Source: The post “Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?” has been created, based on “Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?” published in “The Hindu” on 22 May 2026. Should the NEET-UG be decentralised? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) was introduced in 2013 to create a single transparent examination for… Continue reading Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?
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Caste away: On the Court and caste count
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Polity and governance Introduction The Supreme Court refused to stop caste enumeration in Census 2027 and called it a policy matter of the government. The decision revived the wider debate on caste, welfare, representation and the long-standing contradiction in India’s approach towards caste. While the state wants a casteless society,… Continue reading Caste away: On the Court and caste count
The fault line in India, US ties: America doesn’t understand ‘equal
Source: The post “The fault line in India, US ties: America doesn’t understand ‘equal” has been created, based on “The fault line in India, US ties: America doesn’t understand ‘equal” published in “Indian Express” on 22 May 2026. The fault line in India, US ties: America doesn’t understand ‘equal. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations… Continue reading The fault line in India, US ties: America doesn’t understand ‘equal
Russia-China Strategic Convergence and Implications for India’s Security
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The deepening partnership between Russia and China is becoming an important factor in global geopolitics and regional stability. Recent visits by Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to Beijing highlighted China’s growing diplomatic influence. Russia seeks economic and strategic support from China, while both countries want stronger coordination… Continue reading Russia-China Strategic Convergence and Implications for India’s Security
Analysing India’s Budgets for Justice
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance And Gs Paper 3– Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of resources, Introduction The Union Budget 2026–27 did not provide targeted funding to improve justice outcomes, reflecting the limited priority given to rule of law in governance and economic growth. A study of justice budgets across 11… Continue reading Analysing India’s Budgets for Justice
Measure for measure: On India’s courts and criticism
Source: The post “Measure for measure: On India’s courts and criticism” has been created, based on “Measure for measure: On India’s courts and criticism” published in “The Hindu” on 21 May 2026. Measure for measure: On India’s courts and criticism. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The issue of criminal contempt has come under debate… Continue reading Measure for measure: On India’s courts and criticism
India-US Nuclear Cooperation and the Future of SMRs
Source: The post “India-US Nuclear Cooperation and the Future of SMRs” has been created, based on “India’s pitch to US nuclear mission: Scale up capacity, small modular reactors key” published in “Indian Express” on 21 May 2026. India-US Nuclear Cooperation and the Future of SMRs. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India and the United… Continue reading India-US Nuclear Cooperation and the Future of SMRs
When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis
Source: The post “When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis” has been created, based on “When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis” published in “Indian Express” on 20 May 2026. When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: India has achieved substantial… Continue reading When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis
Empowering Local Governments for Innovation and Growth
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 India’s federalism debate mainly revolves around the Centre and states, while urban local bodies (ULBs) remain neglected despite the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments. Weak finances, limited administrative powers,… Continue reading Empowering Local Governments for Innovation and Growth
Great-power competition demands a first-principles foreign policy
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The changing relations among the US, China, and Russia are reshaping India’s strategic environment. The growing China-Russia partnership and changing US-China ties have revived debates over India’s foreign policy choices. However, the central challenge for India is not every shift in great-power relations, but the long-term consequences… Continue reading Great-power competition demands a first-principles foreign policy
