UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian Economy. Introduction Tamil Nadu has replaced its 23-year-old pension system with a new hybrid pension model called the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS). The scheme was introduced to balance employee demands for assured pension and the State’s concern over rising pension liabilities. TAPS combines features of the… Continue reading What is T.N.’s new hybrid pension model?
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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza Transition and Role of India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –International relation Introduction The United States has invited India to join the Donald Trump–led Board of Peace, created to guide the peace process in Gaza. The body was originally approved by the United Nations with a limited mandate. However, within four months, its role expanded through a new charter… Continue reading Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza Transition and Role of India
Electricity Amendment Bill: Centre signals course correction after stakeholder pushback
Source: The post “Electricity Amendment Bill: Centre signals course correction after stakeholder pushback” has been created, based on “Electricity Amendment Bill: Centre signals course correction after stakeholder pushback” published in “Down To Earth” on 20 January 2026. Electricity Amendment Bill: Centre signals course correction after stakeholder pushback. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Governance Context: The Union… Continue reading Electricity Amendment Bill: Centre signals course correction after stakeholder pushback
Textiles sector driving growth, jobs
Source: The post “Textiles sector driving growth, jobs” has been created, based on “Textiles sector driving growth, jobs” published in “Business Line” on 20 January 2026. Textiles sector driving growth, jobs. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s textile sector has evolved from a legacy industry into a powerful engine of growth, employment, and inclusive… Continue reading Textiles sector driving growth, jobs
Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?
Source: The post “Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?’’ has been created, based on “J Sai Deepak writes | Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?” published in “Indian Express” on 19 January 2026. Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Governance Context: India… Continue reading Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?
How should India tackle child trafficking
Source: The post “How should India tackle child trafficking’’ has been created, based on “How should India tackle child trafficking” published in “The Hindu” on 19 January 2026. How should India tackle child trafficking. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Governance Context: Child trafficking is a serious violation of human rights and infringes upon a child’s right… Continue reading How should India tackle child trafficking
India-Germany ties can only soar higher
Introduction- The recent images of PM Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flying kites in Ahmedabad symbolise the evolving India–Germany partnership. The kite metaphor reflects resilience, balance, and skill required to thrive amid global uncertainties. India-Germany ties can only soar higher. What are the shared global Challenges and strategic convergence that India and Germany… Continue reading India-Germany ties can only soar higher
Prior Sanction in Cases of Corruption
Introduction- Recently, two-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice K.V. Viswanathan, delivered a split verdict on the challenge to the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988, in the Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL) vs Union of India. Prior Sanction in… Continue reading Prior Sanction in Cases of Corruption
Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?
Source: The post “Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?’’ has been created, based on “Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?” published in “Down to Earth” on 17 January 2026. Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling? UPSC Syllabus:… Continue reading Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?
Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless
Source: The post “Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless’’ has been created, based on “Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless” published in “Indian Express” on 17 January 2026. Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: The winter of… Continue reading Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless
