UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Introduction Lotteries occupy a difficult space between individual choice, social harm and public revenue. While they can disproportionately affect poorer households and encourage compulsive gambling, outright prohibition may shift persistent demand towards… Continue reading The case for accountable lottery regulation in India
Tag: Governance
Policing the Line Between Publicity and Justice
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance Introduction Police publicity can support investigations by helping identify persons, trace fugitives and recover missing children. However, photographs of arrested persons can spread rapidly through social media, sometimes before they appear before a magistrate. This raises concerns about legal authority, privacy, dignity and the presumption of innocence. The central… Continue reading Policing the Line Between Publicity and Justice
Student Well-being and Institutional Reform in Higher Education
Source: The post “Student Well-being and Institutional Reform in Higher Education” has been created based on “Student Well-being and Institutional Reform in Higher Education” published in “Indian Express” on 22 September 2026. Student Well-being and Institutional Reform in Higher Education. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: Recent student deaths at IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay have renewed… Continue reading Student Well-being and Institutional Reform in Higher Education
India urgently needs a National Chemicals Code
Source: The post “India urgently needs a National Chemicals Code” has been created based on “India urgently needs a National Chemicals Code” published in “Hindustan Times” on 21 September 2026. India urgently needs a National Chemicals Code. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: India’s chemical sector is expanding rapidly, but its regulatory framework remains fragmented across different… Continue reading India urgently needs a National Chemicals Code
Government health schemes at a crossroads
Source: The post “Government health schemes at a crossroads” has been created based on “Government health schemes at a crossroads” published in “Business Line” on 18 September 2026. Government health schemes at a crossroads. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has provided healthcare security to serving and retired government employees and… Continue reading Government health schemes at a crossroads
ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says
Source: The post “ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says” has been created based on “ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says” published in “The Hindu” on 12 September 2026. ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: Several employee associations of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have… Continue reading ISRO’s ‘privatisation’ move: What India’s space policy says
Eyes on the road: on India and road traffic fatalities
Source: The post “Eyes on the road: on India and road traffic fatalities” has been created based on “Eyes on the road: on India and road traffic fatalities” published in “The Hindu” on 12 September 2026. Eyes on the road: on India and road traffic fatalities. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: India faces a serious road… Continue reading Eyes on the road: on India and road traffic fatalities
Concerns over the Census questions
Source: The post “Concerns over the Census questions” has been created based on “Concerns over the Census questions” published in “The Hindu” on 9 September 2026. Concerns over the Census questions. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: The Census is a statistical exercise undertaken to collect, process and disseminate demographic, economic and social data for policy and… Continue reading Concerns over the Census questions
How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa
Source: The post “How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa” has been created based on “How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa” published in “Indian Express” on 9 September 2026. How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: Judicial appointments are crucial for maintaining independence, impartiality… Continue reading How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa
The political cost of unconditional cash transfers
Source: The post “The political cost of unconditional cash transfers” has been created based on “The political cost of UCT” published in “The Hindu” on 7 September 2026. The political cost of unconditional cash transfers. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: Since 2020, Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) schemes have become an important electoral strategy in… Continue reading The political cost of unconditional cash transfers
