Source: The post “Tagore-Gandhi Ideological Divide” has been created, based on “On Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary, recalling his clash with Mahatma Gandhi over the ‘cult’ of the charkha” published in “Indian Express” on 9 May 2026. Tagore-Gandhi Ideological Divide. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-1-Modern Indian History Context: Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi shared deep mutual respect… Continue reading Tagore-Gandhi Ideological Divide
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Scope of legal fiction in party mergers
Source: The post “Scope of legal fiction in party mergers” has been created, based on “Scope of legal fiction in party mergers” published in “The Hindu” on 8 May 2026. Scope of legal fiction in party mergers. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Legal fiction refers to an artificial assumption created by law for a specific… Continue reading Scope of legal fiction in party mergers
Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims?
Source: The post “Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims?” has been created, based on “Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims?” published in “The Hindu” on 8 May 2026. Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India regulates abortion… Continue reading Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims?
Governor’s Discretion vs Democratic Mandate : The Tamil Nadu Controversy
UPSC Syllabus- GS 2- Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, separation of powers, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions Introduction The recent delay by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar in administering the oath to Vijay as Chief Minister has once again sparked debate over how… Continue reading Governor’s Discretion vs Democratic Mandate : The Tamil Nadu Controversy
Building hazards: On preventing and fighting fires
UPSC Syllabus- GS 3- Syllabus-Disaster and disaster management. Introduction Recent fire accidents in Indian cities once again expose the fragile state of urban safety infrastructure. The latest fire incident in Shahdara, East Delhi, which claimed nine lives and left around 15 people seriously injured, highlighted how poor building design and inadequate emergency preparedness can turn… Continue reading Building hazards: On preventing and fighting fires
Karnataka’s New Gig Worker Grievance System
UPSC Syllabus- GS Paper II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population; Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services. Introduction India’s gig economy has expanded rapidly with the rise of platforms such as Uber, Ola, Zomato, Swiggy and Amazon, creating employment opportunities for millions. However, this growth has also exposed workers to… Continue reading Karnataka’s New Gig Worker Grievance System
Fixing Structural Deficits in India’s Health System
UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance, Health, Issues related to development Introduction India has significantly expanded medical infrastructure by increasing medical colleges, AIIMS institutions, and MBBS/PG seats. In March 2026, the government informed Parliament that 43 new medical colleges, 11,682 MBBS seats, and 8,967 postgraduate seats were approved for 2025-26. However, better healthcare outcomes… Continue reading Fixing Structural Deficits in India’s Health System
Amid disruptions, a timely lifeline in a credit guarantee scheme
Source: The post “Amid disruptions, a timely lifeline in a credit guarantee scheme” has been created, based on “Amid disruptions, a timely lifeline in a credit guarantee scheme” published in “Indian Express” on 7 May 2026. Amid disruptions, a timely lifeline in a credit guarantee scheme. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: The government has… Continue reading Amid disruptions, a timely lifeline in a credit guarantee scheme
Understanding inequality in India’s growth story
Source: The post “Understanding inequality in India’s growth story” has been created, based on “Understanding inequality in India’s growth story” published in “The Hindu” on 7 May 2026. Understanding inequality in India’s growth story. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: India has experienced rapid economic growth in recent decades. However, the Household Consumer Expenditure Survey… Continue reading Understanding inequality in India’s growth story
India’s Steel Sector Advances Towards Self-Reliance
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India’s steel sector has emerged as a major driver of industrial growth, infrastructure expansion, and economic development. India became the world’s second-largest steel producer in 2018 and continues to retain this position. Rising domestic demand, increasing exports, policy support, and expanding production capacity are strengthening… Continue reading India’s Steel Sector Advances Towards Self-Reliance
