UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -security And GS Paper 2- international relations Introduction Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year moratorium. The announcement followed Russia’s claim of a successful test of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and came the same day as Mr. Trump’s… Continue reading Trump Drops a Bomb, on U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing
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The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India
Source: The post “The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India” has been created, based on “The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India” published in “The Hindu” on 31 October 2025. The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Technology Context: Over the past two decades, India’s electricity demand has grown steadily… Continue reading The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India
Debt Sustainability of States
Source: The post “Debt Sustainability of States” has been created, based on “Debt Sustainability of States – A Complex Issue” published in “The Hindu” on 31 October 2025. Debt Sustainability of States. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Indian Economy Context: Debt sustainability of Indian States refers to their capacity to service debt without compromising developmental expenditure… Continue reading Debt Sustainability of States
Merging PSU Banks
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian economy Introduction India’s PSB policy currently prioritises organic growth, governance, and technology with no immediate mergers. Earlier consolidation reduced PSBs from 27 to 12, aligning with Narasimham Committee-II (1998), which envisaged fewer, larger, stronger banks under a three-tier structure. The next phase should build capacity for well-structured, large-ticket… Continue reading Merging PSU Banks
A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition
Source: The post “A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition” has been created, based on “A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition” published in “The Hindu” on 30 October 2025. A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Environment Context: The Paris Agreement, adopted at COP21 in 2015, represents… Continue reading A decade after Paris accord, an unstoppable transition
Internationalising the Indian Rupee and India–Nepal Economic Ties
Source: The post “Internationalising the Indian Rupee and India–Nepal Economic Ties” has been created, based on “Winding up the clock of India-Nepal economic ties” published in “The Hindu” on 27 October 2025. Internationalising the Indian Rupee and India–Nepal Economic Ties. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth,… Continue reading Internationalising the Indian Rupee and India–Nepal Economic Ties
Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India
Source: The post “Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India” has been created, based on “Forging India’s metals security” published in “Business Line” on 25 October 2025. Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources, Growth, Development… Continue reading Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India
The Mirage of Port-led Development in Great Nicobar
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Ecology and Environment And Infrastructure Introduction Supporters claim a mega port at Galathea Bay will make India a regional hub for security and trade. Critics warn of risks to indigenous communities and fragile ecology. A closer look shows advantages are overstated and structural flaws are ignored. The question… Continue reading The Mirage of Port-led Development in Great Nicobar
PF Reforms Enable Social Security
India must build pensions that are adequate, sustainable, and accessible without burdening the budget. Recent EPFO changes move from control to trust and can support lifetime, Aadhaar-linked Citizen Social Security Accounts (CSSA). India’s pension system currently holds a D grade (43.8/100) in the 2025 Global Pension Index, showing weak adequacy, low sustainability, and narrow coverage.… Continue reading PF Reforms Enable Social Security
The tailwinds from lower global oil prices
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Infrastructure ( Energy). Introduction Lower global oil prices are shifting power across the energy system. Competition between OPEC+ and other producers, along with cautious consumer behaviour, is nudging the market toward surplus. For India, this phase supports lower costs, easier inflation, and more fiscal space, but the benefits are… Continue reading The tailwinds from lower global oil prices
