UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education Introduction Health insurance coverage has expanded significantly in India, as shown by the National Sample Survey (NSS) 80th round (2025), mainly due to government-financed schemes. However, this increase has not improved healthcare access or reduced financial burden. Hospitalisation… Continue reading Increasing Health Insurance Coverage, Growing Distress
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The RTE Act and the Idea of Social Inclusion
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Introduction: The January 2026 judgment of the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education Act, 2009. It mandates 25% reservation in private schools for disadvantaged children. The provision is not only about… Continue reading The RTE Act and the Idea of Social Inclusion
The fight to eliminate cervical cancer
Source: The post “The fight to eliminate cervical cancer” has been created, based on “The fight to eliminate cervical cancer” published in “The Hindu” on 29 March 2026. The fight to eliminate cervical cancer. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Science and technology Context: Cervical cancer remains a major public health issue caused primarily by persistent infection with… Continue reading The fight to eliminate cervical cancer
Information Warfare
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Introduction Information warfare has become a key feature of modern conflicts. The first sign of a crisis now appears on a phone screen through forwarded videos and online content. Public opinion forms quickly as emotion before official clarification… Continue reading Information Warfare
India’s AI value paradox
Source: The post “India’s AI value paradox” has been created, based on “India’s AI value paradox” published in “BusinessLine” on 21 April 2026. India’s AI value paradox. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: India is witnessing rapid expansion in artificial intelligence infrastructure through large-scale investments in data centres and cloud ecosystems. However, India… Continue reading India’s AI value paradox
India’s Power Sector: Progress and Reforms
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction Electricity is essential for economic activity, daily life, and digital systems. India has moved from power shortages to a system with improved capacity, reliability, and access. This shift is due to sustained investments, better policies, and institutional reforms. The sector now reflects adequacy in supply, expansion in infrastructure,… Continue reading India’s Power Sector: Progress and Reforms
Why India Must Electrify Its Kitchens
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India spends $26.4 billion annually on LPG imports, mostly through vulnerable supply routes. It has 332 million LPG connections, yet 37% households still rely on firewood and dung. The cost dynamics have changed, as electric cooking is now cheaper than unsubsidised LPG. This creates a strong case for… Continue reading Why India Must Electrify Its Kitchens
Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Introduction India faces a clear paradox in research, development, and innovation (RDI). Government ambition has grown through large funding commitments, regulatory reforms, and better global rankings. However, outcomes remain weak. R&D spending is low, global technological influence is… Continue reading Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy
Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles
Source: The post “Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles” has been created, based on “Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles” published in “Indian Express” on 12 March 2026. Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3– Science and technology Context: Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally… Continue reading Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles
AI and the National Security Calculus
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Introductions Recent tensions around Artificial Intelligence show how AI is becoming part of global security competition. An American AI lab, Anthropic, has accused three Chinese AI labs—DeepSeek, MoonshotAI, and MiniMax—of distilling frontier models. At the same time, AI… Continue reading AI and the National Security Calculus
