by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 19, 2025 | Courses
Indian Services Trade at a Crossroads, Navigating Protectionism and AI Disruption Introduction While global attention remains fixated on tariff wars and goods trade, India’s burgeoning services exports—accounting for 44% of total exports ($300 billion in...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 19, 2025 | Courses
The Science and Sustainability of Soaps and Detergents, From Ancient Cleansers to Modern Innovations Introduction From ancient Mesopotamian civilizations to today’s automated factories, soaps and detergents have evolved remarkably while remaining essential to...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 19, 2025 | Courses
Reforming Indian Toll Collection System, Balancing Revenue and User Rights Introduction The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament’s recent report on toll collection practices has brought to light critical inefficiencies in India’s highway taxation...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 19, 2025 | Courses
The Nomination Conundrum, Democratic Accountability in UT Assemblies Introduction The recent affidavit filed by the Union Home Ministry before the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, asserting that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of J&K can nominate members to...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 19, 2025 | Courses
True Women Empowerment, Beyond Tokenism to Tangible Justice Introduction The case of a 47-year-old domestic worker who stood firm against former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna—despite intimidation, legal delays, and social stigma—exposes the glaring gap between India’s...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 19, 2025 | Courses
Giving Soybean Its Due, Unlocking the Potential of India’s Golden Crop Introduction Soybean, often referred to as the “golden bean,” has become one of the world’s most significant crops due to its versatility and high nutritional value. In India, however,...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 19, 2025 | Courses
Required Reforms in GST, Balancing Revenue Loss with Economic Growth Why in News? The central government has recently proposed significant reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework. These reforms include slashing tax rates across slabs, simplifying...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 19, 2025 | Courses
Alaskan Winds, India and the Trump Putin Summit Why in News? The “Alaska Moment” between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15, 2025, has attracted global attention. While the meeting was projected as a platform to...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 19, 2025 | Courses
Creamy Layer Equivalence, Government’s New Proposal to Ensure Fairness in OBC Reservations Why in News? The Government of India is considering ways to ensure “equivalence” in the application of the “creamy layer” condition for reservation among Other Backward Classes...
by admin_ NCSCIAS | Aug 19, 2025 | Courses
Gen Z Needs Guru Dutt, Rediscovering the Power of Silence and Pauses in Cinema Why in News? A recent commentary highlights how the younger generation, especially Gen Z, has grown accustomed to fast-paced, noise-driven, and thrill-seeking cinema shaped by social media...
