UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Introduction The draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2026, released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, introduce major changes to online speech regulation. Though presented as simple clarifications, they expand… Continue reading A Tightening of the Fist in India’s Digital Public Square
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Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-Plus Cities” Report
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Summer as a Source of Income Shock for Gig Workers
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Heatwaves have become a regular and prolonged feature of Indian summers, with significant heat-related mortality recorded in 2022. While preparedness has improved in health response, the economic impact remains under-recognised. Gig and delivery workers, who depend on continuous outdoor work, face direct exposure to extreme… Continue reading Summer as a Source of Income Shock for Gig Workers
Information asymmetry in higher education
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Introduction India’s higher education system has expanded rapidly, with enrolment rising from 3.42 crore (2014-15) to 4.33 crore (2021-22) and improved Gross Enrolment Ratio. The system now offers diverse and multidisciplinary choices. However, students still depend on limited,… Continue reading Information asymmetry in higher education
Financial inclusion will depend on stronger rural credit access
Source: The post “Financial inclusion will depend on stronger rural credit access” has been created, based on “Financial inclusion will depend on stronger rural credit access” published in “BusinessLine” on 27th March 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India has achieved significant progress in financial inclusion through the expansion of bank accounts and digital… Continue reading Financial inclusion will depend on stronger rural credit access
India Can’t Go Green If It Runs Short of Critical Minerals
Source: The post “India Can’t Go Green If It Runs Short of Critical Minerals” has been created, based on “India Can’t Go Green If It Runs Short of Critical Minerals” published in “Mint” on 27th March 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India is rapidly advancing towards clean energy through solar expansion, electric vehicles, and… Continue reading India Can’t Go Green If It Runs Short of Critical Minerals
Transferring equity to coastal communities
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment And Gs Paper 2-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction India’s conservation framework has remained land-centric for decades, while the 7,516-km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) remain under-utilised despite legal provisions. The marine sector operates on an extraction-only model… Continue reading Transferring equity to coastal communities
How El Nino could impact the world’s weather in 2026/27
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Information Warfare
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Introduction Information warfare has become a key feature of modern conflicts. The first sign of a crisis now appears on a phone screen through forwarded videos and online content. Public opinion forms quickly as emotion before official clarification… Continue reading Information Warfare
Scaling Climate Adaptation from Policy to Grassroots
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3-Environment Introduction India is the ninth most climate-vulnerable country, facing 430 extreme weather events (1995–2024) that caused $170 billion losses and affected 1.3 billion people. The updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2031–35 recognise these risks and stress mainstreaming climate adaptation into development planning. The key challenge lies in scaling adaptation… Continue reading Scaling Climate Adaptation from Policy to Grassroots
