Source: The post “Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill 2025” has been created, based on “Explained: Draft Bill for safe migration of Indians, amid global curbs on immigration” published in “Indian express” on 18 October 2025. Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Governance Context: The Ministry of… Continue reading Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill 2025
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Indian express articles.
No trade deal is better than an unfair one
Introduction In the India–USA trade relationship, negotiations are near conclusion, with a possible leaders’ meeting in Kuala Lumpur (October 26–28) to seal terms. US tariffs up to 50% are already hurting Indian exports. The endgame risks are last-minute changes, new demands, and a broad digital “non-discrimination” clause that can shrink policy space. India should seek… Continue reading No trade deal is better than an unfair one
Pakistan-Afghanistan ties: Long history of differences, from Durand Line to the India angle
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –India and its neighbourhood- relations. Introduction Pakistan and Afghanistan have largely lived with mutual distrust, periodic armed clashes, and competing national narratives since 1947. The recent border flare-up along the Durand Line shows how historical grievances, Pashtun identity, cross-border militancy, and trade/transit coercion keep relations tense. India’s presence as… Continue reading Pakistan-Afghanistan ties: Long history of differences, from Durand Line to the India angle
India’s Strategy in the Evolving Global Trade Landscape
Source: The post “India’s Strategy in the Evolving Global Trade Landscape” has been created, based on “US, EU, China are rewriting trade rules. India needs its own playbook” published in “Indian Express” on 17 October 2025. India’s Strategy in the Evolving Global Trade Landscape. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Effect of Policies and Politics of… Continue reading India’s Strategy in the Evolving Global Trade Landscape
Google’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub
News: Google has announced a $15 billion investment over the next five years (2026–2030) to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This marks Google’s biggest investment in India to date. About Google’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub Developed by: Google in partnership with the Adani Group and Airtel Location: Visakhapatnam, a… Continue reading Google’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub
All-India Synchronous Elephant Estimation 2025
News: Recently, the Synchronous All India Elephant Estimation (SAIEE) 2021–25 was released by Wildlife Institute of India (WII). About All-India Synchronous Elephant Estimation 2025 The SAIEE 2021–25 is India’s latest national census for Asian elephants (Elephas maximus indicus). It provides a new population baseline due to a shift in methodology from earlier estimation techniques. Conducted by: Union Ministry of… Continue reading All-India Synchronous Elephant Estimation 2025
Exercise IN-RoKN
News: India and South Korea have conducted their first-ever bilateral naval exercise “Exercise IN-RoKN”, marking a significant milestone in their growing maritime cooperation. About Exercise IN-RoKN It is the first-ever bilateral naval exercise between India and South Korea. It is being conducted in Busan Naval Harbour, South Korea. Contingemts involved: The exercise involves the Indian… Continue reading Exercise IN-RoKN
Emerging Challenges to RTI Act
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -Governance Introduction Right to Information transforms subjects into citizens by opening the state to scrutiny. In October, as the RTI Act turned 20, Beawar—“RTI City”—marked 30 years of grassroots struggle with a memorial, museum, and RTI Mela. Yet the Digital Personal Data Protection Act’s amendments, alongside institutional and judicial… Continue reading Emerging Challenges to RTI Act
Reforming Public Service Recruitment Exams in India
Source: The post “Reforming Public Service Recruitment Exams in India” has been created, based on “To mend a broken system” published in “Indian Express” on 13 October 2025. Reforming Public Service Recruitment Exams in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: Trust is the bedrock of a functioning democracy. A society’s faith in… Continue reading Reforming Public Service Recruitment Exams in India
India has stakes in Gaza’s peace
Introduction Israel and Hamas have accepted the first phase of a US-backed ceasefire framework. Key actors—the PA, EU, and major Arab states—offer cautious support; Israel’s approval is reluctant, and Hamas questions disarmament. India welcomes the development and calls for a role in reconstruction India’s choices now hinge on balancing its principles—Palestinian sovereignty and humanitarian protection—with… Continue reading India has stakes in Gaza’s peace
