Source: The post “A black Friday for aviation safety in India” has been created, based on “A black Friday for aviation safety in India” published in “The Hindu” on 8 December 2025. A black Friday for aviation safety in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The suspension of the DGCA’s revised Flight Duty Time… Continue reading A black Friday for aviation safety in India
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Surveillance apps in welfare, snake oil for accountability
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -e-Governance Introduction Digital tools are increasingly used in welfare programmes to monitor attendance, prevent fraud, and enforce discipline. They promise quick fixes to long-standing problems such as absenteeism, corruption, and weak accountability. Yet their growing use has shifted attention from real work to digital compliance. Many tools create new… Continue reading Surveillance apps in welfare, snake oil for accountability
Why the Rupee Has a Capital Account Problem
Introduction India’s rupee is under pressure mainly because the capital account has weakened even though the current account deficit remains manageable. Merchandise trade deficits have widened, but rising invisibles have prevented a sharp external imbalance. The real stress today comes from declining foreign investment, persistent portfolio outflows, a strong global dollar, delayed trade decisions, high… Continue reading Why the Rupee Has a Capital Account Problem
Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum
Source: The post “Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum” has been created, based on “Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum” published in “The Hindu” on 6 December 2025. Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: India faces… Continue reading Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum
A global model to overcome TB
Source: The post “A global model to overcome TB” has been created, based on “A global model to overcome TB” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 6 December 2025. A global model to overcome TB. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context:… Continue reading A global model to overcome TB
India-Russia Relation
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Introduction India–Russia relations are being re-energised after President Vladimir Putin’s two-day state visit to New Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit. The two leaders used the visit to deepen their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership in… Continue reading India-Russia Relation
A Growing Shadow Over Digital Constitutionalism
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Government Policies for various sectors Introduction Digital technologies now shape welfare services, policing, communication, and even political expression. But as these systems expand, concerns about surveillance, data misuse, consent, bias, and weak oversight have intensified. The Sanchar Saathi controversy exposed how quickly digital tools can challenge constitutional protections. With… Continue reading A Growing Shadow Over Digital Constitutionalism
Urban Soils – The Unsung Hero
Source: The post “Urban Soils – The Unsung Hero” has been created, based on “A day to pause and come down to earth” published in “The Hindu” on 5 December 2025. Urban Soils – The Unsung Hero. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: World Soil Day is observed on December 5th every year to raise… Continue reading Urban Soils – The Unsung Hero
India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047
Source: The post “India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047” has been created, based on “India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047” published in “The Hindu” on 5 December 2025. India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s bioeconomy has grown significantly, from $10 billion in… Continue reading India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047
Lifting the Police’s Image in India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Governance- Important aspects of governance. Introduction The recent Director General of Police (DGP) conference in Raipur, also attended by the Prime Minister, revealed a hard truth: Indian policing is still feared more than respected. Lifting this image needs more than new schemes. It requires better training and working conditions… Continue reading Lifting the Police’s Image in India
