AS MULTILATERALISM ERODES, INDIA MUST REFRAME THE FOREIGN POLICY
Why in the news? ● Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in the Rajya Sabha, acknowledged the emergence of a new global order. ● He noted the decline of multilateral institutions […]
CPI Base Year Revision
Syllabus GS 3: Inflation Why in the News? Recently, India updated the Consumer Price Index base year from 2012 to 2024 using new consumption survey data to better reflect changing […]
SIXTEENTH FINANCE COMMISSION AND THE FEDERAL BALANCE
Syllabus: GS-2: Centre-State Relations, Indian Constitution, Co-operative Federalism, Constitutional Bodies WHY IN THE NEWS? The Sixteenth Finance Commission submitted its recommendations for 2026–31, and the Union government accepted its proposals […]
WHY INDIA MUST CHAMPION ANIMAL-FREE DRUG TESTING
Syllabus: GS 4: ● Ethics and human Interface- Human Actions Why in the News? The global scientific community is accelerating the transition from traditional animal testing to Non-Animal Methods (NAMs) […]
Rethinking UGC’s New Equity Regulations:
Syllabus: GS 2 ● Higher education in India ● Social Development Why in the News The article focuses on the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, […]
A CENTRAL BANK MUST NOT OVERREACH
Syllabus: GS-3: Indian economy and issues Financing Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a proposal to compensate victims of small-value cyber fraud using its Depositor […]
INDIA–MALAYSIA PARTNERSHIP AND THE NEED FOR STRATEGIC DEPTH
Syllabus: GS Paper -2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Look East to Act East WHY IN THE NEWS? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Malaysia in 2026, following elevation of ties […]
India–US Trade Deal, WTO Law, and the Future of Trade Multilateralism
Syllabus GS 2 ● Free Trade Agreement ● India – US relations Why in the News The article focuses on the legal and strategic implications of the India–US interim trade […]
Digital Safety for Minors
Syllabus GS 2: Society Why in the News? Recently, the suicide of three minor sisters in Ghaziabad sparked national debate on social media addiction, child mental health, and the growing […]
SC FLAGS AD-HOC DGP APPOINTMENTS BY STATES
Why in the News? Court Observation: Supreme Court flagged States’ growing preference for appointing “Acting” DGPs instead of regular police chiefs. UPSC Direction: The Court asked UPSC to approach it […]