Source: The post “Contours of Constitutional Morality” has been created, based on “Contours of Constitutional Morality” published in “The Hindu” on 27 October 2025. Contours of Constitutional Morality. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context: Constitutional morality in India ensures that governance adheres to constitutional… Continue reading Contours of Constitutional Morality
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Deepfakes and Democracy
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, to regulate synthetic content, including AI-generated videos, images, and voices. The draft aims to make the creators and platforms behind such content accountable and transparent. If adopted, India would become one of the first democracies to formally address… Continue reading Deepfakes and Democracy
Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India
Source: The post “Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India” has been created, based on “Forging India’s metals security” published in “Business Line” on 25 October 2025. Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources, Growth, Development… Continue reading Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India
Health rights of children in India
Source: The post “Health rights of children in India” has been created, based on “Respect the health rights of India’s children” published in “The Hindu” on 25 October 2025. Health rights of children in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.… Continue reading Health rights of children in India
Making India a Scientific, Technological Powerhouse
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -Government- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to education. Making India a Scientific, Technological Powerhouse. Introduction India plans to attract “Indian-origin star faculty” in STEM for longer stints in premier institutes. The move uses the US policy squeeze on research as a push and offers… Continue reading Making India a Scientific, Technological Powerhouse
The Mirage of Port-led Development in Great Nicobar
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Ecology and Environment And Infrastructure Introduction Supporters claim a mega port at Galathea Bay will make India a regional hub for security and trade. Critics warn of risks to indigenous communities and fragile ecology. A closer look shows advantages are overstated and structural flaws are ignored. The question… Continue reading The Mirage of Port-led Development in Great Nicobar
Immunity of international organisations is no free pass
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Justice. Introduction International organisations exist to implement treaties and manage cooperation. They need autonomy to function, yet immunity cannot become a shield for abuse. Courts now face a hard question: when, and how far, should immunity yield so that individuals are not left without justice—especially in host states… Continue reading Immunity of international organisations is no free pass
PF Reforms Enable Social Security
India must build pensions that are adequate, sustainable, and accessible without burdening the budget. Recent EPFO changes move from control to trust and can support lifetime, Aadhaar-linked Citizen Social Security Accounts (CSSA). India’s pension system currently holds a D grade (43.8/100) in the 2025 Global Pension Index, showing weak adequacy, low sustainability, and narrow coverage.… Continue reading PF Reforms Enable Social Security
Climate change as global challenge
Source: The post “Climate change as global challenge” has been created, based on “Should India take global leadership on climate change? ” published in “The Hindu” on 24 October 2025. Climate change as global challenge. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Introduction: Climate… Continue reading Climate change as global challenge
UN as a symbol of possibility
Source: The post “ UN as a symbol of possibility” has been created, based on “The UN matters, as a symbol of possibility” published in “The Hindu” on 24 October 2025. UN as a symbol of possibility. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- International relations Introduction: Eighty years after its establishment in the aftermath of World… Continue reading UN as a symbol of possibility
