UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors And Paper 3- conservation Introduction India faces growing water demand, freshwater stress and excessive groundwater extraction, while much treated wastewater remains unused or is discharged into water bodies. Safe Reuse of Treated Water (SRTW) can provide a reliable source for… Continue reading Adopt Policies for Reuse of Treated Water
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OBC creamy layer and the income test
Source: The post “OBC creamy layer and the income test” has been created based on “OBC creamy-layer income test: What did the Supreme Court rule, and why is the Centre seeking clarification? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 31 August 2026. OBC creamy layer and the income test. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance Context: The… Continue reading OBC creamy layer and the income test
Safeguarding small sellers in the e-comm space
Source: The post “Safeguarding small sellers in the e-comm space” has been created based on “Safeguarding small sellers in the e-comm space” published in “Indian Express” on 25 August 2026. Safeguarding small sellers in the e-comm space. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- International Relations Context: India is increasingly using cross-border e-commerce to connect small producers, artisans… Continue reading Safeguarding small sellers in the e-comm space
Why Central Asia matters for India
Source: The post “Why Central Asia matters for India” has been created based on “PM Modi visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic: Why Central Asia matters for India” published in “Indian Express” on 25 August 2026. Why Central Asia matters for India. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- International Relations Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Central… Continue reading Why Central Asia matters for India
India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood
Source: The post “India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood” has been created based on “India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood” published in “The Hindu” on 28 July 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-International Relations Context: Central Asia is an important part of India’s extended neighbourhood, despite the lack of direct overland connectivity. India shares deep… Continue reading India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood
The High Cost of India’s Private Health-Care Boom
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Introduction India’s private health-care expansion has improved access to specialised treatment, advanced technology and tertiary care, but it has also created a serious affordability gap. Treatment in private hospitals costs far more than in public facilities, while many… Continue reading The High Cost of India’s Private Health-Care Boom
End the Culture of Secrecy in Judicial Appointments
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Judiciary Introduction The Collegium system was developed to protect judicial independence from executive interference. However, its functioning has raised concerns over secrecy, unclear selection criteria and the absence of publicly intelligible reasons for important decisions. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan’s recent observations have renewed this debate. The central challenge is to preserve… Continue reading End the Culture of Secrecy in Judicial Appointments
What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?
Source: The post “What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?” has been created based on “What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?” published in “DD News” on 26 August 2026. What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom? UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- International Relations Context: The… Continue reading What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?
Time for Yoshida Doctrine 2.0
Source: The post “Time for Yoshida Doctrine 2.0” has been created based on “Time for Yoshida Doctrine 2.0” published in “Tribune” on 25 August 2026. Time for Yoshida Doctrine 2.0 UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- International Relations Context: The Yoshida Doctrine enabled post-war Japan to rely on the US security umbrella while concentrating on economic recovery. Today,… Continue reading Time for Yoshida Doctrine 2.0
Vande Mataram and the Right to Dissent
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India Introduction The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026 extends criminal-law protection to Vande Mataram, similar to the National Anthem. This raises questions about its historical and constitutional status, the freedom of conscience, and the right to remain silent. The central issue is whether respect… Continue reading Vande Mataram and the Right to Dissent
