Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 January 2026
Content The ‘Donroe doctrine’, a broken international order Context and Core Argument Relevance Practice Question The ‘Donroe Doctrine’: Meaning and Evolution From Monroe Doctrine to Donroe Doctrine Legal and Normative Implications U.S. National Security Strategy 2025: Strategic Underpinning Reassertion of Hemispheric Primacy Expansion of Strategic Targets Global Response and Systemic Consequences Weak International Pushback Precedent […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 January 2026
Content India’s Fiscal Federalism Under Strain Core Argument Relevance Practice Question Constitutional Design vs Fiscal Reality Rising Central Revenues and Asymmetry Cesses and Surcharges: Key Source of Centralisation Finance Commission Devolution in Practice GST and the Erosion of State Autonomy Declining Fiscal Space of States Revenue Expenditure Dominance Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and Conditionality Case […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 January 2026
Content Multilateralism à la carte, the Washington way Central Argument Relevance GS II – International Relations GS III – Economy / Climate / Trade Practice Question What is “Multilateralism à la carte”? Evidence Cited in the Editorial Withdrawal / Bypassing of Institutions Trade & WTO Climate Change Regime Security & Strategic Coalitions Washington’s Strategic Logic […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 January 2026
Content Fake News, Social Media & Democracy Why in News ? Relevance Practice Question Core Argument of the Editorial Conceptual Understanding What is Fake News ? Governance & Institutional Overview Impact on Democratic Processes Impact on Legislature & Public Trust Technology Dimension Role of Algorithms Regulation of content alone is insufficient; algorithmic accountability is central. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 January 2026
Content Environmental Costs of Artificial Intelligence Core Issue Relevance GS III (Science & Technology, Environment, Economy) Practice Question Key Evidence & Data Environmental Dimension Science & Technology Dimension Governance & Regulatory Dimension Constitutional & Legal Dimension Economic Dimension Ethical Dimension India-Specific Policy Options Challenges Prelims Pointers Bottom Line Language of harmony Core Issue Relevance GS […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 January 2026
Content Why Article 6 is a powerful tool for India ? Why in News ? Relevance Practice Question What is Article 6? Constitutional Dimension Governance & Institutional Architecture Economic & Developmental Significance for India Strategic Significance of India’s Article 6 Participation India’s Identified Priority Activities (13 sectors) High-end, future-facing sectors: Overview: Environmental & Climate Impact […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 January 2026
Content Delimitation, Finance Commission & Southern States Why in News? Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance GS III – Economy Practice Question Core Issue Constitutional & Legal Background Fiscal Federalism Link Political Impact of Delimitation Proposed Solutions Increase Lok Sabha Seats (Status Quo Ratios) Equal Representation in Rajya Sabha Expand Vidhan Sabhas Digressive Proportionality […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 January 2026
Content Letting the rupee slide isn’t the answer Why in News? Relevance GS III – Indian Economy GS II – Governance Practice Question Core Argument of the Editorial Key Issues Highlighted Limits of Rupee Depreciation as a Policy Tool Imported Inflation Risk Corporate Balance Sheet Stress FX Reserves Are Not Just a Stockpile The “Equilibrium […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 January 2026
Content Central Tax Devolution & GSDP Debate Why in News ? Relevance Practice Question Background: India’s Fiscal Transfer Architecture Core Issues in the Current System Tax Contribution vs Tax Collection: The Controversy Why GSDP is a Better Proxy ? Devolution Outcomes (2020–25): Key Data Insights Correlation Analysis State-wise Anomalies Explained Winners & Losers under GSDP-based […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 January 2026
Content ‘Natgrid’, the search engine of digital authoritarianism Context & Background Relevance GS-III (Internal Security & Technology) Practice Question Q1.“Security without accountability erodes democracy.”Critically examine this statement in the context of the expansion of NATGRID in India.(250 Words) Birth of NATGRID: The Original Rationale Design & Scope of NATGRID Constitutional & Legal Concerns From ‘Vaporware’ […]