UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –International relation. Introduction India faces a harsher global landscape and shrinking diplomatic space. Multilateralism has weakened, flexibility is lacking, and a trust deficit is growing. India was absent or marginal in key events abroad and hesitant or helpless during churn in its neighbourhood. The earlier “sweet spot” of being… Continue reading India’s travails in negotiating a friendless world
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CBDCs Vs Stablecoins
Source: The post “CBDCs Vs Stablecoins” has been created, based on “RBI Governor Malhotra urges other central banks to promote CBDCs over stablecoins” published in “Indian Express” on 22 October 2025. CBDCs Vs Stablecoins. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: The Reserve… Continue reading CBDCs Vs Stablecoins
Flawed Pollution Monitoring and the Crisis of Environmental Governance
Source: The post “Flawed Pollution Monitoring and the Crisis of Environmental Governance” has been created, based on “Unreliable air and noise data, real-time deception” published in “The Hindu” on 22 October 2025. Flawed Pollution Monitoring and the Crisis of Environmental Governance. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Governance Context: Recent failures in India’s environmental monitoring systems,… Continue reading Flawed Pollution Monitoring and the Crisis of Environmental Governance
Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill 2025
Source: The post “Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill 2025” has been created, based on “Explained: Draft Bill for safe migration of Indians, amid global curbs on immigration” published in “Indian express” on 18 October 2025. Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Governance Context: The Ministry of… Continue reading Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill 2025
India’s Evolving Foreign Policy
Source: The post “India’s Evolving Foreign Policy” has been created, based on “Claim, counterclaim: On India and foreign policy” published in “The Hindu” on 18 October 2025. India’s Evolving Foreign Policy. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Context: India’s foreign policy has evolved… Continue reading India’s Evolving Foreign Policy
No trade deal is better than an unfair one
Introduction In the India–USA trade relationship, negotiations are near conclusion, with a possible leaders’ meeting in Kuala Lumpur (October 26–28) to seal terms. US tariffs up to 50% are already hurting Indian exports. The endgame risks are last-minute changes, new demands, and a broad digital “non-discrimination” clause that can shrink policy space. India should seek… Continue reading No trade deal is better than an unfair one
Better global governance, led by China and India
Introduction In 2025, India–China ties turn 75 and the United Nations turns 80, as the world faces volatility, harmful ‘isms,’ and rising uncertainty. At the Tianjin SCO Summit, a Global Governance Initiative (GGI) was proposed to strengthen sovereign equality, rule of law, multilateralism, people-centred development, and practical results. With renewed India-China engagement, the moment calls… Continue reading Better global governance, led by China and India
Pakistan-Afghanistan ties: Long history of differences, from Durand Line to the India angle
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –India and its neighbourhood- relations. Introduction Pakistan and Afghanistan have largely lived with mutual distrust, periodic armed clashes, and competing national narratives since 1947. The recent border flare-up along the Durand Line shows how historical grievances, Pashtun identity, cross-border militancy, and trade/transit coercion keep relations tense. India’s presence as… Continue reading Pakistan-Afghanistan ties: Long history of differences, from Durand Line to the India angle
Ensure safeguards for India’s carbon market
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment . Introduction Growth-led development has strained planetary boundaries, but degrowth is neither fair nor feasible for countries still facing poverty and hunger. A better path is to decouple growth from environmental harm by scaling cleaner technologies, renewable energy, and sustainable farming. India’s expansion of solar power and micro-irrigation… Continue reading Ensure safeguards for India’s carbon market
Restoring Fiscal space for the States
Source: The post “Restoring Fiscal space for the States” has been created, based on “Restoring Fiscal space for the States” published in “The Hindu” on 17 October 2025. Restoring Fiscal space for the States. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources Introduction: The Goods and Services Tax (GST)… Continue reading Restoring Fiscal space for the States
