by admin_ NCSCIAS | Jul 3, 2025 | Courses
Guardians of the Constitution, The Enduring Relevance of the Basic Structure Doctrine Why in News? As India reflects on 50 years of the Emergency, the spotlight returns to one of the strongest bulwarks of our democracy—the Basic Structure Doctrine. In an era of rising...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Jul 3, 2025 | Courses
Remembering the Emergency, When Democracy Was Silenced Why in News? India recently marked the 50th anniversary of the Emergency (1975-1977)—a period when democracy was placed under lockdown, civil liberties were suspended, and the Constitution was weaponized to crush...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Jul 3, 2025 | Courses
Beijing Comeback, The Shifting Sands of Global Alliances Why in News? After years of strategic containment efforts by the Quad and Western allies, China is reasserting itself on the global stage. Amid weakening coalitions, fraying partnerships, and shifting economic...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Jul 3, 2025 | Courses
Forging South-South Solidarity, BRICS as India’s Gateway to Global Resilience Why in News? As the BRICS bloc prepares for its 2025 summit in Rio de Janeiro, momentum builds for a recalibrated global order—one where emerging economies chart their own course. With India...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Jul 3, 2025 | Courses
The Mirage of Surplus, Cracks Beneath India’s External Sector Gains Why in News? India reported a $13.5 billion current account surplus in Q4 of FY25—equivalent to 1.3% of GDP—its first surplus since the pandemic. While this seems like a sign of external strength, a...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Jul 3, 2025 | Courses
Of Shadows and Signatures, SEBI’s Crackdown on Related Party Transactions Why in News? From Luckin Coffee’s meteoric fall in China to Enron’s collapse in the US and Satyam’s unmasking in India, one pattern repeats like a haunting refrain—related party transactions...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Jul 3, 2025 | Courses
Between Algorithms and Agreements, The US-India Trade Tangle Why in News? Despite a growing convergence in geopolitical goals and strategic interests, the much-anticipated US-India trade deal remains elusive. Recent policy exchanges, digital sovereignty concerns, and...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Jul 3, 2025 | Courses
A land of djinns and poets, Iran in the crosshairs of history again Why in News?Iran has returned to global headlines for numerous crises in recent years. Yet, to understand Iran today, one must also revisit its complex and rich cultural past. Through literature and...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Jul 3, 2025 | Courses
How did Indian universities fare on the QS ranking list? Why in News?For the first time, Indian universities have secured more than 50 positions in the QS global university rankings (2026 edition). With 54 institutions ranked, this milestone reflects India’s growing...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Jul 3, 2025 | Courses
Are Gig Workers a Part of India Labour Data? Why in News?The 2025 Union Budget introduced important steps to formally recognise gig and platform workers by extending various social protection measures. However, despite this move, the revised Periodic Labour Force...
