The Trade War on Wheels: China’s WTO Complaint Against India’s EV Subsidies

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The Trade War on Wheels: China’s WTO Complaint Against India’s EV Subsidies Why is this Relevant for UPSC CSE? GS Paper II (International Relations): Role of international institutions (WTO) in dispute redressal; Effect of policies of developed/developing countries on India (China’s aggressive trade posturing).GS Paper III (Economy): Industrial Policy (PLI…

Turning Brain Drain into Brain Gain: India’s “Star Faculty” Strategy

Posted inCurrent Affairs, Essay, Governance, Society, Technology
GS Paper I (Society & Geography): Effects of Globalization; Migration (Brain Drain vs. Reverse Migration); Indian Diaspora. GS Paper II (Governance): Government Policies for development in various sectors; Indian Diaspora (Role in Soft Power). GS Paper III (Science & Economy): Achievements of Indians in S&T; Indigenization of technology; Mobilization of resources (R&D Funding).…

AI for Viksit Bharat: Google’s historic $15 Billion investment for an AI Hub – Convergence of Policy, Capital, and Infrastructure.

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UPSC Mains: Syllabus Link GS Paper 2: Governance GS Paper 3: Awareness in the fields of IT, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology; Science and Technology- developments and their applications. Context: The technological landscape in India has witnessed a paradigm shift with three major developments: the launch of the "AI for Viksit…

The Alignment Imperative: Ensuring UPSC Officers are Future-Ready for Viksit Bharat

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Syllabus Link GS2: The functions of the civil services in a democracy. GS2: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures Introduction The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), having recently celebrated its centenary (established…

The Employment & Employability Crisis: Converting Demographic Dividend into Economic Power (UPSC CSE GS3)

Posted inCurrent Affairs, Economy, Governance, Society
Syllabus Link GS III: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment; Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. The topic sits at the intersection of GS III (Economy), GS II (Governance/Human Resources), and GS I (Society). Introduction: The "Two-India" Paradox India currently faces…

Securing Dignity and Quality: The Dual Imperatives of India’s Health Sector Reforms (UPSC – GS II)

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Context: The Supreme Court ruled that mental health is a fundamental right under Article 21, and the Health Ministry mandated strict compliance with revised Schedule M norms following Diethylene Glycol (DEG) contamination incidents in cough syrups. Introduction India’s health sector is currently witnessing a dual transformation. On one hand, the…