Source: The post “Rise of identity politics threatens social cohesion, governance” has been created, based on “Et tu, Kerala? Rise of identity politics threatens social cohesion, governance” published in “Indian Express” on 30th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: Kerala has historically been regarded as a model of performance-based politics, characterised by high literacy,… Continue reading Rise of identity politics threatens social cohesion, governance
Tag: Governance
A Tightening of the Fist in India’s Digital Public Square
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Introduction The draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2026, released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, introduce major changes to online speech regulation. Though presented as simple clarifications, they expand… Continue reading A Tightening of the Fist in India’s Digital Public Square
AI-Led Community Governance
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- e-Governance Introduction India is witnessing rapid adoption of AI across sectors like agriculture, health, finance, and governance. Most tools focus on delivering information, assuming communities lack access to it. However, the deeper issue lies in weak connections between people and local institutions. The AI4WaterPolicy initiative in Rajasthan presents a different… Continue reading AI-Led Community Governance
Labour Welfare in Colonial India
Source: The post “Labour Welfare in Colonial India” has been created, based on “How Ambedkar laid the foundations of India’s modern labour legislation” published in “Indian Express” on 28 March 2026. Labour Welfare in Colonial India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: B. R. Ambedkar served as the Labour Member in the Viceroy’s Executive Council from… Continue reading Labour Welfare in Colonial India
India notifies online gaming rules
Source: The post “India notifies online gaming rules” has been created, based on “India notifies online gaming rules” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2026. India notifies online gaming rules. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India’s online gaming market has witnessed exponential growth, with millions of users and increasing monetisation through real-money formats.… Continue reading India notifies online gaming rules
Doping in Sports: Issues and Policy Measures
Source: The post “Doping in Sports: Issues and Policy Measures” has been created, based on “Doping in Sports: Issues and Policy Measures” published in “Indian Express” on 22 April 2026. Doping in Sports: Issues and Policy Measures. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), which is an autonomous body of… Continue reading Doping in Sports: Issues and Policy Measures
Do More MPs Ensure Better Representation?
Source: The post “Do More MPs Ensure Better Representation?” has been created, based on “Do More MPs Ensure Better Representation?” published in “Indian Express” on 21 April 2026. Do More MPs Ensure Better Representation? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The proposal to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha from 543 to nearly 850… Continue reading Do More MPs Ensure Better Representation?
On delimitation and Parliament seats
Source: The post “On delimitation and Parliament seats” has been created, based on “On delimitation and Parliament seats” published in “The Hindu” on 20 April 2026. On delimitation and Parliament seats. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Delimitation refers to the process of fixing the number of seats and boundaries of territorial constituencies for the… Continue reading On delimitation and Parliament seats
The River Basin Management Scheme: Strengthening Water Governance
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance And Gs Paper 1– water-bodies Introduction Water is essential for ecosystems, livelihoods, and economic activities such as agriculture, industry, and energy. Increasing demand, uneven distribution, and ecological stress have intensified pressure on water resources in India. Complex and interlinked river systems further complicate management. The River Basin Management (RBM)… Continue reading The River Basin Management Scheme: Strengthening Water Governance
Why women’s reservation cannot wait any longer
Source: The post “Why women’s reservation cannot wait any longer” has been created, based on “Why women’s reservation cannot wait any longer” published in “The Hindu” on 18 April 2026. Why women’s reservation cannot wait any longer. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: India is one of the world’s largest democracies with high voter participation and… Continue reading Why women’s reservation cannot wait any longer
