Source: The post “Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space” has been created, based on “Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space” published in “Indian Express” on 2 December 2025. Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: The Indian fiscal federal system requires… Continue reading Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space
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PM Modi stresses policing reforms
Source: The post “PM Modi stresses policing reforms” has been created, based on “PM Modi stresses policing reforms, tech integration at DGPs conference in Raipur” published in “Hindustan Times” on 2 December 2025. PM Modi stresses policing reforms. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 60th All India Conference… Continue reading PM Modi stresses policing reforms
How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined
Source: The post “How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined” has been created, based on “How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined : Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 1 December 2025. How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity and Constitution Context: Pakistan’s Parliament has passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which has triggered… Continue reading How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined
Energy Policy tradeoffs in times of AI and Climate Change
Source: The post “Energy Policy tradeoffs in times of AI and Climate Change” has been created, based on “In era of AI and climate change, energy policy must navigate new trade-offs and dilemmas” published in “Indian Express” on 1 December 2025. Energy Policy tradeoffs in times of AI and Climate Change. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-… Continue reading Energy Policy tradeoffs in times of AI and Climate Change
Inflation Targeting and Beyond
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Inflation Introduction India uses inflation targeting to guide monetary policy, but recent experience shows sharp price swings and mixed results. Food inflation has shifted strongly, while repo rate changes often looked weak. As the current flexible inflation targeting framework ends in March 2026, India must reassess what has worked,… Continue reading Inflation Targeting and Beyond
Institutionalising Animal Representation
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper – IV Introduction Modern democracy is built on a divide between humans and animals. Animals are treated as non-political beings, without voice or status. This creates structural injustice, not just individual cruelty. The core issue is how to redesign institutions so that animal interests are seen and protected within democratic… Continue reading Institutionalising Animal Representation
Draft Seeds Bill
Source: The post “Draft Seeds Bill” has been created, based on “What does the draft Seeds Bill entail?” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The draft Seeds Bill, released by the Union Agriculture Ministry on November 12, aims to modernise India’s seed regulatory framework by ensuring… Continue reading Draft Seeds Bill
India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism
Source: The post “India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism ” has been created, based on “India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism ” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management Context: India’s disaster-response financing system, created under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, was… Continue reading India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism
Data Deficiencies: On India and IMF’s Low Grading
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economy. Introduction India’s national accounts have again received a ‘C’ grade in the IMF’s 2025 review, even as recent GDP growth numbers are strong. This low grade means that key data used to track the economy have shortcomings that hamper proper surveillance. The IMF links these gaps to outdated… Continue reading Data Deficiencies: On India and IMF’s Low Grading
Rollback of Quality Control Orders
Source: The post “Rollback of Quality Control Orders” has been created, based on “Rollback of quality control orders is good, but don’t make haste” published in “Indian Express” on 28th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper- 3- Economy Context: Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are mandatory product standards imposed under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)… Continue reading Rollback of Quality Control Orders
