UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relations Introduction The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime chokepoint where regional tensions can disrupt international navigation and affect wider security. The Malacca–Singapore Straits provide a useful precedent of cooperation among littoral states, supported by international users and maritime institutions. Their experience shows how territorial interests can coexist… Continue reading A Malacca–Singapore Model for Resolving Hormuz
Unsafe space: On the U.S. and ‘on-orbit space control weapons
Source: The post “Unsafe space: On the U.S. and on-orbit space control weapons” has been created based on “Unsafe space: On the U.S. and on-orbit space control weapons” published in “The Hindu” on 22 September 2026. Unsafe space: On the U.S. and ‘on-orbit space control weapons. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Science and Technology Context: The U.S.A military’s… Continue reading Unsafe space: On the U.S. and ‘on-orbit space control weapons
Student Well-being and Institutional Reform in Higher Education
Source: The post “Student Well-being and Institutional Reform in Higher Education” has been created based on “Student Well-being and Institutional Reform in Higher Education” published in “Indian Express” on 22 September 2026. Student Well-being and Institutional Reform in Higher Education. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: Recent student deaths at IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay have renewed… Continue reading Student Well-being and Institutional Reform in Higher Education
Article 371 & Special Constitutional Safeguards for Ladakh – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
The Centre has proposed the insertion of a new Article 371K in the Constitution to provide special constitutional safeguards for Ladakh. The proposal follows an “in-principle understanding” between the Ministry of Home Affairs and representatives of the Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance to establish a directly elected UT-level body with legislative, executive, financial… Continue reading Article 371 & Special Constitutional Safeguards for Ladakh – Significance & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Subic Bay
News: Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines to participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (JCA). About Subic Bay Subic Bay is an embayment of the South China Sea. It is located on the southwestern coast of Luzon Island in the Philippines. It is situated 35… Continue reading Subic Bay
Article 311 of the Indian Constitution
News: The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant-Governor recently invoked Article 311 of the Constitution and terminated the services of government employees. About Article 311 of the Indian Constitution Article 311 outlines the procedures and safeguards to be followed before a government employee can be dismissed, removed, or reduced in rank. It acts as a shield against… Continue reading Article 311 of the Indian Constitution
UPI Tap and Pay
News: RBI announced UPI Tap and Pay, MyUPI and multicurrency foreign exchange facilities at the Global Fintech Fest 2026. About UPI Tap and Pay UPI Tap and Pay is a contactless payment facility. It allows users to make UPI payments by tapping an NFC-enabled smartphone on a compatible Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminal. Technology used: It uses Near-Field… Continue reading UPI Tap and Pay
Lord Howe Island and Tasman Sea
News: A 16-year study found a sharp rise in plastic ingestion by fledgling sable shearwaters on Lord Howe Island between 2010 and 2026. About Lord Howe Island Lord Howe Island is a volcanic, crescent-shaped island and part of the Lord Howe Island Group. Location: It lies in the Tasman Sea, about 650 km off Australia’s east… Continue reading Lord Howe Island and Tasman Sea
Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT 2026
News: The 18th edition of Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT commenced at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, on 21 September 2026. About Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT 2026 Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is a bilateral platoon-level military exercise between India and Mongolia. Started in: The exercise has been conducted since 2006. Frequency: It is conducted annually and alternately in India and Mongolia. Edition: The 2026… Continue reading Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT 2026
[Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 22 – September – 2026
Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 22 -September – 2026 Click Here to Download In a world where political developments evolve rapidly and international dynamics shift constantly, staying informed is essential for every serious student of Political Science and International Relations (PSIR). The PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief is an initiative designed to bridge the… Continue reading [Download] PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 22 – September – 2026
