Source: The post “New GDP series, charting the path ahead” has been created, based on “New GDP series, charting the path ahead” published in “The Hindu” on 20 March 2026. New GDP series, charting the path ahead. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: India has introduced a new GDP series with base year 2022–23, replacing… Continue reading New GDP series, charting the path ahead
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The opportunity in Cameroon to rebalance the WTO
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Introduction Trade is no longer driven only by economics. It is increasingly shaped by geopolitics, where tariffs are used as pressure tools and economic dependence is used strategically. The Munich Security Report 2026, which highlights global security trends and served as… Continue reading The opportunity in Cameroon to rebalance the WTO
India’s Future Demographic Challenges
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- Society– population and associated issues Introduction India is entering a new demographic phase marked by slower population growth and rising ageing trends. The population is projected to increase from 1,355.8 million (2021) to 1,590.1 million (2051) with a low annual growth of 0.5%. This shift reduces fears of population explosion… Continue reading India’s Future Demographic Challenges
Infrastructure Financing in India: Trends, Institutions, and Innovations
Source: The post “Infrastructure Financing in India: Trends, Institutions, and Innovations” has been created, based on “Infrastructure Financing in India: Trends, Institutions, and Innovations” published in “PIB” on 19 March 2026. Infrastructure Financing in India: Trends, Institutions, and Innovations. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: Infrastructure financing is critical for economic growth as it ensures… Continue reading Infrastructure Financing in India: Trends, Institutions, and Innovations
Futility of cabotage law
Source: The post “Futility of cabotage law” has been created, based on “Futility of cabotage law” published in “BusinessLine” on 19 March 2026. Futility of cabotage law. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Cabotage refers to the restriction of domestic coastal shipping to vessels registered in a particular country. In India, it is governed by… Continue reading Futility of cabotage law
On scientific collaborations in BRICS
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2-International Relations Introduction BRICS is a major global grouping with strong share in global GDP, population, natural resources, and scientific capacity. It promotes a multipolar system and reduces dependence on Western dominance. In a time of geopolitical tensions, sanctions, and techno-nationalism, cooperation in science, technology, and innovation (STI) has become important,… Continue reading On scientific collaborations in BRICS
A bit of a blur over India’s new carbon credit plan
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3-Environment Introduction The Union Budget 2026 announced a ₹20,000 crore carbon credit programme, creating confusion about its purpose. One view links it to industrial Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), while another sees it as income support for farmers. Official evidence supports the industrial focus, but a parallel narrative has led… Continue reading A bit of a blur over India’s new carbon credit plan
India’s West Asia reset — more sinned against than sinning
Source: The post “India’s West Asia reset — more sinned against than sinning” has been created, based on “India’s West Asia reset — more sinned against than sinning” published in “The Hindu” on 18 March 2026. India’s West Asia reset — more sinned against than sinning. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: India’s West… Continue reading India’s West Asia reset — more sinned against than sinning
Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons
Source: The post “Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons” has been created, based on “Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons” published in “Business Line” on 18 March 2026. Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Indian prisons are facing a serious… Continue reading Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons
Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) as a Test of a New Model of Forest Finance
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3-Environment Introduction The Belém Climate Summit (2025) highlighted a key issue in forest conservation: finance alone is not enough without power shift. Despite commitments since 1992, funding for tropical forests has remained inadequate. Forests declined by 8% between 2002 and 2022, showing failure of existing models. The Tropical Forest Forever Facility… Continue reading Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) as a Test of a New Model of Forest Finance
