UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Infrastructure ( Energy). Introduction India’s clean energy shift is gathering speed. Solar capacity rose by 24.5 GW in 2024, placing India third after China and the U.S. It is recognised by the UN Secretary-General’s 2025 Climate Report for scaling solar and wind. Clean energy is also creating jobs and… Continue reading Clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion
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The maritime signalling after Operation Sindoor
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Security . Introduction Operation Sindoor has shifted focus to the sea. Visible deployments, missile activity, new inductions, and sharp public warnings now define the signalling space in the Arabian Sea. India emphasises a forward deterrent posture and wider Indo-Pacific alignment; Pakistan has moved to dispersal, survivability, and denial. External… Continue reading The maritime signalling after Operation Sindoor
RBI’s capital market lending revamp
Source: The post RBI’s capital market lending revamp has been created, based on the article “RBI unlocks capital market liquidity with funding boost at a time markets are flat: Here’s how the measures would work” published in “Indian Express” on 4 October 2025. RBI’s capital market lending revamp. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Indian Economy and issues relating… Continue reading RBI’s capital market lending revamp
Building Dams – The China Way
Source: The post Building Dams – The China Way has been created, based on the article “On dams, take the China way” published in “Indian Express” on 4 October 2025. Building Dams – The China Way. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- India and its Neighborhood- Relations Context: India and China, both ancient civilizations, have long histories of… Continue reading Building Dams – The China Way
The battlefield, change and the Indian armed forces
Introduction Warfare is shifting fast. AI, drones, automation, and cheap precision weapons lower the cost of force but raise risk. India faces a two-front threat and pressure across land, sea, air, cyber, space, and the information domain. Structures, doctrine, technology, force composition, Professional Military Education (PME), and readiness are being reshaped. Past attempts at jointness… Continue reading The battlefield, change and the Indian armed forces
Statehood to Ladakh – Pros and Cons
Source: The post Statehood to Ladakh – Pros and Cons has been created, based on the article “Should Ladakh get statehood?” published in “The Hindu” on 3 October 2025. Statehood to Ladakh – Pros and Cons. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2– Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal… Continue reading Statehood to Ladakh – Pros and Cons
The transformation of girls’ education
Source: The post The transformation of girls’ education has been created, based on the article “The transformation of girls’ education” published in “The Hindu” on 1 October 2025. The transformation of girls’ education. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2– Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context: Girls’ education is… Continue reading The transformation of girls’ education
100 years of UPSC
Source: The post 100 years of UPSC has been created, based on the article “A 100-year journey as the guardian of meritocracy” published in “The Hindu” on 1 October 2025. 100 years of UPSC. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2– Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Context: The Union Public Service… Continue reading 100 years of UPSC
India’s demographic shift – Bridging the generation gap
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 -Society- Social issues. Introduction India is ageing faster than before. At least 1 in 10 Indians is 60+ today; nearly 1 in 5 by 2050. This change strains family care, pensions, housing, and health systems. It also exposes a digital gap that can isolate elders. The task is clear:… Continue reading India’s demographic shift – Bridging the generation gap
South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC)
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2– Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC). Introduction Time is running out to meet the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs). Countries must work together faster to achieve targets on poverty, hunger, health, education, climate, and equality.… Continue reading South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC)
