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India and the next Kondratiev wave
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Growth and development Introduction Long phases of economic change shape global power, production systems, and technology leadership. These phases are driven by clusters of breakthrough technologies that transform how economies function. As the digital economy matures and new frontier technologies converge, another long wave of growth is emerging. India… Continue reading India and the next Kondratiev wave
An exploration of India’s minerals diplomacy
UPSC Syllabus- GS paper 2 – international relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests and GS Paper-3– Infrastructure. An exploration of India’s minerals diplomacy. Introduction India’s clean energy transition and industrial growth depend increasingly on secure access to critical minerals. However, global supply chains are fragile, highly concentrated, and… Continue reading An exploration of India’s minerals diplomacy
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 15 January 2026 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 15th January 2026 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 15 January 2026 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 15 January 2026 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 15 January 2026 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 15 January 2026 I Mains Marathon
India-EU FTA
Source: The post “India-EU FTA’’ has been created, based on “Explained | FTA with EU to help boost India’s exports to the 27-nation bloc” published in “DeccanHerald” on 14 January 2026. India-EU FTA. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: India and the European Union (EU) are in the final stages of negotiating a Free… Continue reading India-EU FTA
Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable?
Source: The post “Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable?’’ has been created, based on “Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable?” published in “BusinessLine” on 14 January 2026. Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has used dollar/rupee buy–sell… Continue reading Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable?
Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 –urbanisation, their problems and their remedies. Introduction India’s urban future is often seen through megacities, but a deeper change is happening in small towns. Out of nearly 9,000 towns, most have populations below one lakh. Their rapid growth is not accidental. It reflects changes in capitalism, migration, labour markets,… Continue reading Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?
India must focus on AI and its environmental impact
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3– Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Introduction India must focus on AI and its environmental impact as AI adoption expands rapidly across sectors such as health care, agriculture, and industry. While AI-driven growth promises efficiency and innovation, its hidden environmental costs receive… Continue reading India must focus on AI and its environmental impact
[UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #90: Sujatha Chaturvedi Board, PSIR Optional, Telangana Home State, Chess Hobby
Date of Interview: 06/01/2026 – AN; 5th to go Board: Sujatha Chaturvedi Optional: PSIR Home State: Telangana Hobby: Chess DAF Keywords – Nalgonda, Telangana, Biotechnology, Working as Junior Assistant, PSIR, Chess, Calisthenics To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2025, visit this page Chairman 1. What were you telling yourself before entering the interview room? 2. When… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2025] – Transcript #90: Sujatha Chaturvedi Board, PSIR Optional, Telangana Home State, Chess Hobby
