The Union Budget 2025-26 focuses on inclusive development, prioritizing the needs of the poor, youth, farmers, and women. Big Boost… Continue reading Gender-Responsive Budgeting: How Well Does This Year’s Budget Address Women’s Needs

PYQs Anchoring: Microthemes: Jurisdiction of Lokpal Supreme Court Stays Lokpal’s Order On February 20, 2025, a Special Bench of the… Continue reading Lokpal vs. Judicial Independence: Oversight Mechanism or Constitutional Overreach?

Note4Students: For UPSC aspirants, Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) and Natural Farming are not just buzzwords but critical tools for sustainable… Continue reading Natural Farming in India: Revolution or Just a Trend?

Note4Students: Due to global conflicts, India faces critical challenges in securing its fertilizer supply, bringing the fertilizer sector back into… Continue reading India’s Fertilizer Challenges

Note4Students: The MoHFW has released the India TB Report 2024. You should know the basics of TB. From the Mains… Continue reading India’s Fight Against Tuberculosis (TB)

PYQs Anchoring: Microthemes: Buffer stock & food security In a virtual address at the 5th Energy Finance Conference, it was… Continue reading Securing the Foundations: Why Food and Energy Security Matter for a Resilient Future?

NOTE4STUDENTS: This article covers India’s journey toward maritime self-reliance, focusing on indigenous naval production and strategic initiatives. UPSC tends to… Continue reading Sailing Towards Self-Reliance: Is India Ready for Atmanirbharta in the Maritime Sector?

NOTE4STUDENTS: China’s Tsangpo Dam threatens India’s water security, environment, and geopolitical stability. The UPSC often frames questions on such topics… Continue reading Harnessing the Flow: What Does the Yarlung Tsangpo Project Mean for Regional Power Dynamics?

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: 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: India’s economy and agriculture have grown but rural wages haven’t kept up. Rural wages is a leading indicator for… Continue reading Why Are Rural Wages in India Stuck?

NOTE4STUDENTS: This article covers India’s journey toward maritime self-reliance, focusing on indigenous naval production and strategic initiatives. UPSC tends to… Continue reading Sailing Towards Self-Reliance: Is India Ready for Atmanirbharta in the Maritime Sector?

NOTE4STUDENTS: India-Pakistan’s Indus Water Treaty dispute saw a key development as the Neutral Expert upheld India’s stance. For UPSC aspirants,… Continue reading Hydro Politics: How Will the Neutral Expert’s Decision Impact India-Pakistan Water Disputes?

NOTE4STUDENTS: Cross-border insolvency laws in India need urgent reforms for fairness, efficiency, and global alignment. UPSC often asks about legal… Continue reading Resolving Global Defaults: Is India Ready for a Cross-Border Insolvency Framework?

NOTE4STUDENTS: This article covers the release of the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules (DPDP) and how India is moving… Continue reading Balancing Security and Privacy: Do the Draft Digital Protection Rules Get It Right?

NOTE4STUDENTS: This article offers a deep dive into the laws and practices regarding the National Anthem in India, presenting a… Continue reading Patriotism or Compulsion: Is the National Anthem Controversy Justified ?

NOTE4STUDENTS: India’s top 1% own 40.1% of the nation’s wealth, fueling inequality debates.UPSC often asks about wealth inequality through essay… Continue reading WEALTH TAX: SHOULD IT BE BROUGHT BACK TO FIGHT INEQUALITY ?

NOTE4STUDENTS: India aims to lead in sunrise sectors to achieve a $32 trillion economy. UPSC often asks questions on economic… Continue reading Unlocking New Frontiers: Are India’s Sunrise Sectors Truly Rising?

Why This? If you’re gearing up for the UPSC exam, you’ve probably read a lot about cash transfer schemes and… Continue reading The Real Impact of Cash Transfers: What’s Working and What Needs Fixing?

PYQs Anchoring:  Microthemes: India and its neighbourhood The recent agreements between Nepal and China mark a significant step in the… Continue reading Bridging Borders: Nepal-China Agreements and the Evolving India-China Dynamics