UPSC Syllabus- GS 2/GS 3– Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors/ Achievements of Indians in science & technology Introduction India’s expanding deep-sea capabilities are opening opportunities in critical minerals, climate research, food security and the Blue Economy. India is developing technologies for deep-sea mining, underwater robotics and human submersibles. However, the deep… Continue reading Balancing Deep-Sea Discovery with Environmental Stewardship
Tag: Polity
EVM totalisers protect both votes and voters
Source: The post “EVM totalisers protect both votes and voters” has been created based on “EVM totalisers protect both votes and voters” published in “Hindustan Times” on 15 September 2026. EVM totalisers protect both votes and voters. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Indian Polity & Governance Context: The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response on the use… Continue reading EVM totalisers protect both votes and voters
Europe’s AI Rules May Become India’s Opportunity
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Introduction India is considering standalone AI legislation as the European Union’s AI Act shapes global AI regulation. The Act follows a risk-based approach and can affect Indian firms whose AI systems enter the European market or whose… Continue reading Europe’s AI Rules May Become India’s Opportunity
SHANTI Doctrine
What is India’s SHANTI Doctrine? SHANTI Doctrine is a foreign policy and global governance vision unveiled by the External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar during the launch of India’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term. It presents India’s approach towards building a secure, peaceful, and equitable world… Continue reading SHANTI Doctrine
Have fast-track courts delivered on the promise of speedy justice?
Source: The post “Have fast-track courts delivered on the promise of speedy justice?” has been created based on “Have fast-track courts delivered on the promise of speedy justice?” published in “The Hindu” on 31 July 2026. Have fast-track courts delivered on the promise of speedy justice? UPSC Syllabus: GS 2– Polity & Governance Context: Fast-track… Continue reading Have fast-track courts delivered on the promise of speedy justice?
Unaddressed challenges: On India’s crisis in education
Source: The post “Unaddressed challenges: On India’s crisis in education” has been created based on “Unaddressed challenges: On India’s crisis in education” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2026. Unaddressed challenges: On India’s crisis in education. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Polity and Governance Context: India’s examination system has repeatedly faced crises that have raised… Continue reading Unaddressed challenges: On India’s crisis in education
Reclaiming Footpaths in Indian Cities
Introduction Indian cities have become increasingly vehicle-centric, leaving pedestrians to face unsafe roads, broken footpaths and frequent encroachments. Poor walking infrastructure affects road safety, public health and inclusive urban mobility. Recognising these concerns, the Supreme Court in Maniyar Iliyaz @ Shaik Riyaz v. P. Ayyappan (2026) held that walking on safe footpaths is a Fundamental… Continue reading Reclaiming Footpaths in Indian Cities
Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety
Source: The post “Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety” has been created based on “Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety” published in “Indian Express” on 13 July 2026. Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 – Polity & Governance Context: Road accidents in India are largely preventable and therefore… Continue reading Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety
What is the right to be forgotten?
Source: The post “What is the right to be forgotten? | Explained” has been created based on “What is the right to be forgotten?” published in “The Hindu” on 9 July 2026. What is the right to be forgotten? UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 – Polity & Governance Context: The Right to be Forgotten (RTBF) is… Continue reading What is the right to be forgotten?
The right to a fair trial at the crossroads
Source: The post “The right to a fair trial at the crossroads” has been created based on “The right to a fair trial at the crossroads” published in “The Hindu” on 3 July 2026. The right to a fair trial at the crossroads. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 – Polity & Governance Context: The Supreme Court’s… Continue reading The right to a fair trial at the crossroads
