UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Introduction India has emerged as one of the world’s largest suppliers of seafarers, with about 3.2 lakh seafarers (June 2025) and over 12% of the global workforce. However, Indian seafarers work across multiple countries, legal… Continue reading India’s Foreign Policy Must Look Seaward
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India’s Move Towards Polymer Currency
Syllabus- GS 2/GS 3- Government policies and interventions for development/Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources Introduction The Reserve Bank of India, through its note-printing subsidiary Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt. Ltd. (BRBNMPL), has floated a global Expression of Interest (EOI) for procuring Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) substrate embedded with advanced… Continue reading India’s Move Towards Polymer Currency
The right to protest and the limits of police power
Source: The post “The right to protest and the limits of police power” has been created based on “The right to protest and the limits of police power” published in “The Hindu ” on 24 July 2026. The right to protest and the limits of police power. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance Context: The right to… Continue reading The right to protest and the limits of police power
A checklist for a new-age courtroom
Source: The post “A checklist for a new-age courtroom” has been created based on “A checklist for a new-age courtroom” published in “Indian Express” on 22 July 2026. A checklist for a new-age courtroom. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper II – Governance Context: The Supreme Court has released draft regulations for the use of Artificial Intelligence… Continue reading A checklist for a new-age courtroom
Where does the law stand on internet shutdowns in India?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. And Governance. Where does the law stand on internet shutdowns in India? Introduction Internet shutdowns are legally permitted in India only under limited circumstances to address public emergency or public safety concerns.… Continue reading Where does the law stand on internet shutdowns in India?
A checklist for a new-age courtroom
Source: The post “A checklist for a new-age courtroom” has been created based on “A checklist for a new-age courtroom” published in “Indian Express” on 22 July 2026. A checklist for a new-age courtroom. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper II – Governance Context: The Supreme Court has released draft regulations for the use of Artificial Intelligence… Continue reading A checklist for a new-age courtroom
The precarity of living in urban slums
Source: The post “The precarity of living in urban slums” has been created based on “The precarity of living in urban slums” published in “Business Line” on 21 July 2026. The precarity of living in urban slums. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: Urban India has witnessed significant expansion in schools, health centres,… Continue reading The precarity of living in urban slums
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
