Today’s brief covers these important issues: Harsh V. Pant in ORF analysis the world’s shift from rule-based order to hard power, deterrence and strategic autonomy. Abhishek Yadav in IDSA focuses on the India-Cyprus strategic partnership. Balaram Bhargava and Soumya Swaminathan’s article in The Hindu talks about India’s fight against TB. UPSC has previously asked question… Continue reading PSIR Brief #72
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PSIR Brief #71
Today’s brief covers these important issues: Lavanya Mani in ORF analysis the sovereign debt governance and global financial governance no longer as North-South issue. Heena Samant in Vivekananda International Foundation focuses on climate action, climate politics and India’s role as a solution-provider. Swapnil Tripathi in Bar & Bench talks about Supreme Court’s SIR judgment, proportionality,… Continue reading PSIR Brief #71
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 5 June 2026
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper & Indian Express. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 5 June 2026
PSIR Brief #70
Today’s brief covers these important themes: Brahma Chellaney in Project Syndicate focuses on India and the U.S as global partners but regional rivals in South Asia. Luis Núñez Vera in Observer Research Foundation analysis the relation between maritime security, geo-economics and climate governance. Shashank Ranjan in The Hindu talks about winning Adivasi trust through participatory… Continue reading PSIR Brief #70
PSIR Brief #69
Today’s brief covers these important themes: C Raja Mohan in The Indian Express talks about Japan’s new security role amid America’s uncertainty and China’s rise. Ashok K. Kantha in The Hindu focuses on China’s “early harvest” trap in the India-China boundary talks. Bahram Kalviri in Deccan Herald analysis India’s West Asia policy. UPSC has previously… Continue reading PSIR Brief #69
PSIR Brief #68
Today’s brief covers these important issues: Mark Suzman in Foreign Affairs talks about the future of foreign aid and development. Rajeev Agarwal in The Hindu analysis the importance of IMEC amid geopolitics challenges. Dr Vishwajeet Singh Akhawat’s article in Vivekananda International Foundation focuses on need of India’s engagement with Iran. UPSC has previously asked question… Continue reading PSIR Brief #68
UPSC Mains 2026 Preparation: Open Sessions from Top Rankers and Expert Faculties
Dear Students, As UPSC Prelims is over, now time to shift to full fledge Mains preparation. We are organising series of open sessions which will help you to guide your path ahead. Below are details of upcoming Open Sessions: Optional Support: Offline Open Session on PSIR Marks Improvement by Aman Aloon (AIR 295) Tuesday,… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2026 Preparation: Open Sessions from Top Rankers and Expert Faculties
PSIR Brief #66
Today’s brief covers these important themes: Shashi Tharoor in The Hindu analysis the rules-based order is weakening and powerful states making international law optional. Gaurav Dutta’s article in VIF talks about Europe becoming important for India’s technology, defence, Arctic and supply-chain strategy. Sanjaya Baru in Indian Express focuses on India-U.S. ties becoming restrained and India… Continue reading PSIR Brief #66
PSIR Brief #65
Today’s brief covers these important issues: Vice Marshal Manmohan Bahadur in Deccan Herald talks about India’s powerful legacy in UN peacekeeping. Arjun Subramaniam in The Hindu focuses on brinkmanship, escalation, terrorism, and India’s restraint-based approach. Prerna Gandhi’s article in Vivekananda International Foundation analysis the importance of Quad and supply chains, minerals and technology as part… Continue reading PSIR Brief #65
PSIR Brief #64
Today’s brief covers these important issues: Chandrakant Lahariya in The Hindu focuses on why crisis management cannot depend on citizen sacrifice but needs strong institutions. Lawrence D. Freedman in Foreign Affairs analysis the Iran conflict and the “short-war fallacy”. Gaurav Dalmia and Chetan Aggarwal in Project Syndicate talks about how India’s external shock can become… Continue reading PSIR Brief #64
