News: On April 22, In Irfan vs State of Madhya Pradesh Case, the Supreme Court decided to critically examine the routine and abrupt way in which trial judges often impose the death penalty on convicts. This is a significant development that can radically alter India’s death penalty jurisprudence relating to the crime, the criminal, and the punishment., … Continue reading Revisiting death penalty jurisprudence
Denied & discouraged: Why youths not looking for jobs can be a crisis for India
Context: In March 2022, India’s labour participation rate (LPR) fell to 39.5% from 39.9% in February, according to a report by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). This is lower than the rate during the country’s second COVID-19 wave in June 2021, when it was 39.6%. Labour participation rate is a measure of the… Continue reading Denied & discouraged: Why youths not looking for jobs can be a crisis for India
Explained: The PIL against the lifetime status of ‘Cabinet minister’ to Goa’s Pratapsingh Rane
What is the News? A petition has been filed in the High Court of Bombay challenging the “lifetime status of the rank of Cabinet minister” accorded to Pratapsingh Rane, a six-time Chief Minister of Goa and a legislator for a full 50 years. What is the “Lifetime Status of the rank of Cabinet Minister”? Government… Continue reading Explained: The PIL against the lifetime status of ‘Cabinet minister’ to Goa’s Pratapsingh Rane
How to shock-proof India’s power sector
Context: In October last year, India witnessed significant power shortages due to low inventory of coal at the power plants. After seven months, reports of coal-shortage induced power outages across states have surfaced. States like Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat have asked industries to reduce consumption to manage the power deficit. How can the Indian power… Continue reading How to shock-proof India’s power sector
Are freebies affecting the economic growth of India?
Context: In an address delivered at the Delhi School of Economics recently, N.K. Singh, the chairperson of the 15th Finance Commission, warned about how the race to provide freebies to voters could be a “quick path to fiscal disaster”. He also noted that freebies could be harmful for the long-term economic growth of the country,… Continue reading Are freebies affecting the economic growth of India?
Making room for the victim in the criminal justice system
Context: Victim of a crime should be given his due recognition as a critical stakeholder in the administration of criminal justice. Presently, his role has been reduced to that of a mere spectator in the entire battle fought b/w the prosecution and the accused. But, a recent decision of the Supreme Court in Jagjeet Singh… Continue reading Making room for the victim in the criminal justice system
From Bihar, the good news on banking: How Jan Dhan has deepened financial literacy among poor women, and in rural areas
Context: In Bihar, PMJDY has covered more than 5 crore beneficiaries, of whom more than 3. 67 crore are in rural areas. Since 2015, more than 3. 8 crore RuPay debit cards have been issued in the state. The reach of this scheme is indeed impressive. The authors of this article examined the account level… Continue reading From Bihar, the good news on banking: How Jan Dhan has deepened financial literacy among poor women, and in rural areas
Pre-cum-Mains Foundation Program – CGP 2023 by ForumIAS | Registrations open | Enrol Now
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we shall be commencing with Batch D3 of the Comprehensive Guidance Program (CGP) 2023 at our Delhi Centre. The program will be commenced in Online and Offline mode from 23rd May 2022. A single, unified and classroom-based mentor-supported 360-degree preparation program for Civil Services Examination. CGP is a Flagship Pre-cum-Mains Foundation Program of ForumIAS… Continue reading Pre-cum-Mains Foundation Program – CGP 2023 by ForumIAS | Registrations open | Enrol Now
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #97 : RN Choubey Board, Tamilnadu Home State, Sociology Optional
Date of Interview: 12.04.2022 AN Board: RN Choubey Sir Optional: Sociology Home State: Tamil Nadu Background: Mechanical Engg To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Tell us about you, your education and work experience in 2 mins. Disadvantages for private sector in PPP partnership? Reorganization of states in the context of AP… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #97 : RN Choubey Board, Tamilnadu Home State, Sociology Optional
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #96 : RN Choubey Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional, Reading Hobby
Date of Interview: 18th april afternoon session Board: RN Choubey Sir Optional: PSIR Home State: Maharashtra Background: Btech Mechanical, Commodities Trader for 2 years (Maharashtra) Hobbies: Reading Non-Fiction Books, Playing Contract Bridge Utility of mocks: Helped a lot. Not in the sense of line of questioning but Mannerisms and handling tricky questions. To view all… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #96 : RN Choubey Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional, Reading Hobby
