UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relations Introduction China’s political evolution since 1949, when the Communist Party of China came to power, reflects the nature of authority, control, and internal political tensions within the system. The progression from Mao Zedong to Deng Xiaoping and later Xi Jinping highlights how strong leadership has shaped China’s political… Continue reading Inside China, Authority, Conflict and Strategic Challenges
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Is India’s poverty rate 5% or 24%?
Source: The post “Is India’s poverty rate 5% or 24%?” has been created, based on “Is India’s poverty rate 5% or 24%?” published in “BusinessLine” on 11 March 2026. Is India’s poverty rate 5% or 24%? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Recent debates suggest that India’s poverty rate could be around 5% or 24%,… Continue reading Is India’s poverty rate 5% or 24%?
Revaluating the office of the Speaker
Source: The post “Revaluating the office of the Speaker” has been created, based on “Revaluating the office of the Speaker” published in “The Hindu” on 11 March 2026. Revaluating the office of the Speaker. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: The recent no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against Om Birla, the Speaker of the… Continue reading Revaluating the office of the Speaker
BRICS at a Crossroads
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The U.S.–Israel attack on Iran has created a major geopolitical crisis for BRICS, a 10-nation bloc chaired by India. Iran’s membership has turned the conflict into a direct test of the grouping’s credibility. The crisis questions whether BRICS can protect its members and challenge Western dominance. It… Continue reading BRICS at a Crossroads
The Iran War Intensifies India’s Strategic Challenge
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2-international relation Introduction The Iran war intensifies India’s strategic challenge as the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran reshapes the geopolitical environment of West Asia. The confrontation is not mainly about nuclear weapons or missile threats. The central objective is to weaken the ideological foundation of the Iranian regime… Continue reading The Iran War Intensifies India’s Strategic Challenge
Export policy must move away from subsidies
Source: The post “Export policy must move away from subsidies” has been created, based on “Export policy must move away from subsidies” published in “Business Line” on 10 March 2026. Export policy must move away from subsidies. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3– Economy Context: For decades, India’s export policy relied heavily on financial incentives such as… Continue reading Export policy must move away from subsidies
Why algorithmic sovereignty should be India’s top priority
Source: The post “Why algorithmic sovereignty should be India’s top priority” has been created, based on “Why algorithmic sovereignty should be India’s top priority” published in “The Hindu” on 10 March 2026. Why algorithmic sovereignty should be India’s top priority. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3– Science & Technology Context: Algorithmic sovereignty refers to a nation’s ability… Continue reading Why algorithmic sovereignty should be India’s top priority
One Nation, One Election — Remedy Worse Than Disease
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. And Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. One Nation, One Election — Remedy Worse Than Disease. Introduction The proposal of One Nation, One Election aims to hold Lok Sabha and State… Continue reading One Nation, One Election — Remedy Worse Than Disease
The Need to Recognise ‘Volunteer’ Care Work
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. . Introduction India’s welfare system depends on millions of women who provide health, nutrition, and childcare services. The Union Budget 2026–27 proposes training 1.5 lakh multiskilled caregivers under NSQF, recognising the growing demand for… Continue reading The Need to Recognise ‘Volunteer’ Care Work
India’s new waste management rules face old implementation gaps
Source: The post “India’s new waste management rules face old implementation gaps” has been created, based on “India’s new waste management rules face old implementation gaps” published in “Mongabay” on 9 March 2026. India’s new waste management rules face old implementation gaps. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: India notified the Solid Waste Management Rules,… Continue reading India’s new waste management rules face old implementation gaps
