UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 –Society – Urbanization Introduction India needs cities that drive growth, cut emissions, create jobs, and stay resilient. A $30-trillion economy by 2047, net-zero by 2070 with major GHG cuts by 2030, and a young workforce seeking livelihoods all converge in cities. Dense settlements are also highly disaster-vulnerable, as seen… Continue reading Urban planning is not just land-use planning
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The Chimerica Challenge
Introduction The US–China relationship is shifting from deep economic interdependence to strategic rivalry. This change creates risk and opportunity for Asia, especially India. A short truce in trade or technology will not erase structural contradictions. India must avoid panic and passivity, and instead build leverage through reforms, defence modernisation, and a clear technology strategy. The… Continue reading The Chimerica Challenge
Restoring Balance in the Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific region has re-emerged as a focal point in global geopolitics after a period of relative neglect, during which major powers such as the US shifted their attention to crises in Europe and the Middle East. This lull, however, allowed China to quietly expand its influence, reshaping regional dynamics and underlining the need for… Continue reading Restoring Balance in the Indo-Pacific
The race for global leadership in science
Source: The post “The race for global leadership in science” has been created, based on “The race for global leadership in science” published in “The Hindu” on 28 October 2025. The race for global leadership in science. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Science & Technology Context: The United States has historically dominated global science and… Continue reading The race for global leadership in science
A start for North-South carbon market cooperation
Source: The post “A start for North-South carbon market cooperation” has been created, based on “A start for North-South carbon market cooperation” published in “The Hindu” on 28 October 2025. A start for North-South carbon market cooperation. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2-Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Context:… Continue reading A start for North-South carbon market cooperation
Internationalising the Indian Rupee and India–Nepal Economic Ties
Source: The post “Internationalising the Indian Rupee and India–Nepal Economic Ties” has been created, based on “Winding up the clock of India-Nepal economic ties” published in “The Hindu” on 27 October 2025. Internationalising the Indian Rupee and India–Nepal Economic Ties. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth,… Continue reading Internationalising the Indian Rupee and India–Nepal Economic Ties
Contours of Constitutional Morality
Source: The post “Contours of Constitutional Morality” has been created, based on “Contours of Constitutional Morality” published in “The Hindu” on 27 October 2025. Contours of Constitutional Morality. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context: Constitutional morality in India ensures that governance adheres to constitutional… Continue reading Contours of Constitutional Morality
Deepfakes and Democracy
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, to regulate synthetic content, including AI-generated videos, images, and voices. The draft aims to make the creators and platforms behind such content accountable and transparent. If adopted, India would become one of the first democracies to formally address… Continue reading Deepfakes and Democracy
Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India
Source: The post “Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India” has been created, based on “Forging India’s metals security” published in “Business Line” on 25 October 2025. Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources, Growth, Development… Continue reading Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India
Health rights of children in India
Source: The post “Health rights of children in India” has been created, based on “Respect the health rights of India’s children” published in “The Hindu” on 25 October 2025. Health rights of children in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.… Continue reading Health rights of children in India
