UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment. Introduction India’s forests now anchor the climate and development agenda. The revised Green India Mission targets restoration of 25 million hectares by 2030 and an additional carbon sink up to 3.39 billion tonnes CO₂e. Progress since 2015 shows expanded cover and mission support, but future gains depend on… Continue reading India’s Forests Hold the Future
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The case for energy efficiency
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-infrastructure-energy Introduction India has expanded clean power quickly, yet grid emissions have risen. Non-fossil capacity now exceeds 51%, but the grid emission factor increased . The paradox stems from a capacity–generation gap and an evening-peak timing mismatch that keeps coal on call. Progress now requires putting energy efficiency first and… Continue reading The case for energy efficiency
India’s IT dream is at a crossroads
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian economy. Introduction India’s IT sector still drives growth and aspiration, but the model is changing fast. Layoffs, AI-led automation, visa costs, and tight client budgets are reshaping work. The sector must shift from scale to skill, and from services to solutions. Clear policy support, large-scale upskilling, and… Continue reading India’s IT dream is at a crossroads
AI and Jobs vs Work: The Economic Dimension
Source: The post “AI and Jobs vs Work: The Economic Dimension” has been created, based on “AI and Jobs vs Work: The Economic Dimension” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 4 November 2025. AI and Jobs vs Work: The Economic Dimension. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Economy Introduction: The rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI)… Continue reading AI and Jobs vs Work: The Economic Dimension
Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession
Source: The post “Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession” has been created, based on “Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 4 November 2025. Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Economy Introduction: The Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 has brought a major reform in India’s banking and succession… Continue reading Banking Law Amendment Streamlines Succession
Model Youth Gram Sabhas
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Model Youth Gram Sabhas. Introduction Gram Sabha is the constitutional foundation of grassroots democracy under Article 243A. It represents every registered voter and enables direct, participatory decisions on budgets… Continue reading Model Youth Gram Sabhas
India–Taliban Engagement
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International Relations-India and its neighbourhood- relations. Introduction India is weighing deeper contact with Kabul while guarding security and leverage. Pakistan–Taliban tensions, the Taliban Foreign Minister’s India visit, and India’s plan to upgrade its Kabul mission shape this moment. The core issues are India’s security, $3 billion development stake, and regional balance.… Continue reading India–Taliban Engagement
Trump Drops a Bomb, on U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -security And GS Paper 2- international relations Introduction Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year moratorium. The announcement followed Russia’s claim of a successful test of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and came the same day as Mr. Trump’s… Continue reading Trump Drops a Bomb, on U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing
The case for a board of peace and sustainable security
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. The case for a board of peace and sustainable security. Introduction The UN turns 80 with a sharp gap between ideals and structures. The Security Council reacts to crises but does not sustain peace. Political engagement… Continue reading The case for a board of peace and sustainable security
The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India
Source: The post “The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India” has been created, based on “The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India” published in “The Hindu” on 31 October 2025. The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Technology Context: Over the past two decades, India’s electricity demand has grown steadily… Continue reading The AI Data Centres Infrastructure in India
