UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Introduction The Supreme Court’s 2018 judgment allowed women of all ages to enter the Sabarimala temple, leading to protests and constitutional debate. Review petitions now challenge both the verdict and the legal principles used in the decision.… Continue reading Balancing Faith, Dignity and Constitutional Rights
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Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights
Source: The post “Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights” has been created, based on “Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights” published in “The Hindu” on 24th February 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The recent judgment of the Supreme Court of India in Nawang v. Bahadur clarified that the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 does not apply… Continue reading Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights
Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women
Source: The post “Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women” has been created, based on “Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd February 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The passage of the Women’s Reservation Act in 2023 was hailed as a historic step towards gender… Continue reading Parliament’s historic law, an extended wait for women
Supreme Court slammed the freebies culture of State Governments
Source: The post “Supreme Court slammed the freebies culture of State Governments” has been created, based on “SC slams freebies culture, says states should open avenues for employment” published in “Hindustan Times” on 21 February 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Supreme Court of India recently criticised the growing freebies culture while hearing… Continue reading Supreme Court slammed the freebies culture of State Governments
Cities of debt: On the Urban Challenge Fund
Source: The post “Cities of debt: On the Urban Challenge Fund” has been created, based on “Cities of debt: On the Urban Challenge Fund” published in “The Hindu” on 17 February 2026. Cities of debt: On the Urban Challenge Fund. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India’s rapid urbanisation requires large investments in infrastructure, housing,… Continue reading Cities of debt: On the Urban Challenge Fund
Bridging a divide with an ‘Indian Scientific Service’
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance Introduction India’s governance structure was built after Independence around generalist administrators who ensured stability during nation-building. Over time, policy challenges became deeply scientific, technological, and environmental. Scientists entered government, but service rules did not evolve accordingly. This institutional mismatch has limited the effective use of scientific expertise in policymaking.… Continue reading Bridging a divide with an ‘Indian Scientific Service’
AI Fakes and the Need for Disclosure
Source: The post “AI Fakes and the Need for Disclosure” has been created, based on “AI Fakes and the Need for Disclosure” published in “The Hindu” on 13 February 2026. AI Fakes and the Need for Disclosure. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules,… Continue reading AI Fakes and the Need for Disclosure
Centre Revises IT Rules to Address AI-Based Content
Source: The post “Centre Revises IT Rules to Address AI-Based Content” has been created, based on “Take down deepfakes within two hours: India’s new IT Rules” published in “The Hindu ” on 12 February 2026. Centre Revises IT Rules to Address AI-Based Content. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Government of India has notified… Continue reading Centre Revises IT Rules to Address AI-Based Content
Industrial Relations Code must balance job security in the AI era
Source: The Hindu Editorial, “Industrial Relations Code must balance job security in the AI era”, published on 10 February 2026. The article examines the implications of the Industrial Relations Code in the context of rapid AI-driven technological change and its impact on employment and labour protections. UPSC Syllabus- GS Paper II: Governance; Social Justice; Labour… Continue reading Industrial Relations Code must balance job security in the AI era
Skills gap mismanaged
Source: The post “Skills gap mismanaged” has been created, based on “Skills gap mismanaged” published in “BusinessLine ” on 7 February 2026. Skills gap mismanaged. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India faces a persistent skill gap, which has become more prominent due to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data engineering, and cybersecurity.… Continue reading Skills gap mismanaged
