UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The 84th anniversary of the Bangkok Conference (15–23 June 1942) draws attention to a forgotten chapter linking India and Thailand. Their relationship was built on centuries of cultural, religious, linguistic, and commercial exchanges that later acquired political significance during India’s freedom struggle. The Thai-Bharat Cultural Lodge (TBCL)emerged… Continue reading The Hidden History of the Thai-Bharat Connection
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The ‘seven-point IQ opportunity’ for Indian children
Source: The post “The ‘seven-point IQ opportunity’ for Indian children’” has been created based on “The ‘seven-point IQ opportunity’ for Indian children”, published in “The Hindu” on 15 June 2026. The ‘seven-point IQ opportunity’ for Indian children. UPSC Syllabus: GS- 2 -Social Justice Context: Early Childhood Development (ECD) is a crucial phase during which nutrition,… Continue reading The ‘seven-point IQ opportunity’ for Indian children
Equality of Treatment for Persons with Disabilities
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Introduction India has expanded digital welfare delivery and emerged as a major digital welfare state, yet many Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) continue to face unequal access to social security. Disability pensions… Continue reading Equality of Treatment for Persons with Disabilities
The 8th CPC — a chance to reform pay commissions
Source: The post “The 8th CPC — a chance to reform pay commissions” has been created based on “The 8th CPC — a chance to reform pay commissions”, published in “The Hindu” on 13 June 2026. The 8th CPC — a chance to reform pay commissions. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance Context: As India moves towards… Continue reading The 8th CPC — a chance to reform pay commissions
FCRA Bill — Expanding State Control over Civil Society
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Introduction The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25, 2026, seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, which regulates the… Continue reading FCRA Bill — Expanding State Control over Civil Society
Rules for the Four Labour Codes – Vulnerable Workers
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction The notification of rules under the four Labour Codes has completed the implementation framework for labour reforms enacted during 2019–20, nearly six years after their enactment. The reforms aim to simplify labour laws, improve… Continue reading Rules for the Four Labour Codes – Vulnerable Workers
Negotiating federalism in higher education
Source: The post “Negotiating federalism in higher education” has been created based on “Negotiating federalism in higher education”, published in “The Hindu” on 11 June 2026. Negotiating federalism in higher education. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: Higher education in India has emerged as an important site through which the changing dynamics of Indian federalism… Continue reading Negotiating federalism in higher education
Ensuring Dignity in Marital Dissolution
Source: The post “Ensuring Dignity in Marital Dissolution’” has been created based on “In India, needed: A dignified demise for a broken marriage’”, published in “Indian Express” on 11 June 2026. Ensuring Dignity in Marital Dissolution. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: India’s matrimonial laws primarily provide divorce through mutual consent or fault-based grounds. However,… Continue reading Ensuring Dignity in Marital Dissolution
India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement
Source: The post “India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement’” has been created based on “India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement’”, published in “The Hindu” on 10 June 2026. India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement. UPSC Syllabus: GS- 2 – International Relations Context: Myanmar occupies a crucial position in India’s… Continue reading India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement
New and Raw: On Nepal–India Ties
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction Recent visits by Nepal’s new political leadership to India have marked a fresh phase in India–Nepal relations. The outreach comes amid renewed discussions over boundary disputes involving Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura. While territorial issues continue to generate political sensitivities, both countries are simultaneously expanding cooperation in trade,… Continue reading New and Raw: On Nepal–India Ties
