UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International relations Introduction: A War Room for India in an Age of Sanctions Economic sanctions are no longer limited to foreign policy; they can affect banks, shipping, energy supplies, trade and households. The latest U.S. sanctions and tariff measures show how India’s dependence on global financial and maritime networks can… Continue reading A War Room for India in an Age of Sanctions
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Who has to pay MDR on UPI and who stands to gain the most?
Source: The post “Who has to pay MDR on UPI and who stands to gain the most?” has been created based on “Who has to pay MDR on UPI and who stands to gain the most?” published in “The Hindu” on 18 September 2026. Who has to pay MDR on UPI and who stands to… Continue reading Who has to pay MDR on UPI and who stands to gain the most?
Ramjak Mountain
News: A four-member team from Keralam recently scaled Ramjak, a 6,318-metre peak in the remote Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh. About Ramjak Mountain The Ramjak mountain is a high-altitude mountain peak located in the Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh. The peak is located near Shingo La, which is a popular trek route from Himachal to… Continue reading Ramjak Mountain
What Lies Beyond India’s E20 Push
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India’s E20 programme seeks to reduce crude oil dependence, emissions and foreign exchange outgo through greater ethanol use. However, lower fuel efficiency can increase consumer costs and emissions, while diverting sugarcane and maize towards ethanol can affect food security and agricultural trade. With the government now considering blending… Continue reading What Lies Beyond India’s E20 Push
Mining Amendment is Unfair to States
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Introduction Mining is concentrated in States such as Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka, which bear both the benefits and costs of extraction. The MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 seeks predictable taxation… Continue reading Mining Amendment is Unfair to States
How AI Risks Can Outpace Safeguards
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities are advancing rapidly, while safeguards may not always develop at the same pace. Recent cases show users already testing AI for harmful activities in biology, cybersecurity, surveillance and weapons-related work. At the same time, broader research identifies risks ranging from dangerous capabilities… Continue reading How AI Risks Can Outpace Safeguards
Decoding India’s GDP Base Revision
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economic Introduction On 27 February 2026, MoSPI released a new Gross Domestic Product (GDP) series with FY 2022–23 as the base year, replacing FY12. The revision changed estimates of India’s economic size because newer data, wider coverage and improved methods provided a different picture of economic activity. Nominal GDP… Continue reading Decoding India’s GDP Base Revision
The Evidence Gap in Dole Politics
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes Introduction Dole politics refers to recurring cash transfers, subsidies and free services used to provide immediate welfare support. In India’s poor and informal economy, such support can help households facing unstable… Continue reading The Evidence Gap in Dole Politics
Terror’s changing face, India’s counter-terror strategy
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Security Introduction The 9/11 attacks marked a major shift in global counter-terrorism and changed how states responded to terrorist threats. Terrorism has since become more decentralised, technology-driven and difficult to detect. India has faced this changing threat along with persistent cross-border terrorism and internal security gaps. Since 2014, India has… Continue reading Terror’s changing face, India’s counter-terror strategy
At BRICS, India must bank on the NDB
Source: The post “At BRICS, India must bank on the NDB” has been created based on “At BRICS, India must bank on the NDB” published in “The Hindu” on 14 September 2026. At BRICS, India must bank on the NDB. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- International Relations Context: BRICS has expanded significantly in recent years. While its… Continue reading At BRICS, India must bank on the NDB
