UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transformed India’s shift from cash to digital payments, with zero Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) helping drive widespread merchant acceptance and financial inclusion. The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 now creates legal space for charges on specified electronic payment modes,… Continue reading UPI and the Cost of Policy Reversal
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Do not write the obituary of international law yet
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction International law is facing a serious credibility crisis as wars, civilian suffering and weak international institutions expose the gap between legal rules and their enforcement. Yet, states continue to invoke international law, use it to settle disputes and rely on it for cooperation. The central issue, therefore,… Continue reading Do not write the obituary of international law yet
Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy
Source: The post “Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy” has been created based on “Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy” published in “The Hindu” on 11th July 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Economy Context: The Indian handloom sector has deep economic, cultural and historical significance, having played an important role… Continue reading Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy
Delimitation Debate in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Delimitation has become a major constitutional and federal debate ahead of the 2027 Census. The proposed exercise could change Lok Sabha seat distribution, constituency boundaries and women’s reservation. While population-based representation supports equal value of votes, it may reduce the relative political weight of States… Continue reading Delimitation Debate in India
A new security triangle emerges with the Makkah Pact
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Introduction The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA), signed on 7 August 2026 by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, creates a new security triangle linking the Gulf, eastern Mediterranean and South Asia in the region. Its… Continue reading A new security triangle emerges with the Makkah Pact
The Changing Logic of the India-U.S. Partnership
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Introduction The India-U.S. partnership is entering a new phase as Washington shifts from China-driven strategic convergence towards a more interest-based approach centred on reciprocity, national interest and strategic value. This change does not end the… Continue reading The Changing Logic of the India-U.S. Partnership
Hero Stone
News: A Hero Stone has been discovered in Karnataka, offering insight into the last days of the Hoysala Ruler. About Hero Stone Neeragunda in Karnataka has two Hoysala-era temples, namely the Malleshwara Temple and the Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple. During renovation work of the Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple, workers found two found a centuries-old veeragallu… Continue reading Hero Stone
Blue Zone
News: There are a few known blue zones in the world where people are living longer lives than anywhere else. About Blue Zones It refers to geographic areas in which people have low rates of chronic disease and live longer than anywhere else. Introduced by: The concept was introduced by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic explorer.… Continue reading Blue Zone
Access paradox: On medical education in India
Source: The post “Access paradox: On medical education in India” has been created based on “Access paradox: On medical education in India” published in “The Hindu” on 7 July 2026. Access paradox: On medical education in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2– Governance Context: India has nearly tripled its MBBS seats in the last 12… Continue reading Access paradox: On medical education in India
Mining Around Ramsar Wetland Sites in light of SC Verdict
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment Introduction The Supreme Court has expanded judicial safeguards for Wetland Conservation Reserves across India. It clarified that its February 2024 directions are not limited to the Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve in Uttarakhand. The ruling requires greater scrutiny of mining activities near such wetlands. It also strengthens the role of… Continue reading Mining Around Ramsar Wetland Sites in light of SC Verdict
