Source: The post “How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined” has been created, based on “How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined : Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 1 December 2025. How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity and Constitution Context: Pakistan’s Parliament has passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which has triggered… Continue reading How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined
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Energy Policy tradeoffs in times of AI and Climate Change
Source: The post “Energy Policy tradeoffs in times of AI and Climate Change” has been created, based on “In era of AI and climate change, energy policy must navigate new trade-offs and dilemmas” published in “Indian Express” on 1 December 2025. Energy Policy tradeoffs in times of AI and Climate Change. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-… Continue reading Energy Policy tradeoffs in times of AI and Climate Change
Inflation Targeting and Beyond
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Inflation Introduction India uses inflation targeting to guide monetary policy, but recent experience shows sharp price swings and mixed results. Food inflation has shifted strongly, while repo rate changes often looked weak. As the current flexible inflation targeting framework ends in March 2026, India must reassess what has worked,… Continue reading Inflation Targeting and Beyond
Institutionalising Animal Representation
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper – IV Introduction Modern democracy is built on a divide between humans and animals. Animals are treated as non-political beings, without voice or status. This creates structural injustice, not just individual cruelty. The core issue is how to redesign institutions so that animal interests are seen and protected within democratic… Continue reading Institutionalising Animal Representation
Draft Seeds Bill
Source: The post “Draft Seeds Bill” has been created, based on “What does the draft Seeds Bill entail?” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The draft Seeds Bill, released by the Union Agriculture Ministry on November 12, aims to modernise India’s seed regulatory framework by ensuring… Continue reading Draft Seeds Bill
India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism
Source: The post “India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism ” has been created, based on “India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism ” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management Context: India’s disaster-response financing system, created under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, was… Continue reading India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism
Data Deficiencies: On India and IMF’s Low Grading
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economy. Introduction India’s national accounts have again received a ‘C’ grade in the IMF’s 2025 review, even as recent GDP growth numbers are strong. This low grade means that key data used to track the economy have shortcomings that hamper proper surveillance. The IMF links these gaps to outdated… Continue reading Data Deficiencies: On India and IMF’s Low Grading
Rollback of Quality Control Orders
Source: The post “Rollback of Quality Control Orders” has been created, based on “Rollback of quality control orders is good, but don’t make haste” published in “Indian Express” on 28th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper- 3- Economy Context: Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are mandatory product standards imposed under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)… Continue reading Rollback of Quality Control Orders
Without Great Powers on Board G-20 is adrift
Source: The post “Without Great Powers on Board G-20 is adrift” has been created, based on “Sanjaya Baru writes: Without great powers on board, G20 is adrift” published in “Indian Express” on 28th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: The G20 was established during the 2008 global financial crisis as the premier… Continue reading Without Great Powers on Board G-20 is adrift
Why India Struggles to Clear Its Air
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – environment-pollution Introduction Air pollution in India is a chronic public health and development crisis, not just a winter problem in Delhi. Harmful levels of pollutants such as PM₂.₅, PM₁₀ and toxic gases damage human health, reduce productivity and impose large economic losses. Despite advances in monitoring, clean-energy transitions… Continue reading Why India Struggles to Clear Its Air
