UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Introduction The global nuclear non-proliferation regime is facing growing instability as diplomatic approaches are increasingly replaced by coercive counterproliferation measures such as sanctions, military strikes, covert operations, and sabotage. While these policies aimed to stop the spread… Continue reading Nuclear restraint hinges on diplomacy, not force
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A watershed moment in India’s defence posture
Source: The post “A watershed moment in India’s defence posture” has been created, based on “A watershed moment in India’s defence posture” published in “The Hindu” on 9 May 2026. A watershed moment in India’s defence posture. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Internal Security Context: Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, was India’s military response to… Continue reading A watershed moment in India’s defence posture
Building hazards: On preventing and fighting fires
UPSC Syllabus- GS 3- Syllabus-Disaster and disaster management. Introduction Recent fire accidents in Indian cities once again expose the fragile state of urban safety infrastructure. The latest fire incident in Shahdara, East Delhi, which claimed nine lives and left around 15 people seriously injured, highlighted how poor building design and inadequate emergency preparedness can turn… Continue reading Building hazards: On preventing and fighting fires
India’s Steel Sector Advances Towards Self-Reliance
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India’s steel sector has emerged as a major driver of industrial growth, infrastructure expansion, and economic development. India became the world’s second-largest steel producer in 2018 and continues to retain this position. Rising domestic demand, increasing exports, policy support, and expanding production capacity are strengthening… Continue reading India’s Steel Sector Advances Towards Self-Reliance
India’s Energy Security Amid Conflicts
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine exposed India’s deep vulnerability to global energy disruptions. Rising crude oil prices, sanctions, shipping risks, and supply-chain disruptions quickly affected inflation, growth, industrial costs, and fuel supplies in India. The crisis showed that energy security is no longer… Continue reading India’s Energy Security Amid Conflicts
Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat
Source: The post “Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat” has been created, based on “Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat” published in “The Hindu” on 6 May 2026. Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Industrial sector accounts… Continue reading Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat
An Agenda for Risk Mitigation in Context of Vulnerability to FPI
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Markets often assume that India is highly vulnerable to oil shocks and FPI volatility. However, many indicators show stronger resilience than perceived. India has diversified growth drivers, stable domestic participation, and low external imbalance. Despite global shocks, macro fundamentals remain stable. The issue lies more in misreading… Continue reading An Agenda for Risk Mitigation in Context of Vulnerability to FPI
What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act?
Source: The post “What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act?” has been created, based on “What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act?” published in “Indian Express” on 5 May 2026. What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: The Forest Rights… Continue reading What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act?
Keeping India’s carbon money at home
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Environment Introduction The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which charges a carbon price on imports based on emissions, came into force on January 1, 2026. It aims to ensure fair competition between domestic and foreign producers. However, Indian exporters face full costs without similar support.… Continue reading Keeping India’s carbon money at home
India’s capital account obsession
Source: The post “India’s capital account obsession” has been created, based on “India’s capital account obsession” published in “BusinessLine” on 4 May 2026. India’s capital account obsession. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The current account reflects earnings from trade in goods and services, along with factor income and transfers. The capital account records capital… Continue reading India’s capital account obsession
