UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The deepening partnership between Russia and China is becoming an important factor in global geopolitics and regional stability. Recent visits by Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to Beijing highlighted China’s growing diplomatic influence. Russia seeks economic and strategic support from China, while both countries want stronger coordination… Continue reading Russia-China Strategic Convergence and Implications for India’s Security
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Analysing India’s Budgets for Justice
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance And Gs Paper 3– Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of resources, Introduction The Union Budget 2026–27 did not provide targeted funding to improve justice outcomes, reflecting the limited priority given to rule of law in governance and economic growth. A study of justice budgets across 11… Continue reading Analysing India’s Budgets for Justice
Measure for measure: On India’s courts and criticism
Source: The post “Measure for measure: On India’s courts and criticism” has been created, based on “Measure for measure: On India’s courts and criticism” published in “The Hindu” on 21 May 2026. Measure for measure: On India’s courts and criticism. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The issue of criminal contempt has come under debate… Continue reading Measure for measure: On India’s courts and criticism
India-US Nuclear Cooperation and the Future of SMRs
Source: The post “India-US Nuclear Cooperation and the Future of SMRs” has been created, based on “India’s pitch to US nuclear mission: Scale up capacity, small modular reactors key” published in “Indian Express” on 21 May 2026. India-US Nuclear Cooperation and the Future of SMRs. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India and the United… Continue reading India-US Nuclear Cooperation and the Future of SMRs
When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis
Source: The post “When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis” has been created, based on “When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis” published in “Indian Express” on 20 May 2026. When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: India has achieved substantial… Continue reading When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis
India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match
Source: The post “India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match” has been created, based on “India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match” published in “The Hindu” on 20 May 2026. India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: India is rapidly moving… Continue reading India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match
Empowering Local Governments for Innovation and Growth
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Introduction India’s federalism debate mainly revolves around the Centre and states, while urban local bodies (ULBs) remain neglected despite the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments. Weak finances, limited administrative powers,… Continue reading Empowering Local Governments for Innovation and Growth
Great-power competition demands a first-principles foreign policy
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The changing relations among the US, China, and Russia are reshaping India’s strategic environment. The growing China-Russia partnership and changing US-China ties have revived debates over India’s foreign policy choices. However, the central challenge for India is not every shift in great-power relations, but the long-term consequences… Continue reading Great-power competition demands a first-principles foreign policy
Strategic Spark in India–South Korea Defence Ties
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relations Introduction The recent high-level visits between India and South Korea reflect the growing depth of their defence partnership. What began as limited defence engagement has expanded into defence manufacturing, technology transfer, military modernisation, innovation, and strategic coordination. The partnership is now becoming important for Indo-Pacific stability and regional… Continue reading Strategic Spark in India–South Korea Defence Ties
Gender, Caregiving, the Law in Indian Research Funding
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- Social empowerment And Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. Gender, Caregiving, the Law in Indian Research Funding. Introduction India’s scientific achievements in research, space missions, and pharmaceuticals reflect its growing academic strength. However, women researchers continue to face structural… Continue reading Gender, Caregiving, the Law in Indian Research Funding
