UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The 84th anniversary of the Bangkok Conference (15–23 June 1942) draws attention to a forgotten chapter linking India and Thailand. Their relationship was built on centuries of cultural, religious, linguistic, and commercial exchanges that later acquired political significance during India’s freedom struggle. The Thai-Bharat Cultural Lodge (TBCL)emerged… Continue reading The Hidden History of the Thai-Bharat Connection
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The ‘seven-point IQ opportunity’ for Indian children
Source: The post “The ‘seven-point IQ opportunity’ for Indian children’” has been created based on “The ‘seven-point IQ opportunity’ for Indian children”, published in “The Hindu” on 15 June 2026. The ‘seven-point IQ opportunity’ for Indian children. UPSC Syllabus: GS- 2 -Social Justice Context: Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a crucial phase during which nutrition,… Continue reading The ‘seven-point IQ opportunity’ for Indian children
Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime
Source: The post “Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime’” has been created based on “Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime’”, published in “The Hindu” on 15 June 2026. Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Economy Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was enacted to provide a time-bound insolvency resolution framework in… Continue reading Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime
Equality of Treatment for Persons with Disabilities
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Introduction India has expanded digital welfare delivery and emerged as a major digital welfare state, yet many Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) continue to face unequal access to social security. Disability pensions… Continue reading Equality of Treatment for Persons with Disabilities
Long Overdue: On Coal Exchanges
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction The Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 mark an important step in modernizing India’s coal market. The rules operationalize the Mineral Exchange framework introduced through the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025. The reform seeks to create a regulated coal trading platform that promotes transparency, market-based pricing,… Continue reading Long Overdue: On Coal Exchanges
The 8th CPC — a chance to reform pay commissions
Source: The post “The 8th CPC — a chance to reform pay commissions” has been created based on “The 8th CPC — a chance to reform pay commissions”, published in “The Hindu” on 13 June 2026. The 8th CPC — a chance to reform pay commissions. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance Context: As India moves towards… Continue reading The 8th CPC — a chance to reform pay commissions
Indian industry is at a crossroads — it needs to look at longer horizons
Source: The post “Indian industry is at a crossroads” has been created based on “Indian industry is at a crossroads — it needs to look at longer horizons”, published in “Indian Express” on 13 June 2026. Indian industry is at a crossroads — it needs to look at longer horizons. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3 -Indian Economy… Continue reading Indian industry is at a crossroads — it needs to look at longer horizons
India’s R&D Challenge
Source: The post “India’s R&D Challenge” has been created based on “R&D underspending in India has no one cause. It’s systemic as well as cultural”, published in “The Hindu” on 12 June 2026. India’s R&D Challenge. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Economy Context: Research and Development (R&D) is critical for technological innovation, industrial competitiveness, and economic growth.… Continue reading India’s R&D Challenge
Spread of Indian Ideas in Southeast Asia
Source: The post “Spread of Indian Ideas in Southeast Asia” has been created based on “How Southeast Asia adapted Indian ideas to local needs”, published in “The Hindu” on 12 June 2026. Spread of Indian Ideas in Southeast Asia. UPSC Syllabus: GS- 1- Indian Culture Context: Between 500 AD and 1500 AD, Indian ideas spread… Continue reading Spread of Indian Ideas in Southeast Asia
FCRA Bill — Expanding State Control over Civil Society
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Introduction The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25, 2026, seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, which regulates the… Continue reading FCRA Bill — Expanding State Control over Civil Society
