UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Introduction Public health policies are crucial for improving population health and helping a country realise the benefits of its demographic dividend. In recent years, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has become a key objective of health policy. However, growing… Continue reading Reconnect Public Health with People’s Needs
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India’s next challenge — from invention to global scale
Source: The post “India’s next challenge — from invention to global scale” has been created based on “India’s next challenge — from invention to global scale”, published in “Indian Express” on 23 June 2026. India’s next challenge — from invention to global scale. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Science & Technology Context: India has a strong record of… Continue reading India’s next challenge — from invention to global scale
India’s patchy industrial climate strategy
Source: The post “India’s patchy industrial climate strategy” has been created based on “India’s patchy industrial climate strategy”, published in “Indian Express” on 23 June 2026. India’s patchy industrial climate strategy. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Environment Context: India has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and has identified industrial decarbonisation as a key component of its… Continue reading India’s patchy industrial climate strategy
The Need to Secure Industrial Policy Space
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Industrial Policy Introduction Industrial policy has re-emerged as a key tool of economic strategy amid geo-economic competition, technological change, and growing state support for strategic sectors. At the same time, discussions on reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO) have intensified over subsidies and other industrial policy measures. This has created… Continue reading The Need to Secure Industrial Policy Space
The Challenge of India’s Digital Sovereignty
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction Digital sovereignty refers to a nation’s ability to control its data, digital infrastructure, and critical technologies. Recent incidents involving compromised CCTV networks and disruption of Nayara Energy’s digital services have exposed India’s dependence on foreign technology platforms. As governance, commerce, and defence increasingly rely on digital… Continue reading The Challenge of India’s Digital Sovereignty
India’s Cultural Diplomacy: Promoting Heritage on the World Stage
Source: The post “India’s Cultural Diplomacy: Promoting Heritage on the World Stage” has been created based on “India’s Cultural Diplomacy: Promoting Heritage on the World Stage”, published in “Indian Express” on 23 June 2026. India’s Cultural Diplomacy: Promoting Heritage on the World Stage. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- International Relations Context: The Prime Minister of India recently… Continue reading India’s Cultural Diplomacy: Promoting Heritage on the World Stage
Western Ghats ESA: Conservation Plan and State Opposition
Source: The post “Western Ghats ESA: Conservation Plan and State Opposition” has been created based on “Western Ghats ESA: Conservation Plan and State Opposition”, published in “Indian Express” on 23 June 2026. Western Ghats ESA: Conservation Plan and State Opposition. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance Context: The Western Ghats, stretching over 1,500 km across six states,… Continue reading Western Ghats ESA: Conservation Plan and State Opposition
Needed, a More Equitable Intellectual Property Order
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The U.S. decision to initiate a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property (IP) framework has revived debate on the role of IP in international trade. Vietnam’s designation as a “Priority Foreign Country” and India’s continued presence on the USTR Priority Watch List have raised questions about… Continue reading Needed, a More Equitable Intellectual Property Order
Normative Shift in Fiscal Federalism
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Federalism Introduction Article 280 provides for the Finance Commission, whose role has traditionally been interpreted in equalisation terms. Fiscal transfers were largely designed to reduce differences in fiscal capacity and support balanced regional development across States. The Sixteenth Finance Commission marks an important shift by introducing contribution to national GDP… Continue reading Normative Shift in Fiscal Federalism
Reforming gold trade
Source: The post “Reforming gold trade” has been created based on “Reforming gold trade”, published in “Indian Express” on 22 June 2026. Reforming gold trade. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 -Economy Context: Gold imports exert pressure on India’s current account deficit and the rupee. In response to concerns over rising gold imports, several Asset Management Companies… Continue reading Reforming gold trade
