UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Introduction India is pushing AYUSH into the mainstream through higher funding, new institutes, and global trade openings. The India–EU FTA expands its global reach. This shift brings both opportunity and responsibility. If India wants AYUSH… Continue reading India must use the AYUSH opportunity
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‘Double engine’ — cute slogan, a serious federal question
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure Introduction The idea of a “double-engine sarkar” presents coordination between Union and State governments as a path to faster development. It appears simple and appealing. However, it raises a deeper constitutional concern. It suggests that development may depend on political alignment. This… Continue reading ‘Double engine’ — cute slogan, a serious federal question
AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India faces a low tax-GDP ratio (16.36%) and high tax evasion (around 4.3% annual revenue loss). At the same time, AI is gaining importance in governance, as seen at the India AI Impact Summit (February 2026). In this situation, the use of AI in tax administration through… Continue reading AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges
New GDP series, charting the path ahead
Source: The post “New GDP series, charting the path ahead” has been created, based on “New GDP series, charting the path ahead” published in “The Hindu” on 20 March 2026. New GDP series, charting the path ahead. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: India has introduced a new GDP series with base year 2022–23, replacing… Continue reading New GDP series, charting the path ahead
The opportunity in Cameroon to rebalance the WTO
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Introduction Trade is no longer driven only by economics. It is increasingly shaped by geopolitics, where tariffs are used as pressure tools and economic dependence is used strategically. The Munich Security Report 2026, which highlights global security trends and served as… Continue reading The opportunity in Cameroon to rebalance the WTO
India’s Future Demographic Challenges
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- Society– population and associated issues Introduction India is entering a new demographic phase marked by slower population growth and rising ageing trends. The population is projected to increase from 1,355.8 million (2021) to 1,590.1 million (2051) with a low annual growth of 0.5%. This shift reduces fears of population explosion… Continue reading India’s Future Demographic Challenges
On scientific collaborations in BRICS
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2-International Relations Introduction BRICS is a major global grouping with strong share in global GDP, population, natural resources, and scientific capacity. It promotes a multipolar system and reduces dependence on Western dominance. In a time of geopolitical tensions, sanctions, and techno-nationalism, cooperation in science, technology, and innovation (STI) has become important,… Continue reading On scientific collaborations in BRICS
A bit of a blur over India’s new carbon credit plan
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3-Environment Introduction The Union Budget 2026 announced a ₹20,000 crore carbon credit programme, creating confusion about its purpose. One view links it to industrial Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), while another sees it as income support for farmers. Official evidence supports the industrial focus, but a parallel narrative has led… Continue reading A bit of a blur over India’s new carbon credit plan
India’s West Asia reset — more sinned against than sinning
Source: The post “India’s West Asia reset — more sinned against than sinning” has been created, based on “India’s West Asia reset — more sinned against than sinning” published in “The Hindu” on 18 March 2026. India’s West Asia reset — more sinned against than sinning. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: India’s West… Continue reading India’s West Asia reset — more sinned against than sinning
Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons
Source: The post “Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons” has been created, based on “Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons” published in “Business Line” on 18 March 2026. Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Indian prisons are facing a serious… Continue reading Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in India’s prisons
