UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian economy Introduction India’s PSB policy currently prioritises organic growth, governance, and technology with no immediate mergers. Earlier consolidation reduced PSBs from 27 to 12, aligning with Narasimham Committee-II (1998), which envisaged fewer, larger, stronger banks under a three-tier structure. The next phase should build capacity for well-structured, large-ticket… Continue reading Merging PSU Banks
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AI’s rewriting of the rules of education
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. AI’s rewriting of the rules of education. Introduction India is preparing to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) from class three in the 2026–27 academic year, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The plan aims… Continue reading AI’s rewriting of the rules of education
China’s complaint against India at WTO
Source: The post “China’s complaint against India at WTO” has been created, based on “China’s complaint against India at WTO” published in “The Hindu” on 30 October 2025. China’s complaint against India at WTO. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2-Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Context: Recently, China filed… Continue reading China’s complaint against India at WTO
A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition
Source: The post “A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition” has been created, based on “A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition” published in “The Hindu” on 30 October 2025. A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Environment Context: The Paris Agreement, adopted at COP21 in 2015, represents… Continue reading A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition
The Cough Syrup Catastrophe
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. The Cough Syrup Catastrophe. Introduction India has seen repeated child deaths from contaminated cough syrups. In October 2025, 27 children died in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan after consuming Coldrif and another dextromethorphan-based syrup. WHO confirmed diethylene glycol… Continue reading The Cough Syrup Catastrophe
Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill and Issues Related
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill and Issues Related. Introduction The Bill amends Articles 75, 164, and 239AA to link a Minister’s continuance in office to arrest and 30 days’ custody. It is before… Continue reading Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill and Issues Related
Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion
Source: The post “Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion” has been created, based on “Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion” published in “The Hindu” on 29 October 2025. Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Immigration has historically facilitated human survival, cultural exchange, and social progress. Contemporary… Continue reading Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion
Significance of ASEAN for India
Source: The post “Significance of ASEAN for India” has been created, based on “Missed opportunity: On India and ASEAN summit in Malaysia” published in “The Hindu” on 29 October 2025. Significance of ASEAN for India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2-Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Context: India has… Continue reading Significance of ASEAN for India
Urban planning is not just land-use planning
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 –Society – Urbanization Introduction India needs cities that drive growth, cut emissions, create jobs, and stay resilient. A $30-trillion economy by 2047, net-zero by 2070 with major GHG cuts by 2030, and a young workforce seeking livelihoods all converge in cities. Dense settlements are also highly disaster-vulnerable, as seen… Continue reading Urban planning is not just land-use planning
The Chimerica Challenge
Introduction The US–China relationship is shifting from deep economic interdependence to strategic rivalry. This change creates risk and opportunity for Asia, especially India. A short truce in trade or technology will not erase structural contradictions. India must avoid panic and passivity, and instead build leverage through reforms, defence modernisation, and a clear technology strategy. The… Continue reading The Chimerica Challenge
