Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 February 2026

Content A decisive mandate Source : The Hindu Why in News? Relevance GS 2 – International Relations Practice Question Political & Institutional Dimensions Domestic Political Reset Indian Investments & Development Projects in Bangladesh Lines of Credit (LoC) – Scale of Commitment Connectivity Projects Railways Ports & Shipping Roads & Inland Waterways India & Bangladesh: Common […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 February 2026

Content: Farmers’ pulse Source : The Hindu Basics and context What are pulses? Nutritional and strategic importance Demand–supply realities Relevance GS III – Agriculture & Economy Practice Question Why in news ? Trade sensitivity and farmer concerns New self-sufficiency push Governance and policy architecture MSP and procurement gaps Policy dualism Economic, social and environmental […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 February 2026

Content The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life Source :The Hindu Why in News? CPI Base Revision (2012 → 2024) Relevance GS III (Economy) Practice Question Basics Inflation — Meaning Consumer Price Index (CPI) CPI vs WPI CPI Base Year Concept Base Year Role Need for Revision Features of CPI 2024 […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 February 2026

Content Economic Policy as Foreign Policy Source : The Indian Express Basics & Conceptual Foundation Meaning of Economic Statecraft Theoretical Roots Relevance Practice Question Historical Evolution Cold War Phase Post–Cold War Globalisation Contemporary Drivers Rise of Geoeconomics Technology as Strategic Asset Key Instruments of Economic Foreign Policy Trade Policy Investment & Finance Sanctions & Controls […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 February 2026

Content Back on track Historical & Civilisational Context Diaspora and Cultural Linkages Policy Continuity Relevance GS II (International Relations) Practice Question Geostrategic Importance Strait of Malacca Significance Indo-Pacific Convergence Political–Diplomatic Dimension Diplomatic Reset Counter-Terrorism Alignment Economic & Trade Relations Bilateral Trade Profile AITIGA Review Stakes Technology & Emerging Sectors Semiconductor Cooperation Digital & Energy Collaboration […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 February 2026

Content Social Media Bans and Child Safety: Limits of Prohibition, Need for Digital Governance Why in News? Renewed debate globally on banning or restricting minors’ access to social media amid rising concerns over adolescent mental health, cyberbullying, and online grooming, triggered by recent policy moves and public discourse. Relevance GS 1 (Society) GS 2 (Polity […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 February 2026

Content RBI maintains status quo, conserves policy ammunition Monetary Policy & Legal Framework Institutional Basis Relevance GS 3 – Economy Practice Question Current Policy Stance Status Quo Decision Inflation Dynamics Price Stability Context Growth Outlook GDP Projections Liquidity & Financial Conditions Liquidity Management External Sector Considerations Global Linkages Governance & Economic Significance Policy Credibility Challenges […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 February 2026

Content Governor’s Constitutional Duties & Address to Legislature Constitutional Position of Governor Nature of Office Relevance GS-2 (Polity): Practice Question Duty Regarding Address to Legislature Article 176 — Special Address Discretion and Limits Can Governor Alter Speech? Related Constitutional Provisions Article 175 Article 355 Article 160 Accountability Structure President vs Governor Federalism and Governance Dimension […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 February 2026

Content Urban India Running — Social Change, Loneliness & Urbanisation Urbanisation & Social Structure Shift from Gemeinschaft to Gesellschaft Nuclearisation of Families Relevance Practice Question Loneliness as a Public Health Issue Psychological Dimensions Lifestyle Disease Link Running as Social Capital Formation Emergence of “Third Places” Collective Identity Formation Urban Design & Public Space Built Environment […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 February 2026

Content India’s Next Industrial Shift — Electrons over Molecules Context Relevance GS-3: Indian Economy GS-3: Environment & Climate GS-3: Science & Technology Practice Question Electrons vs Molecules — Conceptual Basics Meaning Efficiency Logic Decarbonisation Logic Global Industrial Trends China’s Strategy — Industrial Electrification Sectoral Shifts India’s Starting Position Current Status — Electrification Gap Structural Causes […]