UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education Introduction Health insurance coverage has expanded significantly in India, as shown by the National Sample Survey (NSS) 80th round (2025), mainly due to government-financed schemes. However, this increase has not improved healthcare access or reduced financial burden. Hospitalisation… Continue reading Increasing Health Insurance Coverage, Growing Distress
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Rise of identity politics threatens social cohesion, governance
Source: The post “Rise of identity politics threatens social cohesion, governance” has been created, based on “Et tu, Kerala? Rise of identity politics threatens social cohesion, governance” published in “Indian Express” on 30th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: Kerala has historically been regarded as a model of performance-based politics, characterised by high literacy,… Continue reading Rise of identity politics threatens social cohesion, governance
Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce
Source: The post “Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce” has been created, based on “Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce” published in “PIB” on 30th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India is at a pivotal demographic stage with one of the youngest workforces in the world, which provides a strong foundation for higher… Continue reading Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce
The RTE Act and the Idea of Social Inclusion
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Introduction: The January 2026 judgment of the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education Act, 2009. It mandates 25% reservation in private schools for disadvantaged children. The provision is not only about… Continue reading The RTE Act and the Idea of Social Inclusion
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction The Strait of Hormuz is now both an energy and digital chokepoint. Several subsea cables pass through this narrow route, linking Asia, the Gulf, and Europe. Iran’s warning has highlighted the vulnerability of this critical infrastructure. Ongoing conflict has raised risks of accidental and indirect damage to these… Continue reading The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
The fight to eliminate cervical cancer
Source: The post “The fight to eliminate cervical cancer” has been created, based on “The fight to eliminate cervical cancer” published in “The Hindu” on 29 March 2026. The fight to eliminate cervical cancer. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Science and technology Context: Cervical cancer remains a major public health issue caused primarily by persistent infection with… Continue reading The fight to eliminate cervical cancer
G7 Declaration on Desertification
Source: The post “G7 Declaration on Desertification” has been created, based on “Environment G7 puts desertification at centre of environmental agenda, flags land crisis as global security threat” published in “Down To Earth” on 29 March 2026. G7 Declaration on Desertification. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Environment Context: The G7 Environment Ministerial Meeting 2026 placed desertification, land… Continue reading G7 Declaration on Desertification
A Tightening of the Fist in India’s Digital Public Square
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Introduction The draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2026, released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, introduce major changes to online speech regulation. Though presented as simple clarifications, they expand… Continue reading A Tightening of the Fist in India’s Digital Public Square
AI-Led Community Governance
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- e-Governance Introduction India is witnessing rapid adoption of AI across sectors like agriculture, health, finance, and governance. Most tools focus on delivering information, assuming communities lack access to it. However, the deeper issue lies in weak connections between people and local institutions. The AI4WaterPolicy initiative in Rajasthan presents a different… Continue reading AI-Led Community Governance
Labour Welfare in Colonial India
Source: The post “Labour Welfare in Colonial India” has been created, based on “How Ambedkar laid the foundations of India’s modern labour legislation” published in “Indian Express” on 28 March 2026. Labour Welfare in Colonial India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: B. R. Ambedkar served as the Labour Member in the Viceroy’s Executive Council from… Continue reading Labour Welfare in Colonial India
