UN Report on Need for AI Governance

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- e-governance Introduction The United Nations’ Preliminary Report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI (IISPA) has gained attention ahead of the inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance. The report warns that artificial intelligence is advancing much faster than scientific understanding, safety measures, and existing governance systems. It calls… Continue reading UN Report on Need for AI Governance

Integrating AI with Digital Public Infrastructure for Enhanced Governance

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- e-Governance Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) together are creating new opportunities for governance and development in India. Platforms such as Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, GST, and FASTag have already transformed public service delivery through population-scale digital systems. Integrating AI with this strong digital foundation can improve state… Continue reading Integrating AI with Digital Public Infrastructure for Enhanced Governance

Fix the House: On Social Media, Social Media Access

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance Introduction During his visit to Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Australia’s decision to ban social media access for children below 16 years and said India was learning from the move. His remarks have strengthened the debate on introducing age-based restrictions in India. As concerns over children’s online safety… Continue reading Fix the House: On Social Media, Social Media Access

Why is the Centre revising the NFSA?

Source: The post “Why is the Centre revising the NFSA?” has been created based on “Why is the Centre revising the NFSA?” published in “The Hindu” on 10 July 2026. Why is the Centre revising the NFSA? UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: The latest National Statistics Office (NSO) report shows encouraging progress in women’s… Continue reading Why is the Centre revising the NFSA?

Beyond childcare, four barriers to female participation in cities

Source: The post “Beyond childcare, four barriers to female participation in cities” has been created based on “Beyond childcare, four barriers to female participation in cities” published in “Indian Express” on 10 July 2026. Beyond childcare, four barriers to female participation in cities. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: The Union Government has proposed amending… Continue reading Beyond childcare, four barriers to female participation in cities

The Indian Diaspora as Australia’s Identity, Its Future

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Indian diaspora. Introduction India has become Australia’s largest overseas-born community, overtaking the England-born population for the first time. This marks a historic change in Australia’s demographic profile and national identity. The Indian diaspora has become an important pillar of Australia–India relations. At the same time, its rapid growth has raised… Continue reading The Indian Diaspora as Australia’s Identity, Its Future

India’s engineering education needs a reset in the AI era

Source: The post “India’s engineering education needs a reset in the AI era” has been created based on “India’s engineering education needs a reset in the AI era” published in “Indian Express” on 8 July 2026. India’s engineering education needs a reset in the AI era. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: Engineering education is… Continue reading India’s engineering education needs a reset in the AI era

AI Governance and a Voice for the Global South

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology  And Gs Paper 2- Governance India hosted the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to bring the Global South’s needs into the centre of AI governance. The summit initially focused on real-world harms, equity and inclusion, but India’s AI approach later shifted towards investment, domestic AI adoption and… Continue reading AI Governance and a Voice for the Global South

Building water security in a rapidly drying India

Source: The post “Building water security in a rapidly drying India” has been created based on “Building water security in a rapidly drying India” published in “The Hindu” on 4 July 2026. Building water security in a rapidly drying India. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2-Governance Context: India is facing an increasing water security crisis due to… Continue reading Building water security in a rapidly drying India

Fixing the rot: On the subversion of public examinations and recruitment

Source: The post “Fixing the rot: On the subversion of public examinations and recruitment” has been created based on “Fixing the rot: On the subversion of public examinations and recruitment”  published in “The Hindu” on 2 July 2026. Fixing the rot: On the subversion of public examinations and recruitment. UPSC Syllabus: GS –2- Governance Context:… Continue reading Fixing the rot: On the subversion of public examinations and recruitment

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