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

India’s Diaspora: An Untapped Strategic Asset for Global Influence

Source: The post India’s Diaspora: An Untapped Strategic Asset for Global Influence has been created based on the article “Don’t Blame the Diaspora” published in “Indian Express” on 7 October 2025. India’s Diaspora: An Untapped Strategic Asset for Global Influence. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s… Continue reading India’s Diaspora: An Untapped Strategic Asset for Global Influence

RBI’s capital market lending revamp

Source: The post RBI’s capital market lending revamp has been created, based on the article “RBI unlocks capital market liquidity with funding boost at a time markets are flat: Here’s how the measures would work” published in “Indian Express” on 4 October 2025. RBI’s capital market lending revamp. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Indian Economy and issues relating… Continue reading RBI’s capital market lending revamp

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