UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India’s Futures and Options (F&O) market has grown rapidly, making India one of the world’s largest derivatives markets. While derivatives are meant to help investors manage financial risks, rising retail participation has increasingly shifted the market towards speculation. Heavy and repeated losses, mounting debt, and growing financial… Continue reading India’s F&O Boom Needs Adequate Protections
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The Stark Reality of the Missing Jobs for India’s Gen Z
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India has one of the world’s largest youth populations, making its demographic dividend a major opportunity. However, this advantage depends on whether young people can successfully move from education into productive, secure and meaningful employment. High unemployment, poor job quality, weak labour market transition and… Continue reading The Stark Reality of the Missing Jobs for India’s Gen Z
Promise of chips: On the India Semiconductor Mission phase II
Source: The post “Promise of chips: On the India Semiconductor Mission phase II” has been created based on “Promise of chips: On the India Semiconductor Mission phase II” published in “The Hindu” on 18 July 2026. Promise of chips: On the India Semiconductor Mission phase II UPSC Syllabus: GS-3 -Economy Context: India’s Semiconductor Mission has… Continue reading Promise of chips: On the India Semiconductor Mission phase II
Thukkachi Temple
News: The 12th-century Thukkachi Temple was exemplary restored which preserved the temple’s historical authenticity through a blend of traditional knowledge and modern conservation technology. About Thukkachi Temple Location: It is situated in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Arasalar River in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It is also known… Continue reading Thukkachi Temple
How Serious is Kudankulam Data Leak?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security Introduction The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant data leak has raised concerns over the cybersecurity of India’s critical infrastructure. Although NPCIL stated that the reactor and nuclear safety systems… Continue reading How Serious is Kudankulam Data Leak?
Smoke and Noise – The E20 Confusion
Source: The post “Smoke and Noise – The E20 Confusion” has been created based on “Smoke and Noise – The E20 Confusion” published in “The Hindu” on 17 July 2026. Smoke and Noise – The E20 Confusion. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 –Environment Context: India achieved the target of 20% ethanol blending (E20) in petrol in… Continue reading Smoke and Noise – The E20 Confusion
Trial in Absentia
News: A Special NIA Court has issued a non-bailable warrant against Hafiz Saeed in the Pahalgam terror attack case. As he is unlikely to appear, the NIA is expected to seek a trial in absentia under Section 356 of the BNSS. About Trial in Absentia A trial in absentia is a criminal trial conducted without… Continue reading Trial in Absentia
Falkland Islands
News: After Argentina’s 2–1 victory over England in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lautaro Martínez and Giovani Lo Celso celebrated by holding up a banner that read, “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” meaning “The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) are Argentine.” About Falkland Islands Location: They are archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the… Continue reading Falkland Islands
The Crisis at the Heart of Non-Proliferation
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- International Relations Introduction The present dispute over Iran’s nuclear programme has exposed deeper contradictions within the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. Iran is being asked to dismantle its enriched uranium stockpile, while recognised nuclear weapon states continue to retain and modernise their arsenals without similar obligations. This has revived questions about… Continue reading The Crisis at the Heart of Non-Proliferation
What is ‘Trial in Absentia’?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Judiciary Introduction A trial in absentia is a criminal trial conducted without the physical presence of the accused. Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) introduces this provision for proclaimed offenders who deliberately evade trial and cannot be arrested soon. The law seeks to prevent serious criminal cases… Continue reading What is ‘Trial in Absentia’?
