UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- Society Introduction Democratic systems across many societies are facing decline, weak accountability, and growing public frustration. In this setting, Generation Z (1997–2012) has emerged as a visible political force. Youth-led protests in Bangladesh (2024) and Nepal (2025) show new patterns of mobilisation. Their engagement reflects changing values, new social experiences,… Continue reading Gen Z and the Dynamics of Democratic Engagement
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India’s Satirical Freedom and the Scope of State Power
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Introduction India’s public culture has long accepted satire as a way to question authority and expose social contradictions. Political humour, cartoons, and artistic exaggeration have traditionally existed within democratic tolerance. However, recent content blocking actions and expanded… Continue reading India’s Satirical Freedom and the Scope of State Power
AI in healthcare
Source: The post “AI in healthcare” has been created, based on “People above platforms: AI in healthcare” published in “The Hindu” on 20th February 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: Artificial Intelligence is increasingly being used in healthcare for diagnostic imaging, data analysis, and hospital workflow management. However, discussions during consultations on… Continue reading AI in healthcare
Snowball Earth
News: A new study in Earth and Planetary Science Letters has reported evidence that shorter climate cycles still operated during at least one phase of this snowball earth. About Snowball Earth Snowball Earth refers to a period during the Cryogenian Period, about 720–635 million years ago, when scientists believe that most of the Earth was… Continue reading Snowball Earth
India’s ‘Third Way’ for AI Governance
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Introduction India is hosting the AI Impact Summit at a time when the world is unsure how to govern artificial intelligence. Countries are struggling to balance innovation with risks that are both… Continue reading India’s ‘Third Way’ for AI Governance
India’s moment to restoring balance to copyright
Source: The post “India’s moment to restoring balance to copyright” has been created, based on “India’s moment to restoring balance to copyright” published in “The Hindu” on 19th February 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: Copyright law was originally designed to balance incentives for creators with access to knowledge for society. Over… Continue reading India’s moment to restoring balance to copyright
The new world disorder, from rules to might
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – International Relation Introduction The new world disorder, from rules to might reflects a global shift from restraint to raw power. The post-war system promised that law would guide states and institutions would prevent domination. Today that confidence is weakening. Sovereignty is questioned, cooperation is shrinking, and global stability depends… Continue reading The new world disorder, from rules to might
Prime-Editing-mediated Readthrough of premature Termination codons (PERT)
News: Researchers from the Broad Institute recently reported a new gene-editing strategy called Prime Editing–Mediated Readthrough of Premature Termination Codons (PERT) that may enable a single treatment to address many genetic diseases caused by nonsense mutations. About Prime Editing–Mediated Readthrough of Premature Termination Codons (PERT) PERT is a genome-editing strategy designed to treat genetic diseases… Continue reading Prime-Editing-mediated Readthrough of premature Termination codons (PERT)
A budgetary signal as banks cannot bear it all
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Budget 2026 signals a limited but important shift in India’s financial-sector reform approach. It reflects recognition that Indian banks are carrying risks that well-functioning markets usually absorb. Because corporate credit markets remain shallow, banks have become the main providers of long-term finance. This structural imbalance has steadily… Continue reading A budgetary signal as banks cannot bear it all
India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset
Source: The post “India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset” has been created, based on “India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset” published in “The Hindu” on 17th February 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: India adopted a federal system with a strong Union to ensure unity after Partition, integration… Continue reading India’s federalism is in need of a structural reset
