Introduction In 2025, India–China ties turn 75 and the United Nations turns 80, as the world faces volatility, harmful ‘isms,’ and rising uncertainty. At the Tianjin SCO Summit, a Global Governance Initiative (GGI) was proposed to strengthen sovereign equality, rule of law, multilateralism, people-centred development, and practical results. With renewed India-China engagement, the moment calls… Continue reading Better global governance, led by China and India
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Pakistan-Afghanistan ties: Long history of differences, from Durand Line to the India angle
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –India and its neighbourhood- relations. Introduction Pakistan and Afghanistan have largely lived with mutual distrust, periodic armed clashes, and competing national narratives since 1947. The recent border flare-up along the Durand Line shows how historical grievances, Pashtun identity, cross-border militancy, and trade/transit coercion keep relations tense. India’s presence as… Continue reading Pakistan-Afghanistan ties: Long history of differences, from Durand Line to the India angle
Ensure safeguards for India’s carbon market
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment . Introduction Growth-led development has strained planetary boundaries, but degrowth is neither fair nor feasible for countries still facing poverty and hunger. A better path is to decouple growth from environmental harm by scaling cleaner technologies, renewable energy, and sustainable farming. India’s expansion of solar power and micro-irrigation… Continue reading Ensure safeguards for India’s carbon market
Restoring Fiscal space for the States
Source: The post “Restoring Fiscal space for the States” has been created, based on “Restoring Fiscal space for the States” published in “The Hindu” on 17 October 2025. Restoring Fiscal space for the States. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources Introduction: The Goods and Services Tax (GST)… Continue reading Restoring Fiscal space for the States
India’s Strategy in the Evolving Global Trade Landscape
Source: The post “India’s Strategy in the Evolving Global Trade Landscape” has been created, based on “US, EU, China are rewriting trade rules. India needs its own playbook” published in “Indian Express” on 17 October 2025. India’s Strategy in the Evolving Global Trade Landscape. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Effect of Policies and Politics of… Continue reading India’s Strategy in the Evolving Global Trade Landscape
Gender equity in courts
Source: The post “Gender equity in courts” has been created, based on “The road to gender equity in courts” published in “The Hindu” on 16 October 2025. Gender equity in courts. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Polity- Judiciary Context: Women’s under-representation in India’s higher judiciary remains a persistent and serious concern. According to the… Continue reading Gender equity in courts
The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions
Source: The post “The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions has been created, based on “The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions” published in “The Hindu” on 16 October 2025. The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy Context: India’s aspiration to become a global… Continue reading The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions
The Future of the IMEC
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International relation Introduction India seeks to diversify economic links amid friction with the U.S. Alongside bilateral pacts with the U.K. and talks with the EU, India is backing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The plan connects India, West Asia, and Europe through upgraded sea lanes, high-speed rail… Continue reading The Future of the IMEC
Navigating the Global Economic Transformation
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International relation Introduction The U.S. and China are shaping rival geo-economic systems. Trade, finance, and strategy are being rewired. This disruption threatens open flows but creates a window to build a fairer order. Choices by India and the Global South will decide whether the future is more equitable… Continue reading Navigating the Global Economic Transformation
Australia-India Clean Energy Partnership
Source: The post “Australia-India Clean Energy Partnership” has been created, based on “Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership” published in “The Hindu” on 15 October 2025. Australia-India Clean Energy Partnership. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – International Relations Context: India and Australia are both pursuing ambitious clean energy targets to address climate change and… Continue reading Australia-India Clean Energy Partnership
