Source: The post “A framework for climate and development capital” has been created based on “A framework for climate and development capital”, published in “The Hindu” on 5 June 2026. A framework for climate and development capital. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Environment Context: India has significant pools of capital committed to climate action, health, and poverty… Continue reading A framework for climate and development capital
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Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO)
News: The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was formally launched by Coal & Mines Minister and UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. About Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) The Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) is a data-driven platform to monitor global critical mineral supply… Continue reading Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO)
Preserving the record: On the right to be forgotten
Source: The post “Preserving the record: On the right to be forgotten” has been created based on “Preserving the record: On the right to be forgotten”, published in “The Hindu” on 4 June 2026. Preserving the record: On the right to be forgotten. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Polity & Governance Context: The right to be forgotten seeks… Continue reading Preserving the record: On the right to be forgotten
The Future of India’s Chip Industry
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction Semiconductors have become critical for economic growth, national security, digital infrastructure and advanced technologies. Recognising their strategic importance, NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub recently released the report Future of India’s Semiconductor Industry, which outlines a long-term roadmap for building a competitive domestic semiconductor ecosystem. While India… Continue reading The Future of India’s Chip Industry
How Land Pooling Solves Acquisition Woes
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Land reforms in India. Introduction India’s growing need for roads, housing, and urban infrastructure requires large-scale land assembly. However, conventional land acquisition has become increasingly difficult due to rising compensation costs, rehabilitation obligations, legal disputes, and delays in securing land. As these challenges have delayed many infrastructure projects and widened… Continue reading How Land Pooling Solves Acquisition Woes
IMEC is Caught Between Commerce and Geopolitics
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – International Relations Introduction The ongoing conflict in Iran has highlighted the growing importance of secure and resilient trade corridors. It has exposed how wars and strategic choke points can disrupt global trade, energy supplies and connectivity networks. In this context, the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) has gained greater… Continue reading IMEC is Caught Between Commerce and Geopolitics
Orbital Rivalry — The Challenge of China’s Space Power
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and technology Introduction Outer space has become a major arena of economic, technological, and military competition. The rapid growth of satellites and counter-space technologies has increased concerns about future conflicts in space. China has steadily expanded its space and counter-space capabilities to secure strategic advantages. This has created new… Continue reading Orbital Rivalry — The Challenge of China’s Space Power
Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations
Source: The post “Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations” has been created based on “Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations”, published in “The Hindu” on 1 June 2026. Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2: International Relations Context: India and Canada are entering a new phase in their… Continue reading Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations
Supreme Court Clarification on Sedition: Implications of the Consent Requirement
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Polity Introduction The Supreme Court’s 21 May 2026 clarification allows courts to proceed with pending sedition cases under Section 124A of the IPC if the accused has no objection. The decision modifies the protective freeze imposed in 2022 when the constitutional validity of the provision came under scrutiny. While the… Continue reading Supreme Court Clarification on Sedition: Implications of the Consent Requirement
International Law, ‘Optional’ for Powerful States
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction International law was developed through treaties, conventions, and institutions to replace power politics with a rules-based international order. Its effectiveness, however, depends on state consent and the ability to enforce legal obligations. In recent years, repeated violations of international norms, weak accountability, and ineffective enforcement have reduced… Continue reading International Law, ‘Optional’ for Powerful States
