News: The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is set to raise short-term debt of ₹50,000 crore from scheduled banks for a three-month tenure, with a green shoe option to mop up an additional ₹25,000 crore. About Greenshoe Option A green shoe option is a clause contained in the underwriting agreement of an IPO. This option… Continue reading Greenshoe Option
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Strategic Spark in India–South Korea Defence Ties
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relations Introduction The recent high-level visits between India and South Korea reflect the growing depth of their defence partnership. What began as limited defence engagement has expanded into defence manufacturing, technology transfer, military modernisation, innovation, and strategic coordination. The partnership is now becoming important for Indo-Pacific stability and regional… Continue reading Strategic Spark in India–South Korea Defence Ties
Gender, Caregiving, the Law in Indian Research Funding
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- Social empowerment And Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. Gender, Caregiving, the Law in Indian Research Funding. Introduction India’s scientific achievements in research, space missions, and pharmaceuticals reflect its growing academic strength. However, women researchers continue to face structural… Continue reading Gender, Caregiving, the Law in Indian Research Funding
Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India
Source: The post “Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India” has been created, based on “Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India” published in “The Hindu” on 19 May 2026. Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India faces rising food demand and increasing fertilizer consumption. Domestic fertilizer production… Continue reading Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India
Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak?
Source: The post “Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak?” has been created, based on “Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak?” published in “The Hindu” on 19 May 2026. Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and technology Context: The… Continue reading Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak?
Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn
Source: The post “Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn” has been created, based on “Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn” published in “The Hindu” on 18 May 2026. Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- International Relations Context: The Arctic region is increasingly becoming important due to climate change,… Continue reading Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn
Productivity, not just growth, for Viksit Bharat
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India has maintained strong economic growth with macroeconomic stability in the post-pandemic period. Real GDP growth reached 6.5% in FY2024-25, supported by domestic demand, controlled inflation, fiscal consolidation, and a stable financial sector. However, according to the KPMG report on India’s next growth phase, achieving Viksit Bharat… Continue reading Productivity, not just growth, for Viksit Bharat
India and Strategic Autonomy in the Changing Global Order
Source: The post “India and Strategic Autonomy in the Changing Global Order” has been created, based on “The Iran war, India’s strategic autonomy challenges” published in “The Hindu” on 16 May 2026. India and Strategic Autonomy in the Changing Global Order. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International relations Context: India’s strategic autonomy refers to its ability… Continue reading India and Strategic Autonomy in the Changing Global Order
Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft
Source: The post “Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft” has been created, based on “Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft” published in “The Hindu” on 16 May 2026. Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International relations Context: The boundary between economics and geopolitics has increasingly blurred in the 21st century. Trade,… Continue reading Trade, supply chains and economic statecraft
Capital Flight and Pressure on the Rupee
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India’s external sector is facing rising pressure due to rupee depreciation, increasing oil prices, and capital outflows. The Persian Gulf conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have increased uncertainty in global markets. At the same time, rising LPG prices have affected working-class households and… Continue reading Capital Flight and Pressure on the Rupee
