UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 –Society – Urbanization Introduction India needs cities that drive growth, cut emissions, create jobs, and stay resilient. A $30-trillion economy by 2047, net-zero by 2070 with major GHG cuts by 2030, and a young workforce seeking livelihoods all converge in cities. Dense settlements are also highly disaster-vulnerable, as seen… Continue reading Urban planning is not just land-use planning
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The Chimerica Challenge
Introduction The US–China relationship is shifting from deep economic interdependence to strategic rivalry. This change creates risk and opportunity for Asia, especially India. A short truce in trade or technology will not erase structural contradictions. India must avoid panic and passivity, and instead build leverage through reforms, defence modernisation, and a clear technology strategy. The… Continue reading The Chimerica Challenge
Intrusion Detection System
News: The Northeast Frontier Railway has introduced an Intrusion Detection System across its network to protect elephants and support uninterrupted train operations in forested and high-risk wildlife areas. About Intrusion Detection System to Protect Elephants The Intrusion Detection System or IDS is a method to avert train-elephant collision. Developed by: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) –… Continue reading Intrusion Detection System
Restoring Balance in the Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific region has re-emerged as a focal point in global geopolitics after a period of relative neglect, during which major powers such as the US shifted their attention to crises in Europe and the Middle East. This lull, however, allowed China to quietly expand its influence, reshaping regional dynamics and underlining the need for… Continue reading Restoring Balance in the Indo-Pacific
Deepfakes and Democracy
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, to regulate synthetic content, including AI-generated videos, images, and voices. The draft aims to make the creators and platforms behind such content accountable and transparent. If adopted, India would become one of the first democracies to formally address… Continue reading Deepfakes and Democracy
Making India a Scientific, Technological Powerhouse
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -Government- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to education. Making India a Scientific, Technological Powerhouse. Introduction India plans to attract “Indian-origin star faculty” in STEM for longer stints in premier institutes. The move uses the US policy squeeze on research as a push and offers… Continue reading Making India a Scientific, Technological Powerhouse
Indian Foreign Policy Toward Pakistan
Source: The post “Indian Foreign policy toward Pakistan” has been created, based on “The Pakistan Problem” published in “Indian Express” on 23 October 2025. Indian Foreign Policy Toward Pakistan. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- India and its Neighbourhood- Relations Introduction: Pakistan remains one of India’s most persistent strategic challenges. Despite internal instability and economic fragility,… Continue reading Indian Foreign Policy Toward Pakistan
CBDCs Vs Stablecoins
Source: The post “CBDCs Vs Stablecoins” has been created, based on “RBI Governor Malhotra urges other central banks to promote CBDCs over stablecoins” published in “Indian Express” on 22 October 2025. CBDCs Vs Stablecoins. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3-Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: The Reserve… Continue reading CBDCs Vs Stablecoins
Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill 2025
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
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
