Source: The post “All ethical expectations cannot become Constitutional mandates” has been created, based on “All ethical expectations cannot become Constitutional mandates” published in “The Hindu” on 14 October 2025. All ethical expectations cannot become a Constitutional mandate. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Indian Constitution- Significant Provisions Context: The 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2025… Continue reading All ethical expectations cannot become a Constitutional mandate
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Emerging Challenges to RTI Act
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -Governance Introduction Right to Information transforms subjects into citizens by opening the state to scrutiny. In October, as the RTI Act turned 20, Beawar—“RTI City”—marked 30 years of grassroots struggle with a memorial, museum, and RTI Mela. Yet the Digital Personal Data Protection Act’s amendments, alongside institutional and judicial… Continue reading Emerging Challenges to RTI Act
A green transition accelerating at express speed
Introduction Indian Railways’ green transition is accelerating from pilots to platform-level change. The July 2025 hydrogen-coach trial, near-universal electrification, and rapid renewable integration signal a shift to cleaner traction, efficient assets, and freight rebalancing. Backed by sovereign green bonds, IRFC financing, and multilateral support, the programme targets net-zero by 2030. The agenda spans infrastructure, operations,… Continue reading A green transition accelerating at express speed
Great Nicobar revives the issue of nature’s legal rights
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Ecology and Environment And Infrastructure Introduction Great Nicobar lies in a fragile island ecosystem that is a global biodiversity hotspot and carbon reservoir. A mainland-driven mega development plan— will affect about 13,000 hectares of forest.The project is also of critical importance for defence, logistics, commerce and industries, and… Continue reading Great Nicobar revives the issue of nature’s legal rights
Reforming Public Service Recruitment Exams in India
Source: The post “Reforming Public Service Recruitment Exams in India” has been created, based on “To mend a broken system” published in “Indian Express” on 13 October 2025. Reforming Public Service Recruitment Exams in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: Trust is the bedrock of a functioning democracy. A society’s faith in… Continue reading Reforming Public Service Recruitment Exams in India
Radio reforms
Source: The post “Radio reforms” has been created, based on “Radio reforms” published in “Businessline” on 13 October 2025. Radio reforms. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: While India has rapidly digitised sectors such as payments, cinema, and governance, FM broadcasting continues to operate in an analogue format. The first proposal to digitise… Continue reading Radio reforms
Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India
Source: The post “Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India” has been created, based on “Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India” published in “PIB” on 11 October 2025. Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: India’s cyberspace has expanded rapidly with over 86% of households now connected to the… Continue reading Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India
Relooking at Kabul
Introduction Afghanistan links South and Central Asia and often draws great-power rivalry. In 2021, the Taliban took power after a change of government. India then reset its approach: humanitarian aid first, a small technical team in Kabul, and no formal recognition—aimed at protecting interests and historical ties without overreach. After Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s… Continue reading Relooking at Kabul
Strengthening Startup Ecosystem through Prompt Biz Registration
Introduction India’s transformative decade has unleashed strong entrepreneurial growth. Company registrations are high, and new sectors—AI, drones, space, and clean tech—are rising. Yet progress slows due to manual registration and limited use of AI, blockchain, APIs, and cloud. With the ₹1 lakh crore RDI Scheme and a DeepTech Fund of Funds, the foundation is set… Continue reading Strengthening Startup Ecosystem through Prompt Biz Registration
Need to reposition SEZs for integrated national development
Source: The post “Need to reposition SEZs for integrated national development” has been created, based on “Reposition SEZs for integrated national development” published in “Business Line” on 11 October 2025. Need to reposition SEZs for integrated national development. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: The Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 was enacted to… Continue reading Need to reposition SEZs for integrated national development
