UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -International relation. Introduction Donald Trump’s 20-point plan sets a ceasefire path for Gaza. It calls for an immediate stop to fighting and the return of all Israeli hostages. Hamas would disarm and its military sites be dismantled. An international stabilization force would deploy. Gaza would shift to a temporary… Continue reading The course ahead for Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan
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India’s direction for disaster resilience
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Disaster management. Introduction India is a vast, multi-hazard country. Floods, droughts, cyclones, earthquakes, and landslides recur across most States and UTs. Climate change and environmental degradation are increasing both frequency and intensity, raising risks to people and assets. The Ten Point Agenda on DRR (2016) guides action and links… Continue reading India’s direction for disaster resilience
Alternative Dispute Resolution in India
Source: The post Alternative Dispute Resolution in India has been created, based on the article “Why is ADR crucial for India’s courts?” published in “The Hindu” on 6 October 2025. Alternative Dispute Resolution in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Separation of Powers between various organs Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions. Context: India’s justice system faces major… Continue reading Alternative Dispute Resolution in India
Employment as a national priority
Source: The post Employment as a national priority has been created, based on the article “Treat employment as a national priority” published in “The Hindu” on 6 October 2025. Employment as a national priority. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: India, the world’s most… Continue reading Employment as a national priority
Clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Infrastructure ( Energy). Introduction India’s clean energy shift is gathering speed. Solar capacity rose by 24.5 GW in 2024, placing India third after China and the U.S. It is recognised by the UN Secretary-General’s 2025 Climate Report for scaling solar and wind. Clean energy is also creating jobs and… Continue reading Clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion
The maritime signalling after Operation Sindoor
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Security . Introduction Operation Sindoor has shifted focus to the sea. Visible deployments, missile activity, new inductions, and sharp public warnings now define the signalling space in the Arabian Sea. India emphasises a forward deterrent posture and wider Indo-Pacific alignment; Pakistan has moved to dispersal, survivability, and denial. External… Continue reading The maritime signalling after Operation Sindoor
RBI’s capital market lending revamp
Source: The post RBI’s capital market lending revamp has been created, based on the article “RBI unlocks capital market liquidity with funding boost at a time markets are flat: Here’s how the measures would work” published in “Indian Express” on 4 October 2025. RBI’s capital market lending revamp. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Indian Economy and issues relating… Continue reading RBI’s capital market lending revamp
Building Dams – The China Way
Source: The post Building Dams – The China Way has been created, based on the article “On dams, take the China way” published in “Indian Express” on 4 October 2025. Building Dams – The China Way. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- India and its Neighborhood- Relations Context: India and China, both ancient civilizations, have long histories of… Continue reading Building Dams – The China Way
The battlefield, change and the Indian armed forces
Introduction Warfare is shifting fast. AI, drones, automation, and cheap precision weapons lower the cost of force but raise risk. India faces a two-front threat and pressure across land, sea, air, cyber, space, and the information domain. Structures, doctrine, technology, force composition, Professional Military Education (PME), and readiness are being reshaped. Past attempts at jointness… Continue reading The battlefield, change and the Indian armed forces
Statehood to Ladakh – Pros and Cons
Source: The post Statehood to Ladakh – Pros and Cons has been created, based on the article “Should Ladakh get statehood?” published in “The Hindu” on 3 October 2025. Statehood to Ladakh – Pros and Cons. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2– Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal… Continue reading Statehood to Ladakh – Pros and Cons
