The fault line in India, US ties: America doesn’t understand ‘equal

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Russia-China Strategic Convergence and Implications for India’s Security

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relation Introduction The deepening partnership between Russia and China is becoming an important factor in global geopolitics and regional stability. Recent visits by Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to Beijing highlighted China’s growing diplomatic influence. Russia seeks economic and strategic support from China, while both countries want stronger coordination… Continue reading Russia-China Strategic Convergence and Implications for India’s Security

India-US Nuclear Cooperation and the Future of SMRs

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When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis

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Empowering Local Governments for Innovation and Growth

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Introduction India’s federalism debate mainly revolves around the Centre and states, while urban local bodies (ULBs) remain neglected despite the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments. Weak finances, limited administrative powers,… Continue reading Empowering Local Governments for Innovation and Growth

Great-power competition demands a first-principles foreign policy

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

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

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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?

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