Source: The post “Preserving the record: On the right to be forgotten” has been created based on “Preserving the record: On the right to be forgotten”, published in “The Hindu” on 04th June 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Polity & Governance Context: The right to be forgotten seeks to provide individuals with greater control over their personal… Continue reading Preserving the record: On the right to be forgotten
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The Future of India’s Chip Industry
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction Semiconductors have become critical for economic growth, national security, digital infrastructure and advanced technologies. Recognising their strategic importance, NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub recently released the report Future of India’s Semiconductor Industry, which outlines a long-term roadmap for building a competitive domestic semiconductor ecosystem. While India… Continue reading The Future of India’s Chip Industry
How Land Pooling Solves Acquisition Woes
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Land reforms in India. Introduction India’s growing need for roads, housing, and urban infrastructure requires large-scale land assembly. However, conventional land acquisition has become increasingly difficult due to rising compensation costs, rehabilitation obligations, legal disputes, and delays in securing land. As these challenges have delayed many infrastructure projects and widened… Continue reading How Land Pooling Solves Acquisition Woes
IMEC is Caught Between Commerce and Geopolitics
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – International Relations Introduction The ongoing conflict in Iran has highlighted the growing importance of secure and resilient trade corridors. It has exposed how wars and strategic choke points can disrupt global trade, energy supplies and connectivity networks. In this context, the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) has gained greater… Continue reading IMEC is Caught Between Commerce and Geopolitics
Orbital Rivalry — The Challenge of China’s Space Power
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and technology Introduction Outer space has become a major arena of economic, technological, and military competition. The rapid growth of satellites and counter-space technologies has increased concerns about future conflicts in space. China has steadily expanded its space and counter-space capabilities to secure strategic advantages. This has created new… Continue reading Orbital Rivalry — The Challenge of China’s Space Power
Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations
Source: The post “Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations” has been created based on “Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations”, published in “The Hindu” on 01st June 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2: International Relations Context: India and Canada are entering a new phase in their bilateral relationship as both countries seek to… Continue reading Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations
Supreme Court Clarification on Sedition: Implications of the Consent Requirement
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Polity Introduction The Supreme Court’s 21 May 2026 clarification allows courts to proceed with pending sedition cases under Section 124A of the IPC if the accused has no objection. The decision modifies the protective freeze imposed in 2022 when the constitutional validity of the provision came under scrutiny. While the… Continue reading Supreme Court Clarification on Sedition: Implications of the Consent Requirement
International Law, ‘Optional’ for Powerful States
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction International law was developed through treaties, conventions, and institutions to replace power politics with a rules-based international order. Its effectiveness, however, depends on state consent and the ability to enforce legal obligations. In recent years, repeated violations of international norms, weak accountability, and ineffective enforcement have reduced… Continue reading International Law, ‘Optional’ for Powerful States
Concrete fever: On India and heat management
Source: The post “Concrete fever: On India and heat management” has been created based on “Concrete fever: On India and heat management” published in “The Hindu” on 30 May 2026. Concrete fever: On India and heat management. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2: Governance Context: Urban heat islands (UHIs) refer to urban areas experiencing significantly higher… Continue reading Concrete fever: On India and heat management
Brinkmanship in the Age of Growing Conflicts
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – International Relation Introduction Brinkmanship has become an important feature of contemporary conflicts. Originating during the Cold War, it refers to deliberate actions that raise the risk of escalation to force an adversary to concede, negotiate, or alter its behaviour. Although the Cold War ended, nuclear risks and geopolitical rivalries… Continue reading Brinkmanship in the Age of Growing Conflicts
