Source: The post “Fixing the rot: On the subversion of public examinations and recruitment” has been created based on “Fixing the rot: On the subversion of public examinations and recruitment” published in “The Hindu” on 2 July 2026. Fixing the rot: On the subversion of public examinations and recruitment. UPSC Syllabus: GS –2- Governance Context:… Continue reading Fixing the rot: On the subversion of public examinations and recruitment
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On curbing young adults on social media
Source: The post “On curbing young adults on social media” has been created based on “On curbing young adults on social media” published in “The Hindu” on 2 July 2026. On curbing young adults on social media. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: The governments of several countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia,… Continue reading On curbing young adults on social media
The Fiscal Tightrope for State Governments
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure Introduction Many Indian States are facing growing fiscal stress despite achieving significant social and economic progress. While taxation powers largely rest with the Union government, States carry a larger share of public expenditure on welfare and development. Kerala and Tamil Nadu… Continue reading The Fiscal Tightrope for State Governments
Reimagining Sovereign AI for India’s Strategic Future
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a major driver of economic growth, technological leadership and national security. Countries are increasingly treating AI as a strategic national asset and reshaping policies to secure technological advantage. As a major IT services economy without its own frontier AI models,… Continue reading Reimagining Sovereign AI for India’s Strategic Future
Passports, citizenship and the high cost of confusion
Source: The post “Passports, citizenship and the high cost of confusion” has been created based on “Passports, citizenship and the high cost of confusion” published in “Financial Express” on 1 July 2026. Passports, citizenship and the high cost of confusion. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 -Governance Context: A seemingly technical clarification by the Ministry of External… Continue reading Passports, citizenship and the high cost of confusion
Land pooling for infrastructure and roads
Source: The post “Land pooling for infrastructure and roads” has been created based on “Land pooling for infrastructure and roads” published in “Business Line” on 1 July 2026. Land pooling for infrastructure and roads. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- Economy Context: The government is planning to develop bypasses and ring roads around major cities to… Continue reading Land pooling for infrastructure and roads
Preparing India for China’s Missile Challenge
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Security challenges and their management in border areas Introduction Modern warfare is increasingly shaped by conventional missiles that can damage critical infrastructure, weaken military operations and create political pressure without a full-scale war. With China deploying more than 200 conventional missile launchers opposite India, missile superiority has become a major… Continue reading Preparing India for China’s Missile Challenge
Reforms 3.0 — Towards the Bharat Rate of Growth
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction For nearly 45 years after Independence, India remained stuck at the 3% “Hindu rate of growth” until the 1991 economic reforms transformed its economic trajectory. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a similar opportunity to drive the next phase of structural reforms. With its strong digital… Continue reading Reforms 3.0 — Towards the Bharat Rate of Growth
Caught in the middle: On India and curbing drug abuse
Source: The post “Caught in the middle: On India and curbing drug abuse” has been created based on “Caught in the middle: On India and curbing drug abuse” published in “The Hindu” on 30 June 2026. Caught in the middle: On India and curbing drug abuse. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- International Relations Context: India is… Continue reading Caught in the middle: On India and curbing drug abuse
GST at nine: From building the system to strengthening it
Source: The post “GST at nine: From building the system to strengthening it” has been created based on “GST at nine: From building the system to strengthening it” published in “Financial Express” on 30 June 2026. GST at nine: From building the system to strengthening it. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- Economy Context: The Goods and… Continue reading GST at nine: From building the system to strengthening it
