UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction The suicide of a young woman doctor in Phaltan exposes deep failures in India’s gender justice system. Despite new criminal laws claiming to be women-centric, the case shows how victims continue to face administrative… Continue reading The Phaltan case is also about a victim’s dignity
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Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (A Pledge Towards Child Marriage-Free India)
News- Despite being legally prohibited, child marriage remains a pervasive social challenge in India, impacting millions of young girls and boys across the country. In India, despite progress, 23% of women aged 20–24 were married before they turned 18 (National Family Health Survey-5, 2019–21). Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (A Pledge Towards Child Marriage-Free India). What… Continue reading Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (A Pledge Towards Child Marriage-Free India)
Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Introduction Environmental governance in India has increasingly shifted from executive regulators to the Supreme Court of India. Over the last decade, the Court has moved beyond reviewing legality to issuing forward-looking directions that resemble regulation. This shift arose due to regulatory failure, but the Court… Continue reading Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty
GSDP Share as Criterion for Central–State Transfers
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Indian Polity – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Introduction India’s system of sharing central tax revenues with States has come under debate due to concerns over fairness, autonomy, and efficiency. After GST, States depend more on central transfers decided by Finance Commissions. Many States argue that present… Continue reading GSDP Share as Criterion for Central–State Transfers
Worrying trends in economic inequality in India
Source: The post “Worrying trends in economic inequality in India’’ has been created, based on “Worrying trends in economic inequality in India” published in “BusinessLine” on 8 January 2026. Worrying trends in economic inequality in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Economic inequality has been rising sharply across the world, and India is no… Continue reading Worrying trends in economic inequality in India
India’s Battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Source: The post “India’s Battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)’’ has been created, based on “Fine-tune this signal to sharpen India’s AMR battle” published in “The Hindu” on 8 January 2026. India’s Battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a serious threat to public health in India, with… Continue reading India’s Battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Ways to Reform Railway Finances
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Infrastructure: Railways. Introduction Indian Railways is under financial stress due to weak passenger pricing, rising costs, and dependence on freight cross-subsidy. Recent fare hikes are marginal and politically cautious. Long delays in reform have reduced revenue strength while costs continue to rise. Sustainable finances now require pricing reform, role… Continue reading Ways to Reform Railway Finances
‘Natgrid’ – the search engine of digital authoritarianism
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal and external security Introduction The Mumbai terror attacks of November 2008 exposed serious gaps in India’s intelligence system. The failure was seen not as a lack of information, but as an inability to connect scattered data. This belief shaped the push for a technology-based solution. Over time,… Continue reading ‘Natgrid’ – the search engine of digital authoritarianism
Rethinking India’s skilling outcomes
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. Rethinking India’s skilling outcomes. Introduction Over the last decade, India has built one of the largest skilling systems in the world. Strong public funding and multiple schemes show serious intent. Yet skilling has not become an… Continue reading Rethinking India’s skilling outcomes
The right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ economy
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian Economy – Employment and labour productivity. Introduction Digital tools have removed the clear boundary between work and personal life. Smartphones and laptops have turned evenings, weekends, and holidays into work time. Constant availability is now treated as commitment. This culture is harming health, productivity, and social stability. India… Continue reading The right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ economy
