UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications. Introduction The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 shows a clear global decline in integrity, with the average score falling to 42 out of 100. A total of 122 out of 182 countries score below 50, and only five countries score above 80,… Continue reading Deepening Global Corruption as a Pointer for India
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Women Reservation act and Delimitation
Source: The post “Women Reservation act and Delimitation” has been created, based on “Women Reservation act and Delimitation” published in “The Hindu” on 25 March 2026. Women Reservation act and Delimitation. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity & Governance Context: The Women’s Reservation Act, 2023 aims to reserve one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and… Continue reading Women Reservation act and Delimitation
Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica )
News: The Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) population has plunged 95% in four decades due to a complex mix of environmental changes across multiple countries. About Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica ) They are large shorebird belongs to sandpiper family, Scolopacidae. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Limosa haemastica. Habitat: They breed in wetland habitats such as sedge meadows and… Continue reading Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica )
A Decade of Building India’s TB Champion Movement
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Introduction India diagnoses and treats over 25 lakh TB cases every year, yet stigma and social exclusion remain strong barriers. Early responses focused mainly on clinical care and ignored lived experiences. Over the last decade, the TB Champion… Continue reading A Decade of Building India’s TB Champion Movement
India must use the AYUSH opportunity
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Introduction India is pushing AYUSH into the mainstream through higher funding, new institutes, and global trade openings. The India–EU FTA expands its global reach. This shift brings both opportunity and responsibility. If India wants AYUSH… Continue reading India must use the AYUSH opportunity
‘Double engine’ — cute slogan, a serious federal question
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure Introduction The idea of a “double-engine sarkar” presents coordination between Union and State governments as a path to faster development. It appears simple and appealing. However, it raises a deeper constitutional concern. It suggests that development may depend on political alignment. This… Continue reading ‘Double engine’ — cute slogan, a serious federal question
AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India faces a low tax-GDP ratio (16.36%) and high tax evasion (around 4.3% annual revenue loss). At the same time, AI is gaining importance in governance, as seen at the India AI Impact Summit (February 2026). In this situation, the use of AI in tax administration through… Continue reading AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges
New GDP series, charting the path ahead
Source: The post “New GDP series, charting the path ahead” has been created, based on “New GDP series, charting the path ahead” published in “The Hindu” on 20 March 2026. New GDP series, charting the path ahead. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: India has introduced a new GDP series with base year 2022–23, replacing… Continue reading New GDP series, charting the path ahead
The opportunity in Cameroon to rebalance the WTO
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Introduction Trade is no longer driven only by economics. It is increasingly shaped by geopolitics, where tariffs are used as pressure tools and economic dependence is used strategically. The Munich Security Report 2026, which highlights global security trends and served as… Continue reading The opportunity in Cameroon to rebalance the WTO
India’s Future Demographic Challenges
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- Society– population and associated issues Introduction India is entering a new demographic phase marked by slower population growth and rising ageing trends. The population is projected to increase from 1,355.8 million (2021) to 1,590.1 million (2051) with a low annual growth of 0.5%. This shift reduces fears of population explosion… Continue reading India’s Future Demographic Challenges
