Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is now a serious and escalating threat for India and for the world. The WHO’s GLASS 2025 report shows that common bacteria are often resistant to standard antibiotics, and India faces far higher resistance than the global average. GLASS and national data also reveal gaps in surveillance, weak regulation, and slow… Continue reading Antimicrobial Resistance in India
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A Case of Privileged Communications
Source: The post “A Case of Privileged Communications” has been created, based on “A Case of Privileged Communications” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 13 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Polity Context: The Supreme Court on October 31, 2025, reaffirmed the indispensable role of advocates in India’s constitutional democracy. It held that a… Continue reading A Case of Privileged Communications
G2 and India
Introduction The US–China “G2” dynamic refers to a situation where the US and China act as the two main centres of global power. The recent Trump–Xi meeting at the Busan APEC Summit, framed as a “G2”, highlighted this reality. Their strategic calm may reduce global tensions, but it also exposes India’s limited economic leverage and… Continue reading G2 and India
Lacunae in India’s Labour Policy
Introduction Across many sectors, workers face unstable jobs, reclassification, and lost benefits. Informality is widespread. Forced and coercive work still exists. The draft Shram Shakti Niti 2025 promises a fair, inclusive, and future-ready system. It links social security, safety, skills, and digital tools. The real question is delivery: will protections reach informal, gig, and low-literacy… Continue reading Lacunae in India’s Labour Policy
Role of a Pay Commission in India
Source: The post “Role of a Pay Commission in India” has been created, based on “What is the role of a pay commission?” published in “The Hindu” on 11 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: A Pay Commission is established by the Government of India through an executive order to review… Continue reading Role of a Pay Commission in India
Celebration of India–Bhutan Ties
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -International Relations – India and its neighborhood- relations. Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bhutan for Jigme Singye Wangchuck’s (previous king ) 70th birthday highlights the depth and continuity of India–Bhutan ties. The relationship has moved from the 1949 Treaty to the 2007 sovereign-equality framework, anchored by hydropower… Continue reading Celebration of India–Bhutan Ties
India’s AI Guidelines for Tech Regulation
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Introduction India has unveiled governance guidelines for Artificial Intelligence to balance innovation with accountability and growth with safety. The approach prefers agile, sector-specific regulation over an immediate new AI law. It… Continue reading India’s AI Guidelines for Tech Regulation
Abraham Accords: A New Geopolitical Balancing Act
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -International relation. Introduction Kazakhstan has joined the Abraham Accords, a U.S.-brokered framework that normalised ties with Israel. The step is symbolic and strategic. It comes during President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan’s visit to Washington, where the United States is seeking renewed influence in Central Asia amid Russian and Chinese… Continue reading Abraham Accords: A New Geopolitical Balancing Act
A blueprint for India’s ‘regulatory stack
Source: The post “A blueprint for India’s ‘regulatory stack’” has been created, based on “A blueprint for India’s ‘regulatory stack’” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 8 November 2025. A blueprint for India’s ‘regulatory stack. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance, Transparency & E-Governance Introduction: As India deepens its digital governance ecosystem, the next… Continue reading A blueprint for India’s ‘regulatory stack
Why the nomination process needs reform
Source: The post “Why the nomination process needs reform” has been created, based on “Why the nomination process needs reform” published in “The Hindu” on 7 November 2025. Why the nomination process needs reform. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Polity & Governance Context: The Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951 lays down that only… Continue reading Why the nomination process needs reform
