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RTRCEP vs CPTPP: What India's Trade-Bloc Dilemma Means for Your GS AnswersEconomy
Economy12 Jul 2026
RCEP vs CPTPP: What India's Trade-Bloc Dilemma Means for Your GS Answers
After the 2025 US tariff shock, India is weighing GST reform, a cotton duty suspension, and a revived RCEP-vs-CPTPP choice. Here's how to turn that policy mix into a strong GS-2/GS-3 answer.
By Roundtable IAS Team
RTHow to Write a UPSC Essay: The Roundtable Pyramid MethodGeneral Studies
General Studies9 Jul 2026
How to Write a UPSC Essay: The Roundtable Pyramid Method
Master the essay for UPSC Mains with a repeatable 8-level structure — from answering the exact question to arranging your argument and adding nuance.
By Rohan Dange
RTIs PSIR the Right Optional for You? An Honest OverviewPSIR
PSIR5 Jul 2026
Is PSIR the Right Optional for You? An Honest Overview
A fact-based look at Political Science & IR as a UPSC Mains optional — syllabus, GS overlap, scoring trends, and who should actually choose it.
By Rohan Dange