UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. The Cough Syrup Catastrophe. Introduction India has seen repeated child deaths from contaminated cough syrups. In October 2025, 27 children died in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan after consuming Coldrif and another dextromethorphan-based syrup. WHO confirmed diethylene glycol… Continue reading The Cough Syrup Catastrophe
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Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill and Issues Related
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill and Issues Related. Introduction The Bill amends Articles 75, 164, and 239AA to link a Minister’s continuance in office to arrest and 30 days’ custody. It is before… Continue reading Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill and Issues Related
Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion
Source: The post “Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion” has been created, based on “Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion” published in “The Hindu” on 29 October 2025. Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Immigration has historically facilitated human survival, cultural exchange, and social progress. Contemporary… Continue reading Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion
Significance of ASEAN for India
Source: The post “Significance of ASEAN for India” has been created, based on “Missed opportunity: On India and ASEAN summit in Malaysia” published in “The Hindu” on 29 October 2025. Significance of ASEAN for India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2-Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Context: India has… Continue reading Significance of ASEAN for India
The Chimerica Challenge
Introduction The US–China relationship is shifting from deep economic interdependence to strategic rivalry. This change creates risk and opportunity for Asia, especially India. A short truce in trade or technology will not erase structural contradictions. India must avoid panic and passivity, and instead build leverage through reforms, defence modernisation, and a clear technology strategy. The… Continue reading The Chimerica Challenge
Restoring Balance in the Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific region has re-emerged as a focal point in global geopolitics after a period of relative neglect, during which major powers such as the US shifted their attention to crises in Europe and the Middle East. This lull, however, allowed China to quietly expand its influence, reshaping regional dynamics and underlining the need for… Continue reading Restoring Balance in the Indo-Pacific
The race for global leadership in science
Source: The post “The race for global leadership in science” has been created, based on “The race for global leadership in science” published in “The Hindu” on 28 October 2025. The race for global leadership in science. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Science & Technology Context: The United States has historically dominated global science and… Continue reading The race for global leadership in science
A start for North-South carbon market cooperation
Source: The post “A start for North-South carbon market cooperation” has been created, based on “A start for North-South carbon market cooperation” published in “The Hindu” on 28 October 2025. A start for North-South carbon market cooperation. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2-Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Context:… Continue reading A start for North-South carbon market cooperation
Contours of Constitutional Morality
Source: The post “Contours of Constitutional Morality” has been created, based on “Contours of Constitutional Morality” published in “The Hindu” on 27 October 2025. Contours of Constitutional Morality. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context: Constitutional morality in India ensures that governance adheres to constitutional… Continue reading Contours of Constitutional Morality
Deepfakes and Democracy
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, to regulate synthetic content, including AI-generated videos, images, and voices. The draft aims to make the creators and platforms behind such content accountable and transparent. If adopted, India would become one of the first democracies to formally address… Continue reading Deepfakes and Democracy
