1. Context and ThesisIndia’s financial sector is at an inflection point, with persistent frictions despite ongoing reforms in:BankingFinancial servicesInsurance (BFSI)These frictions discourage investment, delay growth, and deter savers.A truly transparent…
🟠 Context and PremiseA recent article in Nature highlighted how overnutrition is surpassing undernutrition as the leading cause of malnutrition in Indian urban areas.Indian cities like Hyderabad are witnessing increased…
GS Paper II – GovernanceQ1. Heat Action Plans in India often fail to address the vulnerability of informal workers. Examine the need for a worker-centric approach in climate resilience strategies. (10…
Introduction:India’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom is a landmark development aimed at boosting bilateral trade in an increasingly protectionist global environment. While the FTA promises enhanced market…
UPSC Mains GS Paper II & III QuestionsGS Paper II – International RelationsQ1. India-U.S. energy cooperation is emerging as a vital pillar of their strategic partnership. Discuss its significance in…
UPSC Mains Questions (GS Paper II & III)GS Paper II – International RelationsQ1. The global consensus on counterterrorism is increasingly fragmented. Discuss how this impacts India’s security and diplomatic interests. (15…
GS Paper III: Science & Technology, Environment, EnergyUPSC Mains-style QuestionsQ1. Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformative potential, but it comes at an environmental cost. Examine how Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)…
Background: Why is this decision significant now?Union Cabinet's move: Caste to be enumerated in the upcoming Census — for the first time in over a century.Political shift: Marks a reversal…
Context: Importance of a Parliamentary SystemThe Constituent Assembly debated the choice of a parliamentary vs presidential system.R. Ambedkar favored the parliamentary system because it:Offers more responsibility and less instability.Enables daily…
Context: President Xi Jinping’s Visit to Southeast Asia (April 14–18, 2025)Countries visited: Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia.Objective: To present China as the "reliable partner of choice" in Southeast Asia.Background: Comes amid a…
