UPSC Syllabus- GS 2 – India and international order Introduction The global nuclear order shows a sharp contradiction: nuclear weapons have not been used since 1945 and arsenals have declined, yet stability is weakening. A small nuclear club has remained intact, but modernisation, ambiguous testing signals, and weakening treaties now strain this system. Recent statements… Continue reading Global Nuclear Order
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Shutdown of US Government
Syllabus- GS Paper 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests News- US President Donald Trump recently signed a stopgap bill, ending the longest government shutdown in US history. The 43-day shutdown, caused by a budget deadlock between the Executive and Congress, was the 11th since 1976—yet the most… Continue reading Shutdown of US Government
Antimicrobial Resistance in India
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is now a serious and escalating threat for India and for the world. The WHO’s GLASS 2025 report shows that common bacteria are often resistant to standard antibiotics, and India faces far higher resistance than the global average. GLASS and national data also reveal gaps in surveillance, weak regulation, and slow… Continue reading Antimicrobial Resistance in India
A Case of Privileged Communications
Source: The post “A Case of Privileged Communications” has been created, based on “A Case of Privileged Communications” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 13 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Polity Context: The Supreme Court on October 31, 2025, reaffirmed the indispensable role of advocates in India’s constitutional democracy. It held that a… Continue reading A Case of Privileged Communications
G2 and India
Introduction The US–China “G2” dynamic refers to a situation where the US and China act as the two main centres of global power. The recent Trump–Xi meeting at the Busan APEC Summit, framed as a “G2”, highlighted this reality. Their strategic calm may reduce global tensions, but it also exposes India’s limited economic leverage and… Continue reading G2 and India
Lacunae in India’s Labour Policy
Introduction Across many sectors, workers face unstable jobs, reclassification, and lost benefits. Informality is widespread. Forced and coercive work still exists. The draft Shram Shakti Niti 2025 promises a fair, inclusive, and future-ready system. It links social security, safety, skills, and digital tools. The real question is delivery: will protections reach informal, gig, and low-literacy… Continue reading Lacunae in India’s Labour Policy
Role of a Pay Commission in India
Source: The post “Role of a Pay Commission in India” has been created, based on “What is the role of a pay commission?” published in “The Hindu” on 11 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: A Pay Commission is established by the Government of India through an executive order to review… Continue reading Role of a Pay Commission in India
Celebration of India–Bhutan Ties
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -International Relations – India and its neighborhood- relations. Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan for Jigme Singye Wangchuck’s (previous king ) 70th birthday highlights the depth and continuity of India–Bhutan ties. The relationship has moved from the 1949 Treaty to the 2007 sovereign-equality framework, anchored by hydropower… Continue reading Celebration of India–Bhutan Ties
India’s AI Guidelines for Tech Regulation
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Introduction India has unveiled governance guidelines for Artificial Intelligence to balance innovation with accountability and growth with safety. The approach prefers agile, sector-specific regulation over an immediate new AI law. It… Continue reading India’s AI Guidelines for Tech Regulation
Abraham Accords: A New Geopolitical Balancing Act
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -International relation. Introduction Kazakhstan has joined the Abraham Accords, a U.S.-brokered framework that normalised ties with Israel. The step is symbolic and strategic. It comes during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan’s visit to Washington, where the United States is seeking renewed influence in Central Asia amid Russian and Chinese… Continue reading Abraham Accords: A New Geopolitical Balancing Act
