Source: The post “Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?’’ has been created, based on “J Sai Deepak writes | Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?” published in “Indian Express” on 19 January 2026. Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Governance Context: India… Continue reading Patent rights and public health: What are Bharat’s options?
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How should India tackle child trafficking
Source: The post “How should India tackle child trafficking’’ has been created, based on “How should India tackle child trafficking” published in “The Hindu” on 19 January 2026. How should India tackle child trafficking. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Governance Context: Child trafficking is a serious violation of human rights and infringes upon a child’s right… Continue reading How should India tackle child trafficking
India-Germany ties can only soar higher
Introduction- The recent images of PM Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flying kites in Ahmedabad symbolise the evolving India–Germany partnership. The kite metaphor reflects resilience, balance, and skill required to thrive amid global uncertainties. India-Germany ties can only soar higher. What are the shared global Challenges and strategic convergence that India and Germany… Continue reading India-Germany ties can only soar higher
Prior Sanction in Cases of Corruption
Introduction- Recently, two-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice K.V. Viswanathan, delivered a split verdict on the challenge to the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988, in the Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL) vs Union of India. Prior Sanction in… Continue reading Prior Sanction in Cases of Corruption
Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?
Source: The post “Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?’’ has been created, based on “Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?” published in “Down to Earth” on 17 January 2026. Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling? UPSC Syllabus:… Continue reading Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?
Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless
Source: The post “Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless’’ has been created, based on “Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless” published in “Indian Express” on 17 January 2026. Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: The winter of… Continue reading Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless
A Decade of Startup India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economy-Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment. Introduction National Startup Day on 16 January 2026 marks ten years of the Startup India Initiative. What began in 2016 as a policy push has grown into one of the world’s largest startup ecosystems. The… Continue reading A Decade of Startup India
India must widen, and deepen, its export pool to offset US tariffs
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. . Introduction India’s trade data for December 2025 shows that export growth has slowed at a time when imports remain high. This change has gained importance after the United States imposed a 50% tariff on Indian… Continue reading India must widen, and deepen, its export pool to offset US tariffs
India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress
Source: The post “India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress’’ has been created, based on “In a year of unpredictability, India needs to accelerate EU FTA” published in “Indian Express” on 16 January 2026. India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The global economy in 2026 is characterised by uncertainty arising… Continue reading India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress
India’s Small Towns and the Shifting Urbanisation Landscape
Source: The post “India’s Small Towns and the Shifting Urbanisation Landscape’’ has been created, based on “Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 16 January 2026. India’s Small Towns and the Shifting Urbanisation Landscape. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- G Context: India’s urbanisation is no longer driven only by… Continue reading India’s Small Towns and the Shifting Urbanisation Landscape
