Source: The post “Karnataka Gig Workers Act: A Model for India” has been created, based on “Karnataka Gig Workers Act: A Model for India” published in “The Hindu” on 10 October 2025. Karnataka Gig Workers Act: A Model for India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: The gig economy in India has expanded… Continue reading Karnataka Gig Workers Act: A Model for India
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India’s Mental Health Crisis and the Need for a Unified Response
Source: The post “India’s Mental Health Crisis and the Need for a Unified Response” has been created, based on “India’s mental health crisis, the cries and scars” published in “The Hindu” on 10 October 2025. India’s Mental Health Crisis and the Need for a Unified Response. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: India… Continue reading India’s Mental Health Crisis and the Need for a Unified Response
The danger of an unchecked pre-crime framework
Introduction Preventive detention in India has moved from an exceptional measure to a routine tool of governance. Even after the Supreme Court’s caution in Dhanya M. (2025), authorities continue to invoke expansive state laws such as Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA), where broad “goonda/rowdy” categories blur the line between public order and ordinary law-and-order… Continue reading The danger of an unchecked pre-crime framework
Workers’ Rights Amid Factory Hazards in India
Source: The post “Workers’ Rights Amid Factory Hazards in India” has been created, based on “Are workers’ rights being eroded?” published in “The Hindu” on 8 October 2025. Workers’ Rights Amid Factory Hazards in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: Industrial accidents… Continue reading Workers’ Rights Amid Factory Hazards in India
India-U.K. ties
Source: The post “India-U.K. ties” has been created, based on “An anchor for India-U.K. ties, economic partnership” published in “The Hindu” on 9 October 2025. India-U.K. ties. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-International relations Context: Relations between India and the United Kingdom have entered a renewed phase with the signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)… Continue reading India-U.K. ties
Drug Regulation in India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. And GS paper 3– Indian economy. Drug Regulation in India. Introduction India’s pharmaceutical industry, celebrated during the pandemic for exporting drugs, medical equipment, and vaccines, now faces a credibility test. Often called the “pharmacy of the world,”… Continue reading Drug Regulation in India
Importance of Domestic Investment in India
Source: The post “Importance of Domestic Investment in India ” has been created, based “Why Indian capital needs to invest domestically” published in “The Hindu” on 8 October 2025. Importance of Domestic Investment in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Investment Models Context: As the global economy enters a prolonged phase of uncertainty, marked by tariff barriers,… Continue reading Importance of Domestic Investment in India
Status of Maoist movement in India
Source: The post “Status of Maoist or Naxalite movement” has been created, based “It’s time for Maoists to lay down arms” published in “The Hindu” on 8 October 2025. Status of Maoist movement in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Internal security Context: The Maoist or Naxalite movement, spearheaded by the proscribed Communist Party of India (Maoist), has… Continue reading Status of Maoist movement in India
A path to progress that is paved with gold
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Indian economy. Introduction India needs reliable, long-term capital that comes from inside the economy, not from volatile foreign flows. Global investment is shrinking and the cost of overseas borrowing is rising. Relying on external money adds risk. A practical answer is to mobilise household gold. Indian families trust gold… Continue reading A path to progress that is paved with gold
Israel’s tactical gains in a strategic labyrinth
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -International relation. Introduction Israel sought to ride a favourable regional moment. The October 7 shock opened a war that spread beyond Gaza. Israel achieved notable battlefield effects. Yet the core conflict returned to centre stage, and regional politics shifted in unexpected ways. Israel’s tactical advances did not deliver lasting… Continue reading Israel’s tactical gains in a strategic labyrinth
