Global Context: World Water Day 2025Theme: Glacier Preservation — highlighting mountain glaciers as vital freshwater sources.Linked Global Efforts:UN Water Development Report 2025: Focus on “Mountains and Glaciers – Water Towers”.Importance…
1. Context and SignificanceK.–EU Agreement: Post-Brexit realignment on food standards, fishing rights, border checks, etc.Implication for India:Opens strategic, economic, and diplomatic gateways.Opportunity to reshape India's global strategy, especially in trade…
. Central ThemeIndia’s energy transformation strategy post-2014.Structural shift towards energy security, self-reliance, and sustainability.Energy as a key driver of India’s economic growth and geopolitical confidence.2. Strategic Vision ComponentsReforms, resilience, and…
1. Central ThemeImportance of subsea cable infrastructure for U.S.-India digital cooperation.Geostrategic and economic imperatives for secure, diversified, and resilient digital connectivity.Subsea cables as a new frontier in critical technology and…
Context & BackgroundIndia ranks #1 in crypto adoption globally (Chainalysis 2024).$6.6 billion invested by Indian retail investors (NASSCOM).8 lakh jobs projected by 2030 in crypto/Web3 sector.Supreme Court (May 2025): "Banning…
1. Central ThemeMilitary standoffs and their impact on civilian aviation.Airspace closures as non-military tools of escalation.Civilian and commercial aviation caught in geopolitical crossfire.2. Trigger EventPulwama terror attack (Feb 2019).Indian Air…
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…
