UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction International law was developed through treaties, conventions, and institutions to replace power politics with a rules-based international order. Its effectiveness, however, depends on state consent and the ability to enforce legal obligations. In recent years, repeated violations of international norms, weak accountability, and ineffective enforcement have reduced… Continue reading International Law, ‘Optional’ for Powerful States
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Women’s Political Empowerment and Delimitation
Source: The post “Women’s Political Empowerment and Delimitation” has been created based on “Delimitation can bring more female-urban participation” published in “Indian Express” on 30 May 2026. Women’s Political Empowerment and Delimitation. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2: Governance Context: Delimitation refers to the redrawing of parliamentary and assembly constituency boundaries based on population changes. The… Continue reading Women’s Political Empowerment and Delimitation
Concrete fever: On India and heat management
Source: The post “Concrete fever: On India and heat management” has been created based on “Concrete fever: On India and heat management” published in “The Hindu” on 30 May 2026. Concrete fever: On India and heat management. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2: Governance Context: Urban heat islands (UHIs) refer to urban areas experiencing significantly higher… Continue reading Concrete fever: On India and heat management
[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 30 – May – 2026
Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 30-May – 2026 Today’s brief covers these important themes: Shashi Tharoor in The Hindu analysis the rules-based order is weakening and powerful states making international law optional. Gaurav Dutta’s article in VIF talks about Europe becoming important for India’s technology, defence, Arctic and supply-chain strategy. Sanjaya Baru in Indian… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 30 – May – 2026
[Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 30 May 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 30th May 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 30 May 2026 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 30 May 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 30 May 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 30 May 2026 I Mains Marathon
[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 29 – May – 2026
Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 29-May – 2026 Today’s brief covers these important issues: Vice Marshal Manmohan Bahadur in Deccan Herald talks about India’s powerful legacy in UN peacekeeping. Arjun Subramaniam in The Hindu focuses on brinkmanship, escalation, terrorism, and India’s restraint-based approach. Prerna Gandhi’s article in Vivekananda International Foundation analysis the importance of… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 29 – May – 2026
Brinkmanship in the Age of Growing Conflicts
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – International Relation Introduction Brinkmanship has become an important feature of contemporary conflicts. Originating during the Cold War, it refers to deliberate actions that raise the risk of escalation to force an adversary to concede, negotiate, or alter its behaviour. Although the Cold War ended, nuclear risks and geopolitical rivalries… Continue reading Brinkmanship in the Age of Growing Conflicts
SC Verdict on Retrospective GST Levy and India’s Online Gaming Industry
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the retrospective 28% GST levy on online gaming companies, dismissing challenges filed by gaming firms and industry bodies. The ruling revives tax demands of nearly ₹2.5 lakh crore against gaming companies, fantasy sports platforms and casinos. The Court also… Continue reading SC Verdict on Retrospective GST Levy and India’s Online Gaming Industry
Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?
Source: The post “Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?” has been created, based on “Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?” published in “The Hindu” on 29 May 2026. Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 –… Continue reading Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?
