Source: The post “Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons” has been created, based on “Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons” published in “Business Line” on 18 March 2026. Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Indian prisons are facing a serious… Continue reading Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons
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Transgender Rights Amendment Bill
Source: The post “Transgender Rights Amendment Bill” has been created, based on “Transgender Rights Amendment Bill: Key Changes to 2019 Act Explained” published in “Indian Express” on 17 March 2026. Transgender Rights Amendment Bill. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 was enacted in line with the Supreme Court’s… Continue reading Transgender Rights Amendment Bill
Oil prices reflect geopolitical risks, not only supply
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2-International relation And GS Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction Crude oil prices surged sharply after the war in West Asia, reaching $118 per barrel, while Brent crude rose from $57.56 in mid-December 2025, more than doubling within two months. Prices remain above three digits with no immediate easing. This situation shows that… Continue reading Oil prices reflect geopolitical risks, not only supply
Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world
Source: The post “Renewable Transition in India: Policy and Institutional Bottlenecks” has been created, based on “Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world” published in “Indian Express” on 16 March 2026. Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world. UPSC… Continue reading Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world
Indian fertilizers’ Hormuz choke
Source: The post “Indian fertilizers’ Hormuz choke” has been created, based on “Indian fertilizers’ Hormuz choke” published in “Business Line” on 16 March 2026. Indian fertilizers’ Hormuz choke. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global maritime chokepoint that facilitates large volumes of energy and fertilizer feedstock trade.… Continue reading Indian fertilizers’ Hormuz choke
The fate of the Washington Consensus, once talisman
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction The Washington Consensus emerged in 1989 as a dominant framework for economic reform. It promoted liberalisation, privatisation, and deregulation as solutions for economic crises in developing countries. International financial institutions promoted these reforms as a universal model for growth and stability. Over time, financial crises, social backlash,… Continue reading The fate of the Washington Consensus, once talisman
War in West Asia and the Crisis of Indian Seafarer Abandonment
UPSC Syllabus– GS Paper 2- Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora — their Structure, Mandate Introduction The ongoing conflict in West Asia has brought a long-ignored maritime crisis into sharp focus – the abandonment of seafarers. With at least three Indian sailors killed in attacks near the Persian Gulf and dozens more stranded, the war… Continue reading War in West Asia and the Crisis of Indian Seafarer Abandonment
Women’s Political Participation in India
UPSC Syllabus: GS paper- Issues related to women, GS paper II- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Introduction Women’s participation in electoral politics in India has expanded significantly over the past six decades. Women now vote in numbers almost equal to men, and… Continue reading Women’s Political Participation in India
Internationalising Higher Education in India: A Reality Check
Source: The post “Internationalising Higher Education in India: A Reality Check” has been created, based on “A reality check on Indian ambition for internationalising higher education” published in “The Hindu” on 13 March 2026. Internationalising Higher Education in India: A Reality Check. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India is increasingly focusing on internationalising its… Continue reading Internationalising Higher Education in India: A Reality Check
Kisan Credit Card: Fueling Growth in Agriculture
Source: The post “Kisan Credit Card: Fueling Growth in Agriculture” has been created, based on “Kisan Credit Card: Fueling Growth in Agriculture” published in “PIB” on 12 March 2026. Kisan Credit Card: Fueling Growth in Agriculture. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2– Governance Context: The Kisan Credit Card Scheme was introduced in 1998 to provide timely and… Continue reading Kisan Credit Card: Fueling Growth in Agriculture
