Perspectives Magazine — August 2026 is the free monthly PSIR and current-affairs issue from Anantam IAS. This 20-page PDF connects Indian domestic debates with the wider geopolitical shifts shaping Asia and West Asia.
What this issue examines
- Europe’s engagement with the Taliban, and the tension between humanitarian access, migration and diplomatic recognition.
- The “Pradhan Pati” phenomenon and the gap between women’s representation in village institutions and substantive political authority.
- Fiscal federalism through the competing claims of efficiency and equity in Centre–State relations.
- The Iran conflict, the Mecca Pact and emerging security partnerships in West Asia.
- India’s engagement with Japan and its return to Central Asia.
- The Vanashakti judgment, prior environmental clearance and the Nepal–China border disaster.
- India’s resilience to the West Asia shock and reforms needed for sustained growth.
Who this issue is for
Useful for PSIR Optional, GS Paper II and III, and Essay preparation. Download the English PDF for offline reading.
