UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- science and technology And Paper 1- society Introduction India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 depends on whether the benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) reach everyone or remain limited to a few. AI is changing agriculture, healthcare, logistics and financial services. Its impact will depend on how these systems are designed,… Continue reading AI’s Next Test — Reaching India’s Informal Women Worker
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India’s policy on urea
Source: The post “India’s Policy on Urea Production” has been created based on “India’s policy on urea” published in “The Hindu” on 28 July 2026. India’s policy on urea. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the National Investment Policy for Urea (NIPU), 2026) to promote self-reliance in urea production… Continue reading India’s policy on urea
Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa)
News: In Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district, sustainable cultivation of the endangered medicinal herb Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa) is helping conserve the species and supporting the rural mountain economy. About Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa) It is a medicinal herb, locally known as Kutki. Botanical name: Its botanical name is Picrorhiza kurroa. Native to: It is native to the… Continue reading Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa)
BitChat and its Blocking by India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- e-Governance And Gs Paper 3– Science and technology Introduction The Union Ministry of Home Affairs directed GitHub to remove repositories hosting BitChat, a decentralised Bluetooth-based messaging application developed by Jack Dorsey. The order cited concerns related to public order, national security and law enforcement. Critics argued that the government relied… Continue reading BitChat and its Blocking by India
Why is China’s AI Push Gaining Ground?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – international relations And Gs paper 3- science and technology Introduction China has rapidly emerged as a strong competitor in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race. Despite restrictions on advanced chips, it has narrowed the gap with the United States by focusing on open-source AI models, cost-efficient innovation, strong government… Continue reading Why is China’s AI Push Gaining Ground?
India’s Foreign Policy Must Look Seaward
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Introduction India has emerged as one of the world’s largest suppliers of seafarers, with about 3.2 lakh seafarers (June 2025) and over 12% of the global workforce. However, Indian seafarers work across multiple countries, legal… Continue reading India’s Foreign Policy Must Look Seaward
India’s Move Towards Polymer Currency
Syllabus- GS 2/GS 3- Government policies and interventions for development/Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources Introduction The Reserve Bank of India, through its note-printing subsidiary Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt. Ltd. (BRBNMPL), has floated a global Expression of Interest (EOI) for procuring Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) substrate embedded with advanced… Continue reading India’s Move Towards Polymer Currency
The right to protest and the limits of police power
Source: The post “The right to protest and the limits of police power” has been created based on “The right to protest and the limits of police power” published in “The Hindu ” on 24 July 2026. The right to protest and the limits of police power. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance Context: The right to… Continue reading The right to protest and the limits of police power
Warning Signals for India from NATO’s Ankara Summit
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations and International organisation. Introduction The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ankara Summit (July 7–8, 2026) marked a major shift in the alliance’s defence strategy through higher military spending, stronger industrial capacity and long-term military modernisation. These decisions reflect changing global security priorities and are expected to reshape the… Continue reading Warning Signals for India from NATO’s Ankara Summit
Reclaiming Footpaths in Indian Cities
Introduction Indian cities have become increasingly vehicle-centric, leaving pedestrians to face unsafe roads, broken footpaths and frequent encroachments. Poor walking infrastructure affects road safety, public health and inclusive urban mobility. Recognising these concerns, the Supreme Court in Maniyar Iliyaz @ Shaik Riyaz v. P. Ayyappan (2026) held that walking on safe footpaths is a Fundamental… Continue reading Reclaiming Footpaths in Indian Cities
