by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 13, 2025 | Courses
Economic Ties with Seoul Must Be Strengthened Why in News? India and South Korea are celebrating ten years of their “Special Strategic Partnership” in 2025, a milestone in bilateral relations that were elevated in 2015. As the world undergoes major shifts in supply...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 13, 2025 | Courses
A Theme for Youth, Should India Introduce Mandatory Military Service? Why in News? As India prepares to celebrate its 79th Independence Day, the idea of instilling greater discipline, resilience, and patriotism among its youth has resurfaced. Inspired by countries...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 13, 2025 | Courses
Kerala Paradox, Literacy Without Livelihood Why in News? Kerala, the Indian state long celebrated for its exceptional literacy rate and human development achievements, is facing a stark economic paradox. With a staggering literacy rate of 94% — the highest in India —...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 13, 2025 | Courses
Sustainable Urban Planning, The Key to India’s Future Development Why in News? A recent World Bank Report (WBR) has highlighted that India’s urban population is set to nearly double by 2050, reaching 951 million people—about 40% of the country’s total population. This...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 13, 2025 | Courses
Tropical Forests, Earth’s Climate Command Centres Under Siege Why in News? The world is facing twin crises — climate change and biodiversity collapse. Tropical forests, often called the “lungs of the Earth,” are critical in regulating climate, supporting...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 13, 2025 | Courses
Why Narratives Matter More Than Maps, The New Age of Global Influence Why in News? Global power dynamics are shifting from traditional military strength and territorial control towards the ability to shape stories and narratives. Nations are increasingly competing in...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 13, 2025 | Courses
The Fiscal Wisdom in India Ancient Texts, Lessons for Modern Economic Policy Why in News? India’s sustainable economic model is under increasing scrutiny as the nation aims to expand its economy, improve governance, and address fiscal challenges. PC Jha, Advisor to...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 13, 2025 | Courses
Shaping Cleantech Transition, Can India Build a Sustainable, Circular, and Competitive Manufacturing Ecosystem? Why in News? India is at a crucial juncture in its journey towards becoming Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. Two major pillars—economic resurgence...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 12, 2025 | Courses
American Foreign Policy Missteps, Lessons from History and the Present Why in News? A recent opinion piece by Shinichi Kitaoka, a Japanese scholar and diplomat, has sparked renewed debate about how the United States approaches foreign policy, the consequences of its...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 12, 2025 | Courses
Listed Firms Need a Lakshman Rekha Why in News A recent incident involving Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) has reignited the discussion on the need for a clear “Lakshman rekha” — a boundary — between promoter influence and corporate governance...