UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction India has often depended on technologies developed elsewhere, leading to delayed entry, foreign licences and dependence on external know-how. However, the growing integration of fundamental science and technology has shortened the path from discovery to application. This creates an opportunity for India to move beyond catching… Continue reading Indian Research Can Shape the World
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The China-U.S. Rapprochement
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction The U.S. and China have intensified high-level engagement in 2026, reflecting a shift towards managing tensions after years of strategic rivalry. Their engagement covers trade, technology, economic relations and wider geopolitical concerns. However, this rapprochement does not end competition over global influence, advanced technology, military power and… Continue reading The China-U.S. Rapprochement
Break the chain: On leprosy in India
Source: The post “Break the chain: On leprosy in India” has been created based on “Break the chain: On leprosy in India” published in “The Hindu” on 7 October 2026. Break the chain: On leprosy in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: India brought the prevalence of leprosy below 1 case per 10,000 population by 2005,… Continue reading Break the chain: On leprosy in India
The Looming Crisis of World Unemployment
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of resources, growth, development and employment. Introduction The world is approaching a major employment challenge as developing countries add a large number of young workers while job creation remains insufficient. Over the coming decade, the gap between new labour-market entrants and… Continue reading The Looming Crisis of World Unemployment
Why is Buxa bringing tigers back?
Source: The post “Why is Buxa bringing tigers back?” has been created based on “Why is Buxa bringing tigers back?” published in “The Hindu” on 6 October 2026. Why is Buxa bringing tigers back? UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Environment Context: Tiger reintroduction is an important conservation strategy for restoring ecologically viable and self-sustaining tiger populations in suitable… Continue reading Why is Buxa bringing tigers back?
Disabled citizens and the future of AI
Source: The post “Disabled citizens and the future of AI” has been created based on “Disabled citizens and the future of AI” published in “The Hindu” on 6 October 2026. Disabled citizens and the future of AI. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in government services, recruitment and healthcare. For… Continue reading Disabled citizens and the future of AI
How Regulation Stifles HEIs
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education Introduction Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) need regulation to ensure quality, accountability and minimum standards. However, excessive supervision can shift focus from teaching and research to compliance, documentation and accreditation. This can weaken internal integrity, discourage academic innovation and… Continue reading How Regulation Stifles HEIs
Outbound force: On the U.S. leaving Iraq
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction The United States invaded Iraq in 2003 to remove Saddam Hussein and eliminate alleged weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), but the intervention produced prolonged conflict, sectarian violence and stronger Iranian influence. After withdrawing in 2011, U.S. forces returned in 2014 against Islamic State. Their final departure on… Continue reading Outbound force: On the U.S. leaving Iraq
India’s Model BIT — A Decade Later, Amid Changes
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Indian economy Introduction India is revising its Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) nearly a decade after adopting the 2015 framework. The review comes as India’s treaty practice and the global investment regime have changed. The key issue is not simply whether investors should receive more or less protection, but how… Continue reading India’s Model BIT — A Decade Later, Amid Changes
For constituting poll body, a lesson from the UN
Source: The post “For constituting poll body, a lesson from the UN” has been created based on “For constituting poll body, a lesson from the UN” published in “Indian Express” on 3 October 2026. For constituting poll body, a lesson from the UN. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: Two recent developments highlight the need to protect… Continue reading For constituting poll body, a lesson from the UN
