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THE INCONGRUITY OF CASTE AND SCIENCE Syllabus: GS-2: Laws and regulations Government Policies and Interventions Society and social order Why in the News? A caste-based poster reportedly appeared at IIT Mandi, assigning hereditary social roles to Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. The incident raises a deeper question about the compatibility of caste hierarchy with scientific …
Read MoreBRICS Faces Internal Challenges Syllabus GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, India’s 18th BRICS Summit offers an opportunity to restore cohesion, protect consensus, and revive global institutional reform. It can also prevent geopolitical capture and strengthen practical cooperation among members. Introduction BRICS began as a platform for emerging economies seeking …
Read MoreDOES INFLATION TARGETING WORK IN INDIA? Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies and Interventions GS-3 : Inflation and inflation targeting Why in the News? India has completed a decade of its formal Inflation Targeting (IT) framework, under which the RBI targets 4% CPI inflation within a ±2% tolerance band. Recent research questions its effectiveness, arguing that India’s …
Read MoreRajasthan High Court Controversy Syllabus GS 2: Judiciary Why in the News? Recently, reports about Justice Sandeep Mehta’s three letters seeking Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma’s immediate transfer have raised serious concerns about judicial accountability and institutional trust across India’s higher judicial system. Introduction Reports about serious allegations against Rajasthan High Court’s Acting …
Read MoreMANIPUR NRC DEMAND DEEPENS DEBATE OVER DEMOGRAPHY AND DELIMITATION WHY IN THE NEWS? The Union Government deferred the 2027 Census in Manipur amid demands from Meitei and Naga groups for an NRC exercise before the Census.The issue has renewed debates over citizenship, migration, displacement, demographic change and political representation in the conflict-affected State. NRC DEMAND, …
Read MoreGPT-6 ASTRA RAISES CYBERSECURITY RISKS FOR AUTONOMOUS AI WHY IN THE NEWS? OpenAI has released GPT-6 Astra, a frontier AI model claiming improvements in computer use, coding, cybersecurity and long-running tasks.Astra is the first OpenAI model classified at the “critical” cybersecurity capability level under its Preparedness Framework. ASTRA’S AUTONOMOUS AI AND REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS: ● End-to-End …
Read MoreFAO FOOD PRICE INDEX RISES AMID GROWING GLOBAL SUPPLY RISKS WHY IN THE NEWS? Global food prices rose in August to their highest level since late 2022, according to the FAO Food Price Index. The increase reflects growing concerns over extreme weather, geopolitical conflicts, disrupted trade routes and agricultural supply risks. Higher prices of cereals, …
Read MoreTEACHERS’ DAY HONOURS EDUCATORS FOR NATION BUILDING CONTRIBUTIONS Why in the News ? On Teachers’ Day, President Droupadi Murmu will confer National Teachers’ Awards in New Delhi, recognising exemplary educators from school and higher education institutions. She emphasised continuous learning, technological adoption, innovative pedagogy, independent thinking and teachers’ role in shaping responsible citizens. Teachers’ Day …
Read MoreA BIT of a reset, with a wider debate Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies and Interventions GS-3 : Liberalisation, Growth & Development Why in the News? India is reportedly revising its 2015 Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), following concerns over limited treaty adoption and inadequate protection for foreign investors. The proposed revision seeks to rebalance investment …
Read MoreTHE GULF IS CALLING AND NEW DELHI MUST LISTEN Syllabus: GS-2: India and neighborhood relations Regional and global groupings and cooperation. Why in the News? Regional Realignment: The reported Mecca Joint Defence Agreement involving Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signals an emerging security architecture in India’s extended western neighbourhood. Security Vacuum: Changing U.S. engagement in …
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