UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Introduction India’s foreign policy is facing a serious test as the long upward trend in India–U.S. relations has stalled. Changes in U.S. priorities, declining respect for partnerships, and weakening multilateralism show that earlier assumptions no longer… Continue reading India needs a new foreign policy plan
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Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused effort
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Infrastructure (Roads). Introduction- Findings from a joint road safety assessment by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the SaveLIFE Foundation reveal that road accident deaths in India follow clear patterns. A majority of fatalities occur without traffic violations, at identified locations, and during specific time hours. These… Continue reading Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused effort
What is futuristic marine and space biotechnology?
Source: The post “What is futuristic marine and space biotechnology?’’ has been created, based on “What is futuristic marine and space biotechnology?” published in “The Hindu” on 15 January 2026. What is futuristic marine and space biotechnology? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: Rapid advances in futuristic biotechnology are expanding the frontiers of… Continue reading What is futuristic marine and space biotechnology?
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA): shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt
Source: The post “Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA): shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt ’’ has been created, based on “In SC’s split verdict on corruption law, judges disagree on shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt” published in “Indian Express” on 15 January 2026. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA). UPSC Syllabus:… Continue reading Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (PCA): shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt
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
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
