UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India’s performance at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, in September 2026 marked a major milestone in its skill development journey. Securing 10th position, with six silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence, India entered the world’s top ten for the first time. Beyond this record… Continue reading India’s ‘WorldSkills’ Medals Reflect Patient Investment
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Nobel Peace Prize 2026
News: Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay, a South African jurist of Indian origin and a former ICC judge won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. About Nobel Peace Prize 2026 Nobel Peace Prize 2026 was awarded to Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law. She has been honoured for her lifelong commitment to… Continue reading Nobel Peace Prize 2026
Calibrating India’s Inbound Investment Framework
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Effects of liberalisation on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Introduction Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) supports India’s growth by bringing capital, technology, jobs and links to global markets. Gross inward FDI reached $94.8 billion in FY26, and India ranked 11th among global destinations. Yet… Continue reading Calibrating India’s Inbound Investment Framework
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation
Source: The post “Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation” has been created based on “Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation” published in “The Hindu” on 9 October 2026. Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Indian Economy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the policy repo rate by… Continue reading Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation
Property Taxation Needs Structural Reform
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources Introduction India’s urban centres face rising demands for infrastructure and public services due to rapid urbanisation and ageing infrastructure. Property tax is the most important own-source revenue of municipal bodies and is vital for municipal creditworthiness and urban investment. Yet,… Continue reading Property Taxation Needs Structural Reform
India’s Stakes in the Global Pandemic Agreement
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Introduction COVID-19 exposed major gaps in vaccine access, technology sharing, health-system capacity and global coordination, creating the need for stronger pandemic governance. The WHO Pandemic Agreement, adopted in May 2025, seeks to strengthen international cooperation on pandemic… Continue reading India’s Stakes in the Global Pandemic Agreement
AI companions and child safety
Source: The post “AI companions and child safety” has been created based on “AI companions and child safety” published in “The Hindu” on 8 October 2026. AI companions and child safety. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: AI chatbots are increasingly becoming emotional companions for children because they are available throughout the day and appear empathetic and… Continue reading AI companions and child safety
Indian Research Can Shape the World
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction India has often depended on technologies developed elsewhere, leading to delayed entry, foreign licences and dependence on external know-how. However, the growing integration of fundamental science and technology has shortened the path from discovery to application. This creates an opportunity for India to move beyond catching… Continue reading Indian Research Can Shape the World
The China-U.S. Rapprochement
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction The U.S. and China have intensified high-level engagement in 2026, reflecting a shift towards managing tensions after years of strategic rivalry. Their engagement covers trade, technology, economic relations and wider geopolitical concerns. However, this rapprochement does not end competition over global influence, advanced technology, military power and… Continue reading The China-U.S. Rapprochement
Break the chain: On leprosy in India
Source: The post “Break the chain: On leprosy in India” has been created based on “Break the chain: On leprosy in India” published in “The Hindu” on 7 October 2026. Break the chain: On leprosy in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: India brought the prevalence of leprosy below 1 case per 10,000 population by 2005,… Continue reading Break the chain: On leprosy in India
