Source: The post “Spread of Indian Ideas in Southeast Asia” has been created based on “How Southeast Asia adapted Indian ideas to local needs”, published in “The Hindu” on 12 June 2026. Spread of Indian Ideas in Southeast Asia. UPSC Syllabus: GS- 1- Indian Culture Context: Between 500 AD and 1500 AD, Indian ideas spread… Continue reading Spread of Indian Ideas in Southeast Asia
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FCRA Bill — Expanding State Control over Civil Society
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Introduction The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25, 2026, seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, which regulates the… Continue reading FCRA Bill — Expanding State Control over Civil Society
Rules for the Four Labour Codes – Vulnerable Workers
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction The notification of rules under the four Labour Codes has completed the implementation framework for labour reforms enacted during 2019–20, nearly six years after their enactment. The reforms aim to simplify labour laws, improve… Continue reading Rules for the Four Labour Codes – Vulnerable Workers
Negotiating federalism in higher education
Source: The post “Negotiating federalism in higher education” has been created based on “Negotiating federalism in higher education”, published in “The Hindu” on 11 June 2026. Negotiating federalism in higher education. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: Higher education in India has emerged as an important site through which the changing dynamics of Indian federalism… Continue reading Negotiating federalism in higher education
The Reality Behind Falling Net FDI
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India’s net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has declined sharply despite strong gross inflows. The debate often focuses on headline numbers, but this overlooks the composition of FDI and the Balance of Payments (BoP) framework governing inflows and outflows. Different investor types, capital repatriation, outward investment and associated… Continue reading The Reality Behind Falling Net FDI
Foreseeable Accidents: On the Recent Industrial Accidents in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Disaster and disaster management. Introduction Recent industrial accidents in Surat and Visakhapatnam have renewed concerns about workplace safety in India. Although these incidents occurred in different sectors, both involved risks that were already well known and for which preventive measures existed. Their recurrence suggests that many industrial disasters are not… Continue reading Foreseeable Accidents: On the Recent Industrial Accidents in India
Mitigation Work Programme
News: At the 64th session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB64), India agenda involves items such as discussion on the Global Goal on Adaptation, the Just Transition Work Programme and the Global Stocktake, alongside climate finance and the contested future of the Sharm el-Sheikh Mitigation Work Programme (MWP). About Mitigation Work Programme Led by: The… Continue reading Mitigation Work Programme
India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement
Source: The post “India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement’” has been created based on “India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement’”, published in “The Hindu” on 10 June 2026. India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement. UPSC Syllabus: GS- 2 – International Relations Context: Myanmar occupies a crucial position in India’s… Continue reading India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement
Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’
Source: The post “Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’” has been created based on “Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’”, published in “The Hindu” on 10 June 2026. Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Science and technology Context: The emergence of Mythos-class AI models such as… Continue reading Securing India against the threat of a ‘Mythocalypse’
New and Raw: On Nepal–India Ties
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction Recent visits by Nepal’s new political leadership to India have marked a fresh phase in India–Nepal relations. The outreach comes amid renewed discussions over boundary disputes involving Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura. While territorial issues continue to generate political sensitivities, both countries are simultaneously expanding cooperation in trade,… Continue reading New and Raw: On Nepal–India Ties
