UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian economy- issues of buffer stocks and food security Introduction India has moved from famine to food surplus, yet nutrition security remains weak. People spend more on diverse foods, but diets still depend on low-quality carbohydrates. Processed food intake is rising fast because it is cheap, convenient, and widely… Continue reading What Indians Eat, and How Being Unhealthy Is Easier and Cheaper
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Neurotechnology in Focus: Emerging Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges
Source: The post “Neurotechnology in Focus: Emerging Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges” has been created, based on “Neurotechnology in Focus: Emerging Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges” published in “The Hindu” on 10 December 2025. Neurotechnology in Focus: Emerging Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: Neurotechnology, including Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), offers transformative… Continue reading Neurotechnology in Focus: Emerging Opportunities and Regulatory Challenges
India’s small enterprises hold key to job growth
Source: The post “India’s small enterprises hold key to job growth” has been created, based on “India’s small enterprises hold key to job growth” published in “Indian Express” on 10 December 2025. India’s small enterprises hold key to job growth. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s small enterprises are pivotal to job growth, yet… Continue reading India’s small enterprises hold key to job growth
Circular Economy in Dairy Sector
Source: The post “Circular Economy in Dairy Sector” has been created, based on “Circular economy to boost dairy farmers’ income by 20% in 5 years: Amit Shah” published in “The Hindu” on 9 December 2025. Circular Economy in Dairy Sector. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The circular economy model focuses on maximizing the… Continue reading Circular Economy in Dairy Sector
Carceral culture: On prisons and disability-related facilities
Source: The post “Carceral culture: On prisons and disability-related facilities” has been created, based on “Carceral culture: On prisons and disability-related facilities” published in “The Hindu” on 9 December 2025. Carceral culture: On prisons and disability-related facilities. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Prisoners with disabilities in India face significant challenges in terms of accessibility,… Continue reading Carceral culture: On prisons and disability-related facilities
A New Step in the Dragon–Elephant Tango
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -International relations Introduction China and India are moving through important phases in their national development. China has approved the proposal for its 15th Five-Year Plan, which will guide its progress from 2026 to 2030. India is moving towards its Viksit Bharat 2047 goal. Both place development at the centre… Continue reading A New Step in the Dragon–Elephant Tango
The evolution of pension reforms in India
Source: The post “The evolution of pension reforms in India” has been created, based on “The evolution of pension reforms in India” published in “The Hindu” on 8 December 2025. The evolution of pension reforms in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India is undergoing a rapid demographic shift, with the elderly population of… Continue reading The evolution of pension reforms in India
A black Friday for aviation safety in India
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
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
