Category: General Studies 2

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Changing landscape of global research

General Studies-2; Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   Introduction The global academic landscape is witnessing a paradigm shift as Chinese universities surpass US institutions in research output and frontier technologies. This transition, highlighted by recent Leiden and THE rankings, signals a new world order where …

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India-USA Trade Deal 2026

Source:  HT Subject:  International Relations Context: India and the US have reached a landmark trade deal in February 2026, significantly reducing tariffs to 18% and ending a period of intense trade friction between the two nations. About India-USA Trade Deal 2026: What it is? The India-USA Trade Deal 2026 is a strategic economic reset announced …

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Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026

Source:  NDTV Subject:  Governance Context: The Supreme Court of India, stayed the implementation of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. The court directed that the previous 2012 guidelines remain in force while expressing concerns that the new rules were vague and capable of dividing society. About Supreme Court Stays UGC …

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Right to Menstrual Health as a Fundamental Right

Source:  LL Subject:  Health Context: The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark verdict Dr. Jaya Thakur vs Government Of India, declared the right to menstrual health a fundamental right under Article 21, ordering all schools to provide free sanitary pads and gender-segregated toilets. About Right to Menstrual Health as a Fundamental Right: What it …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Rethinking the United Nations

General Studies-2; Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.   Introduction The United Nations (UN) was created with the core objective of maintaining international peace and security through dialogue, diplomacy, and, where required, collective military action. Although the UN Charter grants it wide-ranging authority, the organisation’s real-world performance has been uneven, marked …

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Rising Digital Addiction and Mental Health Problems

Source:  TH Subject:  Population and Associated Issues Context: The Economic Survey 2025-26, has flagged the rapid rise of digital addiction and screen-related mental health issues as a significant public health threat and a risk to India’s long-term economic productivity. About Rising Digital Addiction and Mental Health Problems: What it is? Digital addiction is defined by …

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India–EU Free Trade Agreement

Source:  ET Subject:  Bilateral Relations Context: India and the European Union (EU) made history by announcing the conclusion of their long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at the 16th India–EU Summit in New Delhi. Dubbed the “mother of all deals,” this breakthrough ends nearly two decades of stop-start negotiations and establishes a strategic economic corridor. About …

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Rethinking Disability and Mental Health Law

Source: TH Subject: Health Context: The legal discourse in India intensified regarding the grey zone in disability law, where the Mental Healthcare Act (2017) and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (2016) fail to intersect for individuals with dual intellectual and psychiatric challenges. About Rethinking Disability and Mental Health Law: What it is? This …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Towards a Rights-Based Social Security Architecture in India

General Studies-2; Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.   Introduction In the contemporary global discourse, the definition of a “modern state” is increasingly tied to its …

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The perils of integrating AI in police operations

Source:  IE Subject:  Governance Context: In January 2026, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Indian law enforcement has reached a critical milestone with the Delhi Police’s announcement of the Safe City Project and Maharashtra’s statewide rollout of MahaCrime OS AI. About The perils of integrating AI in police operations: Current AI Integration in India …

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Why SIR verification needs to be completely digitised?

Source:  TH Subject:  Polity Context: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0 has sparked nationwide concern due to widespread voter distress, manual procedural delays, and the summoning of eminent citizens to prove residency despite the availability of advanced digital infrastructure. It highlights a critical mismatch between the Election Commission’s (EC) digital capabilities (ECINet) and the …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: India-Germany Relations

General Studies-2; Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.   Introduction The visit of Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India marks a significant departure from tradition, being his first major bilateral visit outside the EU and the US. It occurs amidst global shifts—US trade volatility (the “Trump era” legacy), tensions …

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India Emerges as a Global Cooperative Powerhouse

Source:  NIE Subject:   Devolution of Powers to Local Levels. Context: The United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC), highlighting India’s emergence as a global leader with over 8.5 lakh registered cooperatives and a renewed policy focus under the vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi.” About India Emerges as a Global Cooperative Powerhouse: …

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India’s Minerals Diplomacy

Source:  TH Subject:  International relations/ Economic Resources Context: India is recalibrating its global mineral strategy following the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 and the tightening of export controls by China on rare earths. About India’s Minerals Diplomacy: What it is? Minerals diplomacy is the strategic use of international partnerships and …

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The Global Risks Report 2026

Source:  NDTV Subject:  International organisation Context: The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 has ranked geoeconomic confrontation as the world’s top short-term risk, overtaking armed conflict, reflecting rising trade wars, sanctions, and weaponization of economic tools. About The Global Risks Report 2026: What it is? The Global Risks Report 2026 is the 21st annual …

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India–EU FTA

Source: BT Subject: International Relations Context: India and the European Union are in the final stage of negotiating a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to significantly boost India’s exports and diversify trade amid rising global protectionism. About India–EU FTA: What it is? The India–EU Free Trade Agreement is a comprehensive trade pact …

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