The Long-Term Implications of the U.S.-Iran Deal

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- International Relation Introduction The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States has ended immediate hostilities and opened a 60-day negotiation process. Though the agreement offers hope for reducing tensions, major disputes over Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions, and the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved. The deal marks only… Continue reading The Long-Term Implications of the U.S.-Iran Deal

Drone Revolution and Modern Warfare

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction For decades, military power was measured by expensive platforms such as tanks, fighter aircraft, missiles, artillery, and warships. Recent conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia have challenged this model by demonstrating the growing importance of commercially derived drones, rapid innovation, and AI-enabled systems. Drones now perform… Continue reading Drone Revolution and Modern Warfare

India’s E20 Fuel Push: Challenges and Lessons from Brazil

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India has achieved 20% ethanol blending (E20) ahead of schedule and is now preparing for the next phase of ethanol adoption. The government has exempted 22%-30% ethanol-petrol blends from excise duty and proposed recognition of E85 and E100 fuels under motor vehicle rules. These measures… Continue reading India’s E20 Fuel Push: Challenges and Lessons from Brazil

Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime

Source: The post “Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime’” has been created based on “Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime’”, published in “The Hindu” on 15 June 2026. Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Economy Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was enacted to provide a time-bound insolvency resolution framework in… Continue reading Towards a fair, efficient insolvency regime

Long Overdue: On Coal Exchanges

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction The Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 mark an important step in modernizing India’s coal market. The rules operationalize the Mineral Exchange framework introduced through the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025. The reform seeks to create a regulated coal trading platform that promotes transparency, market-based pricing,… Continue reading Long Overdue: On Coal Exchanges

Indian industry is at a crossroads — it needs to look at longer horizons

Source: The post “Indian industry is at a crossroads” has been created based on “Indian industry is at a crossroads — it needs to look at longer horizons”, published in “Indian Express” on 13 June 2026. Indian industry is at a crossroads — it needs to look at longer horizons. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3 -Indian Economy… Continue reading Indian industry is at a crossroads — it needs to look at longer horizons

India’s R&D Challenge

Source: The post “India’s R&D Challenge” has been created based on “R&D underspending in India has no one cause. It’s systemic as well as cultural”, published in “The Hindu” on 12 June 2026. India’s R&D Challenge. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Economy Context: Research and Development (R&D) is critical for technological innovation, industrial competitiveness, and economic growth.… Continue reading India’s R&D Challenge

The Reality Behind Falling Net FDI

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India’s net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has declined sharply despite strong gross inflows. The debate often focuses on headline numbers, but this overlooks the composition of FDI and the Balance of Payments (BoP) framework governing inflows and outflows. Different investor types, capital repatriation, outward investment and associated… Continue reading The Reality Behind Falling Net FDI

Foreseeable Accidents: On the Recent Industrial Accidents in India

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Disaster and disaster management. Introduction Recent industrial accidents in Surat and Visakhapatnam have renewed concerns about workplace safety in India. Although these incidents occurred in different sectors, both involved risks that were already well known and for which preventive measures existed. Their recurrence suggests that many industrial disasters are not… Continue reading Foreseeable Accidents: On the Recent Industrial Accidents in India

Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’

Source: The post “Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’” has been created based on “Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’”, published in “The Hindu” on 10 June 2026. Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Science and technology Context: The emergence of Mythos-class AI models such as… Continue reading Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’

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