Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 January 2026
Content UN Convention against Cybercrime: Implications for India and Global Governance Context and Significance Relevance Practice Question Background: From Budapest to UN Framework Budapest Convention Legacy Russia-led UN Initiative Key Provisions and Concerns Broad Definition of Cybercrime Procedural and Substantive Gaps India’s Strategic Calculus Balancing Sovereignty and Global Norms Domestic Preparedness Deficit Polycentrism and Global […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 January 2026
Content Delimitation After Census 2027: Rewriting India’s Democratic & Federal Balance Context and Central Argument of the Editorial Relevance GS II – Constitution & Governance Practice Question Constitutional and Historical Background Constitutional Provisions Why Delimitation Was Frozen ? Why the Upcoming Delimitation is Unprecedented ? Scale and Scope Time Constraints Demographic Divergence and the Core […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 January 2026
Content Himalayan Infrastructure, Climate Extremes and Governance Failure Why in News? Climate Disasters and Contested Infrastructure Decisions Relevance Practice Question Scale and Pattern of the Himalayan Crisis Intensification of Climate Extremes Scientific Evidence of Accelerated Warming Infrastructure Expansion in a High-Risk Zone Forest Diversion and Tree Felling Flawed Engineering Standards Geological and Glaciological Risk Profile […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 January 2026
Content Judicial Removal (Impeachment of Judges) in India Context Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance Practice Question Conceptual & Static Foundation Core Concept Historical Evolution Constitutional & Legal Dimensions Governance & Administrative Dimensions Economic Dimensions Social, Ethical & Equity Dimensions Security / Technology Dimensions Data & Evidence Challenges, Gaps & Criticisms Structural / […]
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 […]