About the Issue: AI and Energy in a Fragmented World Order The contemporary world order is witnessing a shift from a rules-based multilateral system to a fragmented, power-centric and transactional framework. In this emerging order, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and energy security have become the primary determinants of national power, strategic autonomy, and geopolitical influence. Control… Continue reading In a fragmented global order, AI and energy will redefine the rules of power
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The India-EU Trade Deal – A Strategic Turning Point
Source: The India–EU Free Trade Agreement was concluded on 27 January 2026 at the 16th India–EU Summit and has been officially announced by the Government of India and the European Union leadership. It has been widely covered in government releases and international economic commentary as a landmark trade and strategic agreement. The India-EU Trade Deal… Continue reading The India-EU Trade Deal – A Strategic Turning Point
Skills gap mismanaged
Source: The post “Skills gap mismanaged” has been created, based on “Skills gap mismanaged” published in “BusinessLine ” on 7 February 2026. Skills gap mismanaged. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India faces a persistent skill gap, which has become more prominent due to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data engineering, and cybersecurity.… Continue reading Skills gap mismanaged
‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance
Source: The post “‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance” has been created, based on “‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance” published in “The Hindu ” on 7 February 2026. ‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Global climate governance under the United Nations Framework… Continue reading ‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance
16th Finance Commission (FC)- Recommendations for Strengthening Local Bodies (Mention challenges of financing faced by local bodies, recommendation of 16th FC, Sources of revenue of Local bodies)
Local bodies are constitutionally mandated institutions under the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, yet they continue to face severe fiscal constraints. Recognising the need for empowered grassroots governance, the 16th Finance Commission has recommended a total grant of about ₹7.9 lakh crore to Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) for the period… Continue reading 16th Finance Commission (FC)- Recommendations for Strengthening Local Bodies (Mention challenges of financing faced by local bodies, recommendation of 16th FC, Sources of revenue of Local bodies)
More money for defence, now fix the process
Source: The article “More money for defence, now fix the process” is an editorial published in The Hindu. It analyses recent Union Budget allocations for the defence sector, focusing on procedural and structural issues beyond funding. More money for defence, now fix the process. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: India’s most recent defence… Continue reading More money for defence, now fix the process
DISCOMs and the road ahead
Source: The post “DISCOMs and the road ahead” has been created, based on “DISCOMs and the road ahead” published in “The Hindu ” on 6 February 2026. DISCOMs and the road ahead. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) play a vital role in supplying electricity to consumers and supporting economic growth.… Continue reading DISCOMs and the road ahead
The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence
Source: The post “The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudences” has been created, based on “The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence” published in “The Hindu ” on 6 February 2026. The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India’s judiciary has historically played a significant role in protecting the environment by expanding… Continue reading The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence
Expert Explains: Why a conflict in Iran could be far more consequential than in Venezuela
Source: The post “Expert Explains: Why a conflict in Iran could be far more consequential than in Venezuela” has been created, based on “Expert Explains: Why a conflict in Iran could be far more consequential than in Venezuela” published in “Indian Express” on 5 February 2026. Expert Explains: Why a conflict in Iran could be… Continue reading Expert Explains: Why a conflict in Iran could be far more consequential than in Venezuela
16th Finance panel formula awards ‘efficient’ States
Source: The post “16th Finance panel formula awards ‘efficient’ States” has been created, based on “16th Finance panel formula awards ‘efficient’ States” published in “Business line ” on 5 February 2026. 16th Finance panel formula awards ‘efficient’ States. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The 16th Finance Commission’s award for the period 2026–31 seeks… Continue reading 16th Finance panel formula awards ‘efficient’ States
