UPSC Syllabus- GS 1- Issues related to women Introduction The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (106th Constitutional Amendment, 2023) provides one-third reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies. However, since its implementation depends on a future delimitation exercise and may be delayed until 2034, the focus should not only be on the extent of reservation… Continue reading Beyond reservation for women in legislative bodies
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What is at stake at the WTO’s MC14?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Introduction The WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) is taking place at a time when trade multilateralism is under serious strain and unilateral actions are rising sharply. As the WTO’s highest decision-making body, MC14 will decide the future direction of global trade… Continue reading What is at stake at the WTO’s MC14?
The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill is a flawed fix
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 is presented as a corrective step to the 2019 law. However, it narrows identity, removes self-determination, and increases state control. It ignores key distinctions between… Continue reading The Transgender Persons Amendment Bill is a flawed fix
PSUs and insolvency
Source: The post “PSUs and insolvency” has been created, based on “PSUs and insolvency” published in “BusinessLine” on 26 March 2026. PSUs and insolvency. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) was enacted to provide a time-bound framework for insolvency resolution of corporate entities in India. The Code applies… Continue reading PSUs and insolvency
Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Source: The post “Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026” has been created, based on “Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026” published in “Indian express” on 26 March 2026. Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes amendments primarily to the Companies Act, 2013 and the Limited Liability Partnership… Continue reading Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026
The judicial push for environmental CSR
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment Introduction India made CSR mandatory through the Companies Act, 2013 to direct corporate profits toward social good. However, environmental concerns remain underfunded despite rising climate challenges and the net-zero target for 2070. The Supreme Court has now reframed environmental CSR as a constitutional duty under Article 51A(g), linking business… Continue reading The judicial push for environmental CSR
Deepening Global Corruption as a Pointer for India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications. Introduction The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 shows a clear global decline in integrity, with the average score falling to 42 out of 100. A total of 122 out of 182 countries score below 50, and only five countries score above 80,… Continue reading Deepening Global Corruption as a Pointer for India
Women Reservation act and Delimitation
Source: The post “Women Reservation act and Delimitation” has been created, based on “Women Reservation act and Delimitation” published in “The Hindu” on 25 March 2026. Women Reservation act and Delimitation. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity & Governance Context: The Women’s Reservation Act, 2023 aims to reserve one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and… Continue reading Women Reservation act and Delimitation
We need a national mission for negotiated justice
Source: The post “We need a national mission for negotiated justice” has been created, based on “We need a national mission for negotiated justice” published in “Indian Express” on 25 March 2026. We need a national mission for negotiated justice. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity & Governance Context: The Indian judicial system is facing a… Continue reading We need a national mission for negotiated justice
Why the CAPF Bill is a victory for internal security
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. Introduction The CAPF General Administration Bill 2026 strengthens internal security by combining welfare reforms with strong coordination mechanisms. It codifies service rules, ensures transparent promotions, and removes uncertainty in careers. At the same time, it preserves the integrated command structure built on… Continue reading Why the CAPF Bill is a victory for internal security
