UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -e-Governance Introduction Digital tools are increasingly used in welfare programmes to monitor attendance, prevent fraud, and enforce discipline. They promise quick fixes to long-standing problems such as absenteeism, corruption, and weak accountability. Yet their growing use has shifted attention from real work to digital compliance. Many tools create new… Continue reading Surveillance apps in welfare, snake oil for accountability
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Why the Rupee Has a Capital Account Problem
Introduction India’s rupee is under pressure mainly because the capital account has weakened even though the current account deficit remains manageable. Merchandise trade deficits have widened, but rising invisibles have prevented a sharp external imbalance. The real stress today comes from declining foreign investment, persistent portfolio outflows, a strong global dollar, delayed trade decisions, high… Continue reading Why the Rupee Has a Capital Account Problem
Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum
Source: The post “Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum” has been created, based on “Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum” published in “The Hindu” on 6 December 2025. Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: India faces… Continue reading Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum
Urban Soils – The Unsung Hero
Source: The post “Urban Soils – The Unsung Hero” has been created, based on “A day to pause and come down to earth” published in “The Hindu” on 5 December 2025. Urban Soils – The Unsung Hero. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: World Soil Day is observed on December 5th every year to raise… Continue reading Urban Soils – The Unsung Hero
India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047
Source: The post “India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047” has been created, based on “India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047” published in “The Hindu” on 5 December 2025. India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s bioeconomy has grown significantly, from $10 billion in… Continue reading India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047
Systemic challenges with the working of IBC
Source: The post “Systemic challenges with the working of IBC” has been created, based on “IBC resolution process: House panel raises concerns over ‘haircuts’, asset valuation; encourage global bidding” published in “Indian Express” on 4 December 2025. Systemic challenges with the working of IBC. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy… Continue reading Systemic challenges with the working of IBC
The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics
Source: The post “The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics” has been created, based on “The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics” published in “The Hindu” on 4 December 2025. The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Urban resilience, particularly in the face… Continue reading The climate is breaching the wall of urban metrics
A Dismantling of Base of Environmental Regulation
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment Introduction In CREDAI vs Vanashakti (November 18, 2025), the Supreme Court recalled its May 2025 decision that had struck down ex post facto environmental clearances (ECs). This recall reopens the dispute and weakens a strict, preventive approach based on prior ECs. It raises concern that finished projects and… Continue reading A Dismantling of Base of Environmental Regulation
A Missing Link in India’s Mineral Mission
Introduction India wants secure, low-carbon growth, but its critical mineral policy still focuses more on mining than on processing. Processing is the missing link that decides whether India remains a supplier of raw ores or becomes a builder of resilient, high-tech industries. Closing this gap is central to energy security, industrial competitiveness, and strategic autonomy.… Continue reading A Missing Link in India’s Mineral Mission
Why does India need bioremediation?
Source: The post “Why does India need bioremediation?” has been created, based on “Why does India need bioremediation? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 3 December 2025. Why does India need bioremediation? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Bioremediation refers to the use of microorganisms and plants to break down or transform toxic pollutants… Continue reading Why does India need bioremediation?
