NOTE4STUDENTS: This article takes a deep dive into India’s startup ecosystem, looking at what drives its growth, the challenges it… Continue reading Celebrating Innovation: How Far Has Startup India Come in 9 Years?

NOTE4STUDENTS: China weaponizes supply chains to exert geopolitical pressure and economic dominance. UPSC may explore questions on trade policies, WTO… Continue reading Weaponized Trade: A Strategic Tool or an Economic Time Bomb?

NOTE4STUDENTS: UPSC often frames questions that test conceptual clarity and real-world applications. as in 2018. This shows that UPSC expects… Continue reading Beggar-Thy-Neighbor Policies: Economic Protection or Global Disruption?

NOTE4STUDENTS: India and the European Union (EU) are strengthening ties as Poland assumes the EU Presidency in 2025. UPSC often… Continue reading India-European Union (EU) Relations

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of another year of extreme heat and above-normal heatwaves. This comes as Delhi recorded… Continue reading Scorching Summers: How Do Heatwaves Impact Us and What Can We Do?

NOTE4STUDENTS: This article discusses the fundamental right to access justice and the barriers many face in exercising it. It highlights… Continue reading Justice for All: Is the Right to Access Justice Truly Accessible in India?

NOTE4STUDENTS: UPSC focuses on treaties like the Indus Water Treaty in two ways—historical context and contemporary disputes. Questions often require… Continue reading Hydro Politics: Suspension of Indus Water Treaty

Why This? Governments are undermining the RTI Act by delaying the appointment of information commissioners, causing commissions to struggle with… Continue reading From Secrecy to Openness: How RTI Drives Transparency and Accountability in India

Note4Students: India’s civil services, long considered the “steel frame” of governance, are now under increased scrutiny for their ability to… Continue reading CIVIL SERVICES REFORMS : Can Indic Principles address the modern governance challenges ?

NOTE4STUDENTS: UPSC has explored questions on constitutional morality in relation to case laws and judicial interpretations. It expects you to… Continue reading Constitutional Morality: A Democratic Necessity or a Judicial Overreach?

N4S : Rising consumer credit is fueling spending but straining financial stability. UPSC often frames questions around economic growth by… Continue reading Rising Consumer Credit: Growth Catalyst or Financial Time Bomb ?

N4S: UPSC loves testing how well aspirants connect India’s policies to global trends. Take the 2024 question on the Maldives’… Continue reading From Shore to Horizon: What Lies Ahead for India’s Maritime Policy ?

India has “historical and civilisational ties” with Afghanistan, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament in 2023. But since the Taliban… Continue reading Recalibrating Ties: How is India Reshaping Its Afghanistan Policy?

N4S:India’s Parliament isn’t playing the role it should in governance, and that’s a big problem. Fewer debates, weaker committee oversight,… Continue reading Declining Productivity: Is the Indian Parliament losing its edge ?

N4S: This article explores how religious gatherings like the Maha Kumbh impact river pollution and why cleanup efforts often fall… Continue reading The Maha Kumbh and River Pollution: Are We Learning from Past Mistakes?

N4S: India’s obesity crisis is rising fast, fueled by junk food, weak regulations, and lifestyle changes. UPSC often asks about… Continue reading India’s Obesity Epidemic: Who is Responsible, and What Can Be Done?