UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -Government- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to education. Making India a Scientific, Technological Powerhouse. Introduction India plans to attract “Indian-origin star faculty” in STEM for longer stints in premier institutes. The move uses the US policy squeeze on research as a push and offers… Continue reading Making India a Scientific, Technological Powerhouse
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The Mirage of Port-led Development in Great Nicobar
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Ecology and Environment And Infrastructure Introduction Supporters claim a mega port at Galathea Bay will make India a regional hub for security and trade. Critics warn of risks to indigenous communities and fragile ecology. A closer look shows advantages are overstated and structural flaws are ignored. The question… Continue reading The Mirage of Port-led Development in Great Nicobar
Immunity of international organisations is no free pass
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Justice. Introduction International organisations exist to implement treaties and manage cooperation. They need autonomy to function, yet immunity cannot become a shield for abuse. Courts now face a hard question: when, and how far, should immunity yield so that individuals are not left without justice—especially in host states… Continue reading Immunity of international organisations is no free pass
PF Reforms Enable Social Security
India must build pensions that are adequate, sustainable, and accessible without burdening the budget. Recent EPFO changes move from control to trust and can support lifetime, Aadhaar-linked Citizen Social Security Accounts (CSSA). India’s pension system currently holds a D grade (43.8/100) in the 2025 Global Pension Index, showing weak adequacy, low sustainability, and narrow coverage.… Continue reading PF Reforms Enable Social Security
Climate change as global challenge
Source: The post “Climate change as global challenge” has been created, based on “Should India take global leadership on climate change? ” published in “The Hindu” on 24 October 2025. Climate change as global challenge. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Introduction: Climate… Continue reading Climate change as global challenge
UN as a symbol of possibility
Source: The post “ UN as a symbol of possibility” has been created, based on “The UN matters, as a symbol of possibility” published in “The Hindu” on 24 October 2025. UN as a symbol of possibility. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- International relations Introduction: Eighty years after its establishment in the aftermath of World… Continue reading UN as a symbol of possibility
Indian Foreign Policy Toward Pakistan
Source: The post “Indian Foreign policy toward Pakistan” has been created, based on “The Pakistan Problem” published in “Indian Express” on 23 October 2025. Indian Foreign Policy Toward Pakistan. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- India and its Neighbourhood- Relations Introduction: Pakistan remains one of India’s most persistent strategic challenges. Despite internal instability and economic fragility,… Continue reading Indian Foreign Policy Toward Pakistan
Impact of the U.S. Tariffs on India’s Pharmaceutical Sector
Source: The post “Impact of the U.S. Tariffs on India’s Pharmaceutical Sector” has been created, based on “Exposure of Indian pharma to US tariffs ” published in “Business Line” on 23 October 2025. Impact of the U.S. Tariffs on India’s Pharmaceutical Sector. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and… Continue reading Impact of the U.S. Tariffs on India’s Pharmaceutical Sector
The tailwinds from lower global oil prices
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Infrastructure ( Energy). Introduction Lower global oil prices are shifting power across the energy system. Competition between OPEC+ and other producers, along with cautious consumer behaviour, is nudging the market toward surplus. For India, this phase supports lower costs, easier inflation, and more fiscal space, but the benefits are… Continue reading The tailwinds from lower global oil prices
We need a law to protect domestic workers
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Introduction In January, the Supreme Court directed the Union government to frame a comprehensive law on domestic workers’ rights and to set up a committee to design the framework within six months. The current status… Continue reading We need a law to protect domestic workers
