UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Indian economy. Introduction Death knell for the rural job guarantee captures the shift from a rights-based rural employment system to a discretionary framework. The replacement of MGNREGA by the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 changes rural employment from an enforceable right linked to dignity and survival into an administratively… Continue reading Death knell for the rural job guarantee
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Right to Disconnect: Drawing the line after work
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian Economy – Employment and labour productivity. Introduction The Right to Disconnect Bill responds to the growing problem of constant work-related digital connectivity. It is introduced as a private member’s Bill, which is rarely enacted. The Bill comes at a time when India has consolidated labour law through four… Continue reading Right to Disconnect: Drawing the line after work
Aviation Sector Restructuring
Source: The post “Aviation Sector Restructuring’’ has been created, based on “We saw Indigo meltdown. Now lets see Aviation Sector Restructuring” published in “Indian Express” on 22 December 2025. Aviation Sector Restructuring. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The recent operational meltdown of IndiGo Airlines highlights deep-rooted structural and regulatory weaknesses in India’s rapidly expanding… Continue reading Aviation Sector Restructuring
Lessons from China on Tackling Pollution
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment (pollution) Introduction Air pollution has remained a severe challenge for both China and India for decades. Yet, their outcomes over the last decade have sharply diverged. Beijing reduced its annual PM2.5 concentration by more than 50% between 2013 and 2021, while Delhi continues to rank among the world’s… Continue reading Lessons from China on Tackling Pollution
The bulldozed demolition of MGNREGA
Source: The post “The bulldozed demolition of MGNREGA’’ has been created, based on “The bulldozed demolition of MGNREGA” published in “The Hindu” on 22 December 2025. The bulldozed demolition of MGNREGA. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), enacted in 2005, is a landmark rights-based legislation derived from… Continue reading The bulldozed demolition of MGNREGA
Unlocking the potential of India–Africa economic ties
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International relation. Introduction India–Africa economic relations have gained renewed momentum due to high-level political engagement and changing global trade conditions. India’s heavy dependence on the U.S. and EU markets, combined with growing uncertainty in these regions, has highlighted the need for market diversification. Africa’s rising economic relevance and… Continue reading Unlocking the potential of India–Africa economic ties
Lok Adalats emerge as key pillar of accessible justice
Source: The post ‘Lok Adalats emerge as key pillar of accessible justice’’ has been created, based on “Lok Adalats emerge as key pillar of accessible justice, resolve millions of cases annually” published in “DD NEWS” on 20 December 2025. Lok Adalats emerge as key pillar of accessible justice. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: Lok Adalats… Continue reading Lok Adalats emerge as key pillar of accessible justice
Disability rights: Behind bars, but not barred
Source: The post ‘Disability rights: Behind bars, but not barred’’ has been created, based on “Disability rights: Behind bars, but not barred” published in “NewIndian Express” on 20 December 2025. Disability rights: Behind bars, but not barred. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: Persons with disabilities constitute one of the most vulnerable groups within the criminal… Continue reading Disability rights: Behind bars, but not barred
A Bold Step Amid an Ambitious Nuclear Energy Target
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Infrastructure ( Energy) Introduction A bold step amid an ambitious nuclear energy target reflects India’s effort to align human development goals with long-term energy security. Human development rises with energy use, and India’s aspiration to reach high development levels requires massive, reliable, and clean energy generation. Decarbonisation pressures, limits… Continue reading A Bold Step Amid an Ambitious Nuclear Energy Target
India–Russia Logistics Agreement, with Eye on Arctic and Indo-Pacific
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –International Relation Introduction India and Russia have moved to institutionalise their long-standing defence cooperation through the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (RELOS) agreement. Signed into Russian federal law days after President Vladimir Putin’s December 4–5 visit to New Delhi, the agreement establishes a formal framework for mutual logistical support.… Continue reading India–Russia Logistics Agreement, with Eye on Arctic and Indo-Pacific
