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
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Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?
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Rajya Sabha Defections, Constitutional Questions
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Indian Polity Introduction The decision of seven out of 10 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs to merge with the BJP under the 10th Schedule has raised major constitutional questions. The issue goes beyond party politics and focuses on the interpretation of the merger exception under the anti-defection law. It has revived… Continue reading Rajya Sabha Defections, Constitutional Questions
India’s energy strategy needs price correction
Source: The post “India’s energy strategy needs price correction” has been created, based on “India’s energy strategy needs price correction” published in “The Hindu” on 27 May 2026. India’s energy strategy needs price correction. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Indian Economy Context: The Strait of Hormuz crisis has highlighted India’s vulnerability to global crude oil price… Continue reading India’s energy strategy needs price correction
How safe is India’s critical national infrastructure?
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Water Governance in Peri-Urban Areas
UPSC Syllabus: GS paper 1: Issues related to water resources And Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India has expanded rural tap water access through the Jal Jeevan Mission, with nearly 8 out of 10 rural households receiving connections. Yet a major governance gap exists in peri-urban areas, where villages are rapidly transforming into urban settlements… Continue reading Water Governance in Peri-Urban Areas
Finance Commission Transfers and Equity Issue
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Introduction The Finance Commission decides the distribution of Union tax revenues between the Centre and the States and among the States themselves. The 16th Finance Commission retained the States’ 41%… Continue reading Finance Commission Transfers and Equity Issue
Why is the Indian rupee falling?
Source: The post “Why is the Indian rupee falling?” has been created, based on “Why is the Indian rupee falling?” published in “The Hindu” on 26 May 2026. Why is the Indian rupee falling? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Indian Economy Context: The Indian rupee has weakened significantly against the U.S. dollar and crossed ₹96 per… Continue reading Why is the Indian rupee falling?
India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier
Source: The post “India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier” has been created, based on “India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier” published in “The Hindu” on 26 May 2026. India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: India and… Continue reading India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier
India’s Green Transition Still Runs on Coal
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction The recent rise in global energy prices due to tensions in West Asia has exposed India’s continued dependence on fossil fuels despite rapid renewable energy expansion. India has achieved major growth in solar and wind capacity and crossed important non-fossil milestones. However, coal still dominates actual electricity generation… Continue reading India’s Green Transition Still Runs on Coal
