Source: The post “India and Strategic Autonomy in the Changing Global Order” has been created, based on “The Iran war, India’s strategic autonomy challenges” published in “The Hindu” on 16 May 2026. India and Strategic Autonomy in the Changing Global Order. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International relations Context: India’s strategic autonomy refers to its ability… Continue reading India and Strategic Autonomy in the Changing Global Order
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Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft
Source: The post “Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft” has been created, based on “Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft” published in “The Hindu” on 16 May 2026. Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International relations Context: The boundary between economics and geopolitics has increasingly blurred in the 21st century. Trade,… Continue reading Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft
Capital Flight and Pressure on the Rupee
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India’s external sector is facing rising pressure due to rupee depreciation, increasing oil prices, and capital outflows. The Persian Gulf conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have increased uncertainty in global markets. At the same time, rising LPG prices have affected working-class households and… Continue reading Capital Flight and Pressure on the Rupee
Building a Preventive Health Culture in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Introduction India has significantly improved its healthcare system through advanced hospitals, skilled doctors, and better treatment facilities over the last four decades. However, the country still faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases, delayed diagnosis, and low preventive… Continue reading Building a Preventive Health Culture in India
Empowering the Grassroots Economy: A Comprehensive Push for Rural and Semi-Urban MSMEs
Source: The post “Empowering the Grassroots Economy: A Comprehensive Push for Rural and Semi-Urban MSMEs” has been created, based on “Empowering the Grassroots Economy: A Comprehensive Push for Rural and Semi-Urban MSMEs” published in “PIB” on 15 May 2026. Empowering the Grassroots Economy: A Comprehensive Push for Rural and Semi-Urban MSMEs. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Indian… Continue reading Empowering the Grassroots Economy: A Comprehensive Push for Rural and Semi-Urban MSMEs
The Xi-Trump Summit — Shadow Boxing on Iran
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction The Xi-Trump summit takes place amid rising tensions over Iran, Taiwan, trade and technology restrictions. The Iran conflict has increased pressure on the United States because of rising energy prices, domestic political challenges and instability in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, China’s close economic… Continue reading The Xi-Trump Summit — Shadow Boxing on Iran
Telecom Insolvency
Source: The post “Telecom Insolvency” has been created, based on “Telecom Insolvency” published in “BusinessLine” on 14 May 2026. Telecom Insolvency. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The recent Supreme Court ruling on telecom spectrum has reignited the debate over the relationship between the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and sovereign control over public resources.… Continue reading Telecom Insolvency
AI-Powered Financial Inclusion in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India’s financial inclusion journey is shifting from basic banking access to an AI-driven digital ecosystem. The combination of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is improving digital payments, credit access, and financial service delivery. AI is helping MSMEs, informal workers, rural populations, and… Continue reading AI-Powered Financial Inclusion in India
Allow gold ETFs to unlock vaults
Source: The post “Allow gold ETFs to unlock vaults” has been created, based on “Allow gold ETFs to unlock vaults” published in “BusinessLine” on 14 May 2026. Allow gold ETFs to unlock vaults. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Indian Economy Context: India’s rising gold imports have become a major macroeconomic concern because they increase pressure on foreign… Continue reading Allow gold ETFs to unlock vaults
Managing Coexistence in Human-Wildlife Conflict Zones
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Conservation Introduction Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) is a growing socio-ecological challenge linked with habitat loss, land-use change, livelihood pressure and ecological imbalance. Rising interactions between humans and wildlife are affecting human safety, livelihoods, food security and biodiversity across India, Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America. The issue is no longer limited… Continue reading Managing Coexistence in Human-Wildlife Conflict Zones
