UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2– Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. Introduction India’s Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is meant to keep campaigns dignified and elections fair, yet it lacks statutory force. As politics, technology, and campaigning tactics evolve, loopholes, slow enforcement, and resource gaps strain its effectiveness. The code is respected publicly, yet routinely… Continue reading The Malleable Code of Conduct (CoC)
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A Need for Nationwide SIR
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Representation of People’s Act Introduction India’s electoral roll is now a dynamic national database. Precision is vital. After a contentious Bihar drive, a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR 2.0) has been announced. It is presented as paperless, people-friendly, and robust. Yet a core weakness remains: duplicate voter entries. This… Continue reading A Need for Nationwide SIR
AI and Jobs vs Work: The Economic Dimension
Source: The post “AI and Jobs vs Work: The Economic Dimension” has been created, based on “AI and Jobs vs Work: The Economic Dimension” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 4 November 2025. AI and Jobs vs Work: The Economic Dimension. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Economy Introduction: The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI)… Continue reading AI and Jobs vs Work: The Economic Dimension
Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession
Source: The post “Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession” has been created, based on “Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 4 November 2025. Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Economy Introduction: The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 has brought a major reform in India’s banking and succession… Continue reading Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession
Model Youth Gram Sabhas
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Model Youth Gram Sabhas. Introduction Gram Sabha is the constitutional foundation of grassroots democracy under Article 243A. It represents every registered voter and enables direct, participatory decisions on budgets… Continue reading Model Youth Gram Sabhas
India–Taliban Engagement
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International Relations-India and its neighbourhood- relations. Introduction India is weighing deeper contact with Kabul while guarding security and leverage. Pakistan–Taliban tensions, the Taliban Foreign Minister’s India visit, and India’s plan to upgrade its Kabul mission shape this moment. The core issues are India’s security, $3 billion development stake, and regional balance.… Continue reading India–Taliban Engagement
Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers
Introduction The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) of the Government of India recently announced revised/consolidated guidelines for the selection of Whole-Time Directors of the Public Sector Banks (PSBs), reigniting the ‘public vs. private’ debate. Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers. Features of the Revised Guidelines The revised Guidelines, inter alia, seeks to… Continue reading Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers
The case for a board of peace and sustainable security
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. The case for a board of peace and sustainable security. Introduction The UN turns 80 with a sharp gap between ideals and structures. The Security Council reacts to crises but does not sustain peace. Political engagement… Continue reading The case for a board of peace and sustainable security
AI’s rewriting of the rules of education
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. AI’s rewriting of the rules of education. Introduction India is preparing to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) from class three in the 2026–27 academic year, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The plan aims… Continue reading AI’s rewriting of the rules of education
China’s complaint against India at WTO
Source: The post “China’s complaint against India at WTO” has been created, based on “China’s complaint against India at WTO” published in “The Hindu” on 30 October 2025. China’s complaint against India at WTO. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2-Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Context: Recently, China filed… Continue reading China’s complaint against India at WTO
