Source: The post “Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations” has been created based on “Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations”, published in “The Hindu” on 1 June 2026. Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2: International Relations Context: India and Canada are entering a new phase in their… Continue reading Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations
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Poverty, a persistent concern
Source: The post “Poverty, a persistent concern” has been created based on “Poverty, a persistent concern”, published in “Business Line” on 1 June 2026. Poverty, a persistent concern. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3– Indian Economy Context: Poverty continues to be a major developmental challenge in India despite improvements in welfare schemes and social protection systems.… Continue reading Poverty, a persistent concern
Supreme Court Clarification on Sedition: Implications of the Consent Requirement
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Polity Introduction The Supreme Court’s 21 May 2026 clarification allows courts to proceed with pending sedition cases under Section 124A of the IPC if the accused has no objection. The decision modifies the protective freeze imposed in 2022 when the constitutional validity of the provision came under scrutiny. While the… Continue reading Supreme Court Clarification on Sedition: Implications of the Consent Requirement
International Law, ‘Optional’ for Powerful States
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction International law was developed through treaties, conventions, and institutions to replace power politics with a rules-based international order. Its effectiveness, however, depends on state consent and the ability to enforce legal obligations. In recent years, repeated violations of international norms, weak accountability, and ineffective enforcement have reduced… Continue reading International Law, ‘Optional’ for Powerful States
Women’s Political Empowerment and Delimitation
Source: The post “Women’s Political Empowerment and Delimitation” has been created based on “Delimitation can bring more female-urban participation” published in “Indian Express” on 30 May 2026. Women’s Political Empowerment and Delimitation. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2: Governance Context: Delimitation refers to the redrawing of parliamentary and assembly constituency boundaries based on population changes. The… Continue reading Women’s Political Empowerment and Delimitation
Concrete fever: On India and heat management
Source: The post “Concrete fever: On India and heat management” has been created based on “Concrete fever: On India and heat management” published in “The Hindu” on 30 May 2026. Concrete fever: On India and heat management. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2: Governance Context: Urban heat islands (UHIs) refer to urban areas experiencing significantly higher… Continue reading Concrete fever: On India and heat management
Brinkmanship in the Age of Growing Conflicts
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – International Relation Introduction Brinkmanship has become an important feature of contemporary conflicts. Originating during the Cold War, it refers to deliberate actions that raise the risk of escalation to force an adversary to concede, negotiate, or alter its behaviour. Although the Cold War ended, nuclear risks and geopolitical rivalries… Continue reading Brinkmanship in the Age of Growing Conflicts
SC Verdict on Retrospective GST Levy and India’s Online Gaming Industry
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the retrospective 28% GST levy on online gaming companies, dismissing challenges filed by gaming firms and industry bodies. The ruling revives tax demands of nearly ₹2.5 lakh crore against gaming companies, fantasy sports platforms and casinos. The Court also… Continue reading SC Verdict on Retrospective GST Levy and India’s Online Gaming Industry
Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?
Source: The post “Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?” has been created, based on “Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?” published in “The Hindu” on 29 May 2026. Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 –… Continue reading Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?
India’s West Asia challenge: Stay agile, stay connected
Source: The post “India’s West Asia challenge: Stay agile, stay connected” has been created based on “India’s West Asia challenge: Stay agile, stay connected” published in “Indian Express” on 29 May 2026. India’s West Asia challenge: Stay agile, stay connected. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – International Relations Context: West Asia has become an important… Continue reading India’s West Asia challenge: Stay agile, stay connected
