Living alone loneliness and social change in India
Why is it in news? Relevance Context: emergence of loneliness as a social issue Rise of people living alone Background: family-centric society under transition Traditional social security model Structural disruptions The “Are You Dead?” app: relevance and meaning What the app does ? Analytical significance India-specific dynamics Informal substitutes for technology Limits of informal systems […]
Gandhi’s Gram Swaraj ideal and why true devolution of power remains out of reach
Why is it in news? Relevance Basics: what is Gram Swaraj? Gandhian conception Core principles Constitutional and institutional framework in India Constitutional mandate Gram Sabha’s legal role Reality check: limits of devolution in practice Incomplete “3Fs” devolution Fiscal dependence Administrative centralisation vs local autonomy Bureaucratic dominance Scheme-centric governance Gram Swaraj and MGNREGA: conceptual linkage Original […]
Has health spending by the Centre increased?
Why is it in news? Relevance Basics: public health financing in India Constitutional and fiscal context Policy benchmark: National Health Policy (NHP), 2017 Stated commitments Status of targets Trend analysis: Centre vs States State-level spending Union government spending International comparison: scale of underinvestment Fiscal centralisation and scheme transfers Decline in transfers to States Implications Scheme-wise […]
Economic Survey 2025–26: bright India, darker world
Why is it in news? Relevance Basics: role of the Economic Survey Purpose and nature India’s growth outlook: optimistic fundamentals Medium-term growth projection Drivers of domestic resilience Global outlook: increasingly adverse environment Three global scenarios for 2026 Scenario 1: Best case Scenario 2: Multipolar breakdown Scenario 3: Worst case Emerging risk: AI-driven financial excesses Nature […]
Digital addiction among children: a growing public health concern
Why is it in news? Relevance Basics: what is digital addiction? Definition and scope Context: expanding digital exposure among children Near-universal access Key findings of the survey Mental health and behaviour Platform design risks Digital addiction and ultra-processed foods: a parallel threat Lifestyle convergence International responses: comparative perspective Governance and regulatory concerns Platform accountability Role […]
Space spinoffs and healthcare: how space research improves life on Earth ?
Why is it in news? Relevance Basics: what are space spinoffs? Definition and scope Institutional background ISRO and NASA technology transfer Diagnostics and medical imaging Imaging advancements Portable diagnostics Medical devices and interventions Life-support and implants Surgical and assistive tools Wearables and remote monitoring Continuous health monitoring Telemedicine and healthcare logistics Remote healthcare delivery Environmental […]
Will removing curbs on Chinese FDI help India?
Why is it in news? Relevance India’s Chinese FDI policy Origin of curbs Current status Context: India’s investment and growth needs Manufacturing and supply chains Arguments in favour of easing curbs Industrial capacity and exports Supply-chain resilience Arguments against easing curbs National security risks Limited developmental spillovers Sectoral differentiation: where easing may help Low-risk manufacturing […]
Current Affairs Quiz 30 January 2026
Q1.Which of the following best distinguishes Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in India? Select the correct answer using the code below:A. 1 onlyB. 1 and 2 onlyC. 1 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: A Explanation: Q2. With reference to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), consider the following statements: […]
Current Affairs 30 January 2026
Content Will removing curbs on Chinese FDI help India? Why is it in news? Relevance India’s Chinese FDI policy Origin of curbs Current status Context: India’s investment and growth needs Manufacturing and supply chains Arguments in favour of easing curbs Industrial capacity and exports Supply-chain resilience Arguments against easing curbs National security risks Limited developmental […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 January 2026
Content 2nd India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, 2026 Overview Why in news ? Relevance Practice Question Arab League members (22 countries) West Asia (Middle East) North Africa HQ Regional and global context Changing global order West Asian security situation India and the Arab League: background Institutional evolution Pillars of India–Arab League engagement Political and strategic convergence […]