The U.S. Ends Russia Oil Waiver, Implications for India

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The United States has tightened restrictions on Russian seaborne oil at a time when global energy markets are already under pressure from geopolitical tensions and maritime disruptions. The issue now goes beyond the Russia-Ukraine conflict and raises concerns over inflation, supply insecurity and economic instability… Continue reading The U.S. Ends Russia Oil Waiver, Implications for India

Rupee Depreciation, RBI Measures and India’s External Sector Concerns

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The rupee has weakened sharply and touched nearly ₹97 per dollar, increasing concerns over inflation, rising oil import costs, and external sector stability. Widening trade deficits, foreign capital outflows, global monetary tightening, and speculative financial pressures have intensified pressure on the currency. This has triggered a wider… Continue reading Rupee Depreciation, RBI Measures and India’s External Sector Concerns

Home and abroad: on the Prime Minister’s five-nation diplomatic tour

Source: The post “Home and abroad: on the Prime Minister’s five-nation diplomatic tour” has been created, based on “Home and abroad: on the Prime Minister’s five-nation diplomatic tour” published in “The Hindu” on 23 May 2026. Home and abroad: on the Prime Minister’s five-nation diplomatic tour. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: Prime Minister… Continue reading Home and abroad: on the Prime Minister’s five-nation diplomatic tour

Cyber warfare is outpacing global legal accountability

Source: The post “Cyber warfare is outpacing global legal accountability” has been created, based on “Cyber warfare is outpacing global legal accountability” published in “The Hindu” on 23 May 2026. Cyber warfare is outpacing global legal accountability. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Cyber warfare has increasingly become a part of modern conflict and is… Continue reading Cyber warfare is outpacing global legal accountability

Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?

Source: The post “Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?” has been created, based on “Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?” published in “The Hindu” on 22 May 2026. Should the NEET-UG be decentralised? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) was introduced in 2013 to create a single transparent examination for… Continue reading Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?

India’s Peak Power Demand Challenge

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India’s electricity demand is increasing rapidly, with peak demand crossing 256 GW during the April 2026 heatwave period. Rising temperatures, expanding electrification, cooling needs, electric vehicles, and agricultural consumption are putting heavy pressure on the power system. While renewable energy is helping meet daytime demand, managing evening and… Continue reading India’s Peak Power Demand Challenge

Caste away: On the Court and caste count

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Polity and governance Introduction The Supreme Court refused to stop caste enumeration in Census 2027 and called it a policy matter of the government. The decision revived the wider debate on caste, welfare, representation and the long-standing contradiction in India’s approach towards caste. While the state wants a casteless society,… Continue reading Caste away: On the Court and caste count

Analysing India’s Budgets for Justice

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance And Gs Paper 3– Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of resources, Introduction The Union Budget 2026–27 did not provide targeted funding to improve justice outcomes, reflecting the limited priority given to rule of law in governance and economic growth. A study of justice budgets across 11… Continue reading Analysing India’s Budgets for Justice

Measure for measure: On India’s courts and criticism

Source: The post “Measure for measure: On India’s courts and criticism” has been created, based on “Measure for measure: On India’s courts and criticism” published in “The Hindu” on 21 May 2026. Measure for measure: On India’s courts and criticism. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The issue of criminal contempt has come under debate… Continue reading Measure for measure: On India’s courts and criticism

India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match

Source: The post “India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match” has been created, based on “India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match” published in “The Hindu” on 20 May 2026. India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: India is rapidly moving… Continue reading India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match

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