has announced a ₹2 billion drone procurement programme for domestic… Continue reading Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships
Regulating Tech Platforms
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure And Gs Paper 2- Governance Introduction India’s digital economy has moved beyond traditional banking channels, with financial activities increasingly taking place through large digital platforms and embedded payment ecosystems. These platforms now influence customer engagement, transaction flows, merchant access, and financial product discovery at a massive… Continue reading Regulating Tech Platforms
India’s Cheapest Power is Here, the Grid Must Catch Up
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India’s clean energy transition has reached a crucial stage. Solar and wind power have become the country’s cheapest sources of electricity, with more than 45 GW added in 2025. Combined with some of the world’s lowest battery costs, firm clean power can now be supplied at around ₹3.5… Continue reading India’s Cheapest Power is Here, the Grid Must Catch Up
Restricting Telegram in India – A Wrong Message
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance Introduction The Government of India temporarily restricted Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, citing concerns over paper leak claims, examination-related fraud, and misleading content circulating on the platform. The move included limiting access to Telegram and disabling its message-editing feature for a specified period. The decision triggered a… Continue reading Restricting Telegram in India – A Wrong Message
Atmanirbhar AI
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure and Science and Technology Introduction Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a major source of economic power, technological leadership, and national security. Recent restrictions on access to advanced AI technologies have highlighted the risks of dependence on foreign platforms. For India, Atmanirbhar AI requires building Sovereign AI capabilities across the… Continue reading Atmanirbhar AI
