UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Model Youth Gram Sabhas. Introduction Gram Sabha is the constitutional foundation of grassroots democracy under Article 243A. It represents every registered voter and enables direct, participatory decisions on budgets… Continue reading Model Youth Gram Sabhas
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India–Taliban Engagement
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International Relations-India and its neighbourhood- relations. Introduction India is weighing deeper contact with Kabul while guarding security and leverage. Pakistan–Taliban tensions, the Taliban Foreign Minister’s India visit, and India’s plan to upgrade its Kabul mission shape this moment. The core issues are India’s security, $3 billion development stake, and regional balance.… Continue reading India–Taliban Engagement
Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers
Introduction The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) of the Government of India recently announced revised/consolidated guidelines for the selection of Whole-Time Directors of the Public Sector Banks (PSBs), reigniting the ‘public vs. private’ debate. Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers. Features of the Revised Guidelines The revised Guidelines, inter alia, seeks to… Continue reading Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers
The case for a board of peace and sustainable security
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. The case for a board of peace and sustainable security. Introduction The UN turns 80 with a sharp gap between ideals and structures. The Security Council reacts to crises but does not sustain peace. Political engagement… Continue reading The case for a board of peace and sustainable security
AI’s rewriting of the rules of education
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. AI’s rewriting of the rules of education. Introduction India is preparing to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) from class three in the 2026–27 academic year, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The plan aims… Continue reading AI’s rewriting of the rules of education
China’s complaint against India at WTO
Source: The post “China’s complaint against India at WTO” has been created, based on “China’s complaint against India at WTO” published in “The Hindu” on 30 October 2025. China’s complaint against India at WTO. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2-Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Context: Recently, China filed… Continue reading China’s complaint against India at WTO
The Cough Syrup Catastrophe
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. The Cough Syrup Catastrophe. Introduction India has seen repeated child deaths from contaminated cough syrups. In October 2025, 27 children died in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan after consuming Coldrif and another dextromethorphan-based syrup. WHO confirmed diethylene glycol… Continue reading The Cough Syrup Catastrophe
Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill and Issues Related
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill and Issues Related. Introduction The Bill amends Articles 75, 164, and 239AA to link a Minister’s continuance in office to arrest and 30 days’ custody. It is before… Continue reading Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill and Issues Related
Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion
Source: The post “Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion” has been created, based on “Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion” published in “The Hindu” on 29 October 2025. Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Immigration has historically facilitated human survival, cultural exchange, and social progress. Contemporary… Continue reading Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion
Significance of ASEAN for India
Source: The post “Significance of ASEAN for India” has been created, based on “Missed opportunity: On India and ASEAN summit in Malaysia” published in “The Hindu” on 29 October 2025. Significance of ASEAN for India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2-Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Context: India has… Continue reading Significance of ASEAN for India
