UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Introduction BRICS created the New Development Bank (NDB) and Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) to provide developing countries with alternatives to the World Bank, IMF and dollar-dominated financial system. However, after a decade, these institutions remain much smaller… Continue reading The BRICS Bank — An Alternative That Wasn’t
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ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says
Source: The post “ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says” has been created based on “ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says” published in “The Hindu” on 12 September 2026. ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: Several employee associations of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have… Continue reading ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says
Eyes on the road: on India and road traffic fatalities
Source: The post “Eyes on the road: on India and road traffic fatalities” has been created based on “Eyes on the road: on India and road traffic fatalities” published in “The Hindu” on 12 September 2026. Eyes on the road: on India and road traffic fatalities. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: India faces a serious road… Continue reading Eyes on the road: on India and road traffic fatalities
Regulation of RUPPs
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Political parties. Introduction A recent investigation found that six Gujarat-based RUPPs received around ₹1,700 crore in donations in 2023-24, despite limited electoral participation. The amount exceeded the ₹1,480 crore received by five nationally recognised parties other than the BJP. These findings, along with poor financial disclosure among Registered Unrecognised Political… Continue reading Regulation of RUPPs
Should the Use of Gen AI Be Banned Among Younger Students in Schools?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education And GS Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction Generative AI is rapidly entering children’s learning and digital environments through schools, educational apps, search engines and games. It can support personalised learning, creativity and teachers, but excessive dependence may… Continue reading Should the Use of Gen AI Be Banned Among Younger Students in Schools?
India has to act on its ‘sugar’ problem
Source: The post “India has to act on its ‘sugar’ problem” has been created based on “India has to act on its ‘sugar’ problem” published in “The Hindu” on 10 September 2026. India has to act on its ‘sugar’ problem. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- International Relations Context: India is witnessing a rise in obesity, diabetes and… Continue reading India has to act on its ‘sugar’ problem
Dangerous phase: On the crisis in West Asia
Source: The post “Dangerous phase: On the crisis in West Asia” has been created based on “Dangerous phase: On the crisis in West Asia” published in “The Hindu” on 10 September 2026. Dangerous phase: On the crisis in West Asia. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- International Relations Context: The ongoing Iran war has escalated tensions across West… Continue reading Dangerous phase: On the crisis in West Asia
India-Japan Defence Cooperation Breaks New Ground
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction India and Japan share a long-standing partnership based on shared democratic values, mutual respect and civilisational ties. The two countries will mark 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2027. Their defence cooperation has expanded through dialogues, the 2+2 mechanism, military exercises, logistics and technology discussions. The August… Continue reading India-Japan Defence Cooperation Breaks New Ground
Concerns over the Census questions
Source: The post “Concerns over the Census questions” has been created based on “Concerns over the Census questions” published in “The Hindu” on 9 September 2026. Concerns over the Census questions. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: The Census is a statistical exercise undertaken to collect, process and disseminate demographic, economic and social data for policy and… Continue reading Concerns over the Census questions
U.S. Tariffs Are Not What Is Holding Back Indian Research
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3-Industries Introduction Recent U.S. tariff tensions have revived concerns that higher duties could weaken Indian research and slow the transition towards higher-value manufacturing. This concern assumes that sectors exposed to tariffs are also the sectors driving India’s innovation. However, an examination of sectoral R&D patterns, private-sector research spending and industrial behaviour… Continue reading U.S. Tariffs Are Not What Is Holding Back Indian Research
