Daily Editorials for UPSC and State PSC
September 2026
Unwelcome Surge: The Buoyancy in GST Collections
UPSC & GPSC · Editorial Analysis Unwelcome Surge: The Buoyancy in GST Collections Source: The Hindu Editorial GS-III: Indian Economy & GrowthGS-III: Taxation & Fiscal PolicyGS-III: InflationGS-III: Goods and Services Tax (GST)GS-III: Public Finance Strong tax collections are often viewed as indicators of robust economic activity and rising formalisation. [...]
The Right to a Fair Trial at the Crossroads
UPSC & GPSC · Editorial Analysis The Right to a Fair Trial at the Crossroads Source: The Hindu Editorial | Author: Gautam Bhatia GS-II: Fundamental RightsGS-II: Judiciary & Judicial ReformsGS-II: Criminal Justice SystemGS-III: Internal Security LawsGS-III: Counter-terrorism Frameworks The right to a fair trial lies at the heart of [...]
The Indo-Pacific is Here to Stay, With or Without Washington
UPSC & GPSC · Editorial Analysis The Indo-Pacific is Here to Stay, With or Without Washington Source: The Indian Express Editorial | Author: C. Raja Mohan GS-II: India's Neighbourhood RelationsGS-II: Bilateral, Regional & Global GroupingsGS-II: India's Foreign PolicyGS-II: International Relations The Indo-Pacific has emerged as the defining strategic geography [...]
New FCRA Rules Shrink Space for Civic Action
UPSC & GPSC · Editorial Analysis New FCRA Rules Shrink Space for Civic Action Source: The Hindu Editorial GS-II: Civil Society & NGOsGS-II: Governance & AccountabilityGS-II: Fundamental RightsGS-III: Internal SecurityGS-III: Foreign Funding Regulation Civil society organisations play a critical role in strengthening democracy by delivering social services, advocating for [...]
January 2026
Decisive New Factors in the Iranian Conundrum
Introduction “Decisive new factors in the Iranian conundrum” highlights how Iran’s recurring internal unrest can no longer be viewed as episodic domestic turbulence alone. The editorial argues that structural economic stress, generational discontent, regional power rivalries, and renewed geopolitical pressures have combined to create a far more complex and volatile [...]
Beyond Maduro: Why Latin America Offers India a New Strategic Opportunity
Introduction “Beyond Maduro, why Delhi has a new window of opportunity in the region” highlights a strategic inflection point in India’s Latin America policy. The erosion of the post-Maduro geopolitical order, weakening US dominance, and internal churn across South America have created diplomatic and economic space for India to [...]
