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UPSC Relevance GS Paper 2 (IR): India-U.S. relations, multipolarity, Global South diplomacy. GS Paper 3 (Economy): Trade policy, tariff impacts, manufacturing growth. Essay/Optional: Topics on globalisation, protectionism, and equitable development. Why in News The return of Donald Trump to the White House has re-ignited the tariff wars and economic disruptions across the globe. While this …

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UPSC Relevance Prelims:GST slabs & exemptions, Article 279A, GST Council composition, GSTAT. Mains (GS III):Taxation & economic reforms; GST 2.0’s role in ease of doing business, agriculture, health, federalism. Why in News? The 56th meeting of the GST Council (3rd September 2025) introduced what is being termed as “GST 2.0” — the most comprehensive reform …

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Upsc relevance-GS Paper II (International Relations & Polity) Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), held in Tianjin, China in 2025.This summit was historic because it marked the first Modi–Xi bilateral meeting since the 2020 Galwan clashes, signaling …

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UPSC Relevance – Women Judges in SC Prelims-Art. 124 – Appointment of SC judges,Collegium System – 2nd Judges Case (1993), 3rd Judges Case (1998),Strength of SC – 34 judges (incl. CJI),First woman judge – Justice Fathima Beevi (1989). Mains (GS II)-Issues: Opaque Collegium, lack of gender/caste diversity, late appointments limit tenure. Essay/Linkages-“Gender Justice as unfinished …

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UPSC Relevance Prelims: PMJAY, SHIPs, Bhore Committee (1946), National Health Policy 2017.India’s health expenditure = 1.3% of GDP (2022). Mains (GS-II / GS-III):Issues of Public Health & Governance: Essay Topics:“Health insurance cannot substitute for public health care.”“Universal Health Care is a right, not a privilege.” Why in News India has witnessed a sharp expansion of …

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UPSC Relevance: Prelims Pointers-CPCB Noise Rules year: 2000,NANMN launched: 2011,WHO safe noise limit: 50 dB day, 40 dB night,Constitutional Articles: 21, 48A, 51A(g)Mains– GS Paper 2: Constitutional rights, governance, judicial interventions, GS Paper 3: Environmental pollution, public health, urban planning, Essay Paper: “Urbanisation and its Silent Costs” / “Health and Dignity in Cities”. Why in …

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UPSC Relevance GS Paper 3 (Economy): Growth, energy security, digital economy, PLI, semiconductor push. GS Paper 2 (Governance): Welfare delivery via DBT, inclusive growth, cooperative federalism. Essay: “Growth without equity is hollow”; “India’s economic churn: opportunities and challenges”. Why in News India registered a 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY2025, among the fastest globally (MoSPI).S&P …

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UPSC Relevance GS1 (Geography): Climate change impacts on oceans & coastal geomorphology. GS3 (Environment): Coral reef ecosystems, sea-level rise, adaptation strategies. Essay: “Rising seas and sinking islands: Challenges of the 21st century.” Why in News? A recent study led by Paul Kench (National University of Singapore) and researchers from Nanyang Technological University has revealed that …

Data Show Seas Rising Faster around Maldives, Lakshadweep than Believed: Lessons from Coral Microatolls Read More »

Relevance for UPSC GS Context India has witnessed rapid economic transformation in the last decade, rising from the 10th largest economy in 2014 to the 4th largest in 2025. Alongside GDP growth, a record expansion in employment and social security coverage has strengthened India’s labour market.Against global challenges like automation, AI disruption, and supply chain …

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While preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), commonly known as the IAS exam, choosing the right coaching institute is extremely important. The road to cracking the UPSC is full of many hurdles, and a coaching institute can play a vital role in shaping your preparation. There are many coaching institutes in Delhi that …

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