UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Introduction India’s public culture has long accepted satire as a way to question authority and expose social contradictions. Political humour, cartoons, and artistic exaggeration have traditionally existed within democratic tolerance. However, recent content blocking actions and expanded… Continue reading India’s Satirical Freedom and the Scope of State Power
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India and France upgrade ties to Special Global Strategic Partnership
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction India and France upgraded their relationship to a Special Global Strategic Partnership during President Emmanuel Macron’s official visit to India in February 2026. The decision reflects the deepening and widening of bilateral cooperation across defence, technology, economy and global governance. It signals a long-term strategic alignment between… Continue reading India and France upgrade ties to Special Global Strategic Partnership
The new world disorder, from rules to might
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – International Relation Introduction The new world disorder, from rules to might reflects a global shift from restraint to raw power. The post-war system promised that law would guide states and institutions would prevent domination. Today that confidence is weakening. Sovereignty is questioned, cooperation is shrinking, and global stability depends… Continue reading The new world disorder, from rules to might
India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset
Source: The post “India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset” has been created, based on “India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset” published in “The Hindu” on 17 February 2026. India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: India adopted a federal system with… Continue reading India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset
Cities of debt: On the Urban Challenge Fund
Source: The post “Cities of debt: On the Urban Challenge Fund” has been created, based on “Cities of debt: On the Urban Challenge Fund” published in “The Hindu” on 17 February 2026. Cities of debt: On the Urban Challenge Fund. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India’s rapid urbanisation requires large investments in infrastructure, housing,… Continue reading Cities of debt: On the Urban Challenge Fund
Bridging a divide with an ‘Indian Scientific Service’
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance Introduction India’s governance structure was built after Independence around generalist administrators who ensured stability during nation-building. Over time, policy challenges became deeply scientific, technological, and environmental. Scientists entered government, but service rules did not evolve accordingly. This institutional mismatch has limited the effective use of scientific expertise in policymaking.… Continue reading Bridging a divide with an ‘Indian Scientific Service’
The UAE-India corridor is sparking a growth story
Source: The post “The UAE-India corridor is sparking a growth story” has been created, based on “The UAE-India corridor is sparking a growth story” published in “The Hindu” on 16 February 2026. The UAE-India corridor is sparking a growth story. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: The economic partnership between India and United Arab… Continue reading The UAE-India corridor is sparking a growth story
Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission
Source: The post “Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission has been created, based on “Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission” published in “The Hindu ” on 13 February 2026. Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: The 16th Finance Commission, chaired by Arvind Panagariya, has submitted its… Continue reading Fiscal Federalism and the 16th Finance Commission
Centre Revises IT Rules to Address AI-Based Content
Source: The post “Centre Revises IT Rules to Address AI-Based Content” has been created, based on “Take down deepfakes within two hours: India’s new IT Rules” published in “The Hindu ” on 12 February 2026. Centre Revises IT Rules to Address AI-Based Content. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Government of India has notified… Continue reading Centre Revises IT Rules to Address AI-Based Content
US Trade Deal Softening: Implications for India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction On 6 February 2026, India and the United States issued a Joint Statement outlining an Interim Trade Agreement. It removes the punitive 25% tariff on Indian goods, reduces reciprocal tariffs from 25% to 18%, and proposes a $500 billion purchase plan over five years. Soon after, the… Continue reading US Trade Deal Softening: Implications for India
