Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 October 2025

Content Public Sector Vacancies in India and its Impacts CONTEXT Relevance: Practice Questions: MAGNITUDE OF THE CRISIS Youth Unemployment Vacancies Across Key Sectors Sector Vacancy Statistics Implications Education Kendriya & Navodaya Vidyalayas: 12,000+ vacancies; Central Universities: 25% posts vacant Compromises quality of education, teacher-student ratio, research output. R&D / Science & Technology ISRO, Sriharikota: >25% […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 October 2025

Content A path for a battered and broken Himachal Pradesh Context and Trigger Relevance Practice Question Ecological Fragility of Himachal Pradesh Current Ecological Situation Legal and Institutional Mandate (on Paper) Critical Issues Highlighted by the Supreme Court Hydropower Mismanagement Faulty Highway Construction (Bilaspur–Manali–Leh NH Project) Lack of Disaster-Resilient Planning Data-Based Evidence of Environmental Degradation Indicator […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 October 2025

Content From Deep Tech to Knowledge Power: India’s Path to Strategic Autonomy Why in News ? Relevance : Practice Question : Understanding Deep Tech India’s Deep-Tech Vision India’s R&D Investment Gap Indicator India China USA South Korea Japan R&D expenditure (% of GDP) 0.65% 2.4% 3.4% 4.9% 3.3% Annual R&D spend (approx.) $15B $600B+ $1T+ […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 October 2025

Content A reading of a revisionism in constitutional history Why in News ? A section of scholars has recently argued that Sir Benegal Narsing Rau, the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly, was the real architect of the Indian Constitution, while Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Chairman of the Drafting Committee, merely refined Rau’s draft. This view […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 October 2025

Content Refugees, infiltrators Why in News ? Relevance: Practice Questions: Background: India’s Refugee Framework — The Legal Vacuum 1. Absence of a National Refugee Law 2. Pre-2025 Legal Regime 3. Post-2025 Consolidation Constitutional and International Dimensions A. Constitutional Context B. International Law Refugee Demographics in India (as of mid-2025) Origin Approx. Population Legal/Administrative Status Sri […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 October 2025

Content Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership Context and Relevance Relevance: Practice Question : Key Themes a) Clean Energy Ambitions b) Vulnerability of the Indo-Pacific c) Critical Supply Chain Risks d) India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership (REP) e) Comparative Advantages Country Strengths Strategic Role in REP Australia Resource-rich (lithium, cobalt, rare earths), regulatory stability, skilled […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 October 2025

Content A green transition accelerating at express speed Context and Significance Relevance: Practice Questions: The Scale and Role of Indian Railways Parameter Magnitude (Approx.) Significance Network size ~68,000 km (Broad Gauge ~60,000 km) 4th largest in the world Passenger load 24 million/day World’s largest daily mobility system Freight movement 3 million tonnes/day Core of India’s […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 October 2025

Content To mend a broken system – Rebuilding trust in public service recruitment exams needs tech-led overhaul Overview Relevance: Practice Questions: Context and Background Root Causes of the Crisis Consequences Reform Imperatives 1. Transparency in Recruitment 2. Technology Integration 3. Legal & Institutional Strengthening 4. Accountability & Governance 5. Citizen Participation Government Initiatives & Suggested […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 October 2025

Content Crime patterns About NCRB and the Report Relevance: Practice Question:India’s crime profile is shifting from physical violence to digital and structural forms. Critically analyse the emerging crime patterns in light of the 2023 NCRB Report and suggest institutional reforms for preventive policing.(250 words) Key National Trends (2023 NCRB Data) Interpreting Crime Statistics Regional Dimensions […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 October 2025

Content India’s mental health crisis, the cries and scars Context and Background Relevance: Practice Question : Scale of the Crisis Sectoral Breakdown India’s Mental Health Burden Systemic Gaps The Digital Turn – Promise and Peril Policy Priorities and Recommendations Economic and Social Stakes Way Forward Conclusion India needs a unified mental health response Context and […]