UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India Introduction The Supreme Court has clarified that the constitutional 24-hour limit for producing a detained person before a magistrate starts when their liberty is first curtailed, not when formal arrest is recorded. The ruling arose from an Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) case and rejects any… Continue reading Supreme Court 24-Hour Detention Ruling
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Delhi must look beyond GRAP to tackle winter air pollution
Source: The post “Delhi must look beyond GRAP to tackle winter air pollution” has been created based on “Delhi must look beyond GRAP to tackle winter air pollution” published in “Indian Express” on 6th November 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: Delhi’s winter air pollution is a recurring environmental challenge caused by multiple factors,… Continue reading Delhi must look beyond GRAP to tackle winter air pollution
Balancing Safety and Freedom in Children’s Internet Access
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India Introduction Internet access gives children opportunities to learn, develop skills, express ideas and connect with others. In Just Rights for Children Alliance v. S. Harish (2026), the Supreme Court recognised children’s right to access and use the internet as a fundamental right. The challenge is to protect… Continue reading Balancing Safety and Freedom in Children’s Internet Access
Are Lower MRPs on Cancer Drugs Translating into Affordable Care?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Introduction Cancer care in India remains costly, with high medicine prices and expenses on diagnosis, surgery, hospitalisation and follow-up placing a financial burden on families. Although the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has reduced trade margins on several anti-cancer… Continue reading Are Lower MRPs on Cancer Drugs Translating into Affordable Care?
How do tokamaks work to make nuclear fusion possible?
Source: The post “How do tokamaks work to make nuclear fusion possible?” has been created based on “How do tokamaks work to make nuclear fusion possible?” published in “The Hindu” on 6 November 2026. How do tokamaks work to make nuclear fusion possible? UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Context: There is a… Continue reading How do tokamaks work to make nuclear fusion possible?
Why revamped Agniveer scheme isn’t a return to regular recruitment of troops
Source: The post “Why revamped Agniveer scheme isn’t a return to regular recruitment of troops” has been created based on “Why revamped Agniveer scheme isn’t a return to regular recruitment of troops” published in “Indian Express” on 6 November 2026. Why revamped Agniveer scheme isn’t a return to regular recruitment of troops. UPSC Syllabus: GS… Continue reading Why revamped Agniveer scheme isn’t a return to regular recruitment of troops
Anaemia Burden — Iron Alone Is No Solution
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Health Sector Introduction India faces a high burden of anaemia, especially among women and children. Although iron deficiency is an important cause, it explains only about half of anaemia cases globally. Double-Fortified Salt (DFS), which combines iron and iodine, is proposed as a convenient intervention. However, its dependence on salt… Continue reading Anaemia Burden — Iron Alone Is No Solution
Poverty Reduction and Household Financial Security in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Poverty reduction is a major indicator of development, but crossing a poverty line does not always mean that a household has achieved lasting financial security. Families may still face unstable earnings, debt, limited savings and high healthcare costs. Assessing progress therefore requires looking beyond poverty estimates to… Continue reading Poverty Reduction and Household Financial Security in India
The North East as an engine of India’s growth
Source: The post “The North East as an engine of India’s growth” has been created based on “The North East as an engine of India’s growth” published in “Hindustan Times” on 5 November 2026. The North East as an engine of India’s growth. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3: Indian Economy Context: The eight North Eastern states… Continue reading The North East as an engine of India’s growth
What the BRICS carbon market partnership needs
Source: The post “What the BRICS carbon market partnership needs” has been created based on “What the BRICS carbon market partnership needs” published in “The Hindu” on 5 November 2026. What the BRICS carbon market partnership needs. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3: Environment Context: The 18th BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi, reaffirmed the commitment of… Continue reading What the BRICS carbon market partnership needs
