Source: The post “U.S.A–Russia Sanctions Bill: Implications for India’s Oil Imports and Trade” has been created based on “U.S.A–Russia Sanctions Bill: Implications for India’s Oil Imports and Trade” published in “Indian Express” on 19 September 2026. U.S.A–Russia Sanctions Bill: Implications for India’s Oil Imports and Trade. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-International Relations Context: The U.S.A House of… Continue reading U.S.A–Russia Sanctions Bill: Implications for India’s Oil Imports and Trade
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Uniform Civil Code Debate
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India Introduction The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) seeks common civil laws for citizens in matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption. Article 44 of the Constitution, under the Directive Principles of State Policy, directs the State to endeavour to secure a common civil code for citizens throughout… Continue reading Uniform Civil Code Debate
A War Room for India in an Age of Sanctions
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relations Introduction: A War Room for India in an Age of Sanctions Economic sanctions are no longer limited to foreign policy; they can affect banks, shipping, energy supplies, trade and households. The latest U.S. sanctions and tariff measures show how India’s dependence on global financial and maritime networks can… Continue reading A War Room for India in an Age of Sanctions
Government health schemes at a crossroads
Source: The post “Government health schemes at a crossroads” has been created based on “Government health schemes at a crossroads” published in “Business Line” on 18 September 2026. Government health schemes at a crossroads. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has provided healthcare security to serving and retired government employees and… Continue reading Government health schemes at a crossroads
Mining Amendment is Unfair to States
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Introduction Mining is concentrated in States such as Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka, which bear both the benefits and costs of extraction. The MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 seeks predictable taxation… Continue reading Mining Amendment is Unfair to States
BRICS, and the future of cross-border payments
Source: The post “BRICS, and the future of cross-border payments” has been created based on “BRICS, and the future of cross-border payments” published in “Business Line” on 17 September 2026. BRICS, and the future of cross-border payments. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- International Relations Context: BRICS has been working towards greater use of national currencies… Continue reading BRICS, and the future of cross-border payments
EVM totalisers protect both votes and voters
Source: The post “EVM totalisers protect both votes and voters” has been created based on “EVM totalisers protect both votes and voters” published in “Hindustan Times” on 15 September 2026. EVM totalisers protect both votes and voters. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Indian Polity & Governance Context: The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response on the use… Continue reading EVM totalisers protect both votes and voters
The Evidence Gap in Dole Politics
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 Dole politics refers to recurring cash transfers, subsidies and free services used to provide immediate welfare support. In India’s poor and informal economy, such support can help households facing unstable… Continue reading The Evidence Gap in Dole Politics
The BRICS Bank — An Alternative That Wasn’t
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Introduction BRICS created the New Development Bank (NDB) and Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) to provide developing countries with alternatives to the World Bank, IMF and dollar-dominated financial system. However, after a decade, these institutions remain much smaller… Continue reading The BRICS Bank — An Alternative That Wasn’t
ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says
Source: The post “ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says” has been created based on “ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says” published in “The Hindu” on 12 September 2026. ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: Several employee associations of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have… Continue reading ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says
