Perfect storm: On illicit liquor in India
The article highlights the recurring tragedy of mass deaths in India due to illicit liquor consumption, affecting states like Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, and...
Current Affairs for UPSC
Editorials ·
Exam-oriented current affairs connected to static concepts, recurring UPSC themes, and relevant Prelims PYQs.
65
published analyses
02 June 2026
IMEC is caught between commerce and geopolitics
The article analyzes how the ongoing conflict in West Asia, particularly involving Iran and Israel, has exposed vulnerabilities in global trade routes and underscored the urgent need for ...
Joy and pain: On the NFHS-6 data
The NFHS-6 data reveals significant progress in India's child health indicators, including reduced stunting and wasting, increased institutional deliveries, and higher immunization covera...
Orbital rivalry — the challenge of China’s space power
The article discusses China's expanding counter-space capabilities, including anti-satellite missiles, co-orbital systems, and laser-based systems, which pose a significant challenge to g...
01 June 2026
How Tamil Nadu’s healthcare leads by example
The article highlights Tamil Nadu's healthcare system as a leading example in India, emphasizing its evolution from basic infrastructure to an integrated approach focusing on accessibilit...
Towards a dialogue on adolescent sexuality
The article discusses a recent Supreme Court judgment allowing medical termination of pregnancy at 28 weeks for an unwed minor, highlighting the ethical dilemma faced by doctors regarding...
From bad to worse: On Donald Trump and the war on Iran
The article analyzes the failure of Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran, which initially aimed for regime change, dismantling missile and nuclear programs, and curbing regional ...
Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations
The article highlights the strengthening India-Canada bilateral relationship, emphasizing a new chapter of cooperation between the two democratic, multicultural, and innovation-driven nat...
31 May 2026
Why is India pushing for coal gasification?
India is actively promoting surface coal gasification technology with a substantial incentive package of ₹37,500 crore approved by the Union Cabinet. Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kish...
Is India getting hotter?
The article discusses the prevalence of heatwave conditions across several Indian cities, attributing the increased heat-related distress to a delayed monsoon and the near certainty of an...
30 May 2026
International law, ‘optional’ for powerful states
The article argues that public international law is increasingly becoming 'optional' for powerful states, leading to the erosion of a rules-based international order. It cites numerous in...
Different directions: On the Quad, Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
The article discusses the recent Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, highlighting its initiatives and the challenges to the grouping's unity and relevance. Key initiatives include maritime s...