by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 20, 2025 | Courses
The Derozio Effect, A Brief but Disruptive Moment in 19th Century Colonial Calcutta Why in News A renewed focus on India’s intellectual history has brought attention back to Henry Louis Vivian Derozio and his radical circle of students at Hindu College, Calcutta,...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 20, 2025 | Courses
How India Youth Can Challenge U.S. Tariffs Why in News In early August, U.S. President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on imports from India, increasing them to 50%. This move directly impacts India’s economy, particularly exports, and places India in a delicate...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 20, 2025 | Courses
The Complex Web Behind Indian Persistent Stunting Crisis Why in News India continues to face a persistent stunting crisis among children, despite major national nutrition initiatives like POSHAN Abhiyaan, which was launched in 2018 with the aim of reducing stunting...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 20, 2025 | Courses
Breaking Down the Chinese Wall, India-China Relations in a Changing World Why in News India and China are commemorating 75 years of diplomatic engagement in 2025. Against the backdrop of historical tensions and evolving cooperation, both nations are exploring ways to...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 20, 2025 | Courses
Ukraine Needs to See its Future Security in the Context of its Battle Losses Why in News An unprecedented multilateral summit was held at the White House on Monday, bringing together U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 20, 2025 | Courses
New Sedition Law Threatens Freedom of Expression Further Why in News The issue of press freedom and freedom of expression in India has resurfaced with the Assam Police’s move to summon journalists Siddharth Varadarajan and Karan Thapar of The Wire under Section...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 20, 2025 | Courses
A Tribute to M.S. Swaminathan, The Man Who Fed India Why in News The year marks the centenary of M.S. Swaminathan’s birth, a visionary scientist who played a decisive role in making India self-sufficient in food during the 1960s. Often referred to as “the man who fed...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 20, 2025 | Courses
Priority Sector Deposits, A Case for More Low-Cost CASA Deposits Why in News Recently, a private bank in India faced a massive backlash on social media after it reduced its average minimum balance requirement in metro cities from ₹50,000 to ₹15,000. This change was...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 20, 2025 | Courses
Satcom, India’s Game-Changer for Inclusivity Why in News India’s satellite communication (Satcom) sector is poised for a historic leap, with massive government initiatives, private investments, and space-tech breakthroughs reshaping the country’s connectivity...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 20, 2025 | Courses
Betting on Batteries, Not Barrels, The Future of India’s Energy and Transport Why in News India’s transport system, heavily dependent on imported crude oil, has led to ballooning import bills and rising economic vulnerability. In FY 2024–25 alone, India spent over...