Needed, a More Equitable Intellectual Property Order

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The U.S. decision to initiate a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property (IP) framework has revived debate on the role of IP in international trade. Vietnam’s designation as a “Priority Foreign Country” and India’s continued presence on the USTR Priority Watch List have raised questions about… Continue reading Needed, a More Equitable Intellectual Property Order

Normative Shift in Fiscal Federalism

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Federalism Introduction Article 280 provides for the Finance Commission, whose role has traditionally been interpreted in equalisation terms. Fiscal transfers were largely designed to reduce differences in fiscal capacity and support balanced regional development across States. The Sixteenth Finance Commission marks an important shift by introducing contribution to national GDP… Continue reading Normative Shift in Fiscal Federalism

Reforming gold trade

Source: The post “Reforming gold trade” has been created based on “Reforming gold trade”, published in “Indian Express” on 22 June 2026. Reforming gold trade. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 -Economy Context: Gold imports exert pressure on India’s current account deficit and the rupee. In response to concerns over rising gold imports, several Asset Management Companies… Continue reading Reforming gold trade

Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships

Source: The post “Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships” has been created based on “Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships”, published in “The Hindu” on 22 June 2026. Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Science & Technology Context: India has announced a ₹2 billion drone procurement programme for domestic… Continue reading Moving from drone purchases to drone partnerships

Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray

News: The Indian Navy will commission the indigenously built Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray platforms in Kolkata on Sunday. About Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray These are three indigenously built Indian Navy platforms designed to strengthen combat, survey and anti-submarine capabilities. Manufacturing & Design: The three vessels were designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau . Constructed… Continue reading Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray

Turquoise Nexus Initiative (TNI)

News: Turkey and FAO introduced the Turquoise Nexus Initiative ahead of COP31 to promote integrated food-water-climate approaches in climate commitments. About Turquoise Nexus Initiative (TNI) Turquoise Nexus Initiative (TNI) is a proposed initiative to integrate food, water, and climate actions within national climate commitments. Proposed: The initiative was proposed during a side event at the Bonn… Continue reading Turquoise Nexus Initiative (TNI)

SETU (Scholarship for Educational Transformation and Upliftment)

News: The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment launched SETU on UMANG and removed the domicile certificate requirement for scholarship applications. About SETU (Scholarship for Educational Transformation and Upliftment) SETU is a comprehensive digital platform on UMANG that provides scholarship-related services through a single interface. Developed By: It was developed by the Department of Social Justice… Continue reading SETU (Scholarship for Educational Transformation and Upliftment)

PSIR PYQ Vault # Day 13

PYQ Vault: 560 Questions in 50 Days New this year. Ten years of previous year questions — 560 in all, nothing left out. Roughly eleven questions a day for fifty days, and by the end every single PYQ has passed through your hands. This is not a compilation to read. It is a training tool.… Continue reading PSIR PYQ Vault # Day 13

[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 22 – June – 2026

Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 22-June – 2026 Today’s brief covers these important issues: S.Y. Quraishi in Indian Express talks about importance of fraternity as a constitutional value which courts cannot manufacture and its slow erosion is costing us socially and economically. Priyanjali Malik in The Hindu focuses on the Brexit and impact of… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 22 – June – 2026

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