UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The changing relations among the US, China, and Russia are reshaping India’s strategic environment. The growing China-Russia partnership and changing US-China ties have revived debates over India’s foreign policy choices. However, the central challenge for India is not every shift in great-power relations, but the long-term consequences… Continue reading Great-power competition demands a first-principles foreign policy
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Why power distribution companies are struggling with fixed costs, falling revenues
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction Electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) are facing rising financial pressure because their fixed expenditure is increasing while recovery through fixed charges remains low. A large share of their revenue still depends on electricity consumption. At the same time, rooftop solar, captive generation and open-access power procurement are reducing electricity… Continue reading Why power distribution companies are struggling with fixed costs, falling revenues
The Challenge for India’s Renewable Surge: Storage
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India is rapidly expanding renewable energy to achieve its climate and clean energy goals. Renewable sources now account for 53% of India’s installed power capacity, with solar power contributing over 150 GW. However, solar and wind energy remain intermittent because generation changes with sunlight and weather conditions. This… Continue reading The Challenge for India’s Renewable Surge: Storage
India needs to snap out of the agricultural subsidy spiral
Source: The post “India needs to snap out of agricultural subsidy spiral” has been created, based on “India needs to snap out of agricultural subsidy spiral” published in “Indian Express” on 18 May 2026. India needs to snap out of the agricultural subsidy spiral. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: India’s agricultural subsidy system… Continue reading India needs to snap out of the agricultural subsidy spiral
Is Multipolarity Dead in the Age of Trump and Xi?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- international relations Introduction The global order after the Cold War first moved towards American dominance and later towards multipolarity with the rise of middle powers and regional groupings. However, recent developments in US-China relations, especially under Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, indicate the return of big power politics. The growing… Continue reading Is Multipolarity Dead in the Age of Trump and Xi?
Withholding Tax
News: India’s foreign exchange reserves have fallen by nearly $38 billion since March due to capital outflows linked to the West Asia conflict. To attract overseas investments, the government is reportedly considering reducing the withholding tax rate from 20% to 5%. About Withholding Tax Withholding tax is paid by foreign investors on the interest they… Continue reading Withholding Tax
India’s Changing School Education Landscape
Source: The post “India’s Changing School Education Landscape” has been created, based on “Private over govt schools, falling enrolment and dropout rates: Where India’s school education system stands” published in “Indian Express” on 12 May 2026. India’s Changing School Education Landscape. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India’s school education system has undergone significant changes… Continue reading India’s Changing School Education Landscape
Nuclear restraint hinges on diplomacy, not force
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
Tagore-Gandhi Ideological Divide
Source: The post “Tagore-Gandhi Ideological Divide” has been created, based on “On Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary, recalling his clash with Mahatma Gandhi over the ‘cult’ of the charkha” published in “Indian Express” on 9 May 2026. Tagore-Gandhi Ideological Divide. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-1-Modern Indian History Context: Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi shared deep mutual respect… Continue reading Tagore-Gandhi Ideological Divide
Governor’s Discretion vs Democratic Mandate : The Tamil Nadu Controversy
UPSC Syllabus- GS 2- Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions Introduction The recent delay by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar in administering the oath to Vijay as Chief Minister has once again sparked debate over how… Continue reading Governor’s Discretion vs Democratic Mandate : The Tamil Nadu Controversy
