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
Tag: Governance
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
The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence
Source: The post “The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudences” has been created, based on “The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence” published in “The Hindu ” on 6 February 2026. The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India’s judiciary has historically played a significant role in protecting the environment by expanding… Continue reading The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence
Gram Swaraj and the Challenge of Real Decentralisation in India
Source: The post “Gram Swaraj and the Challenge of Real Decentralisation in India” has been created, based on “Explained: Gandhi’s ideal of Gram Swaraj, and why true devolution of power to villages has yet to happen” published in “Indian Express” on 31 January 2026. Gram Swaraj and the Challenge of Real Decentralisation in India. UPSC… Continue reading Gram Swaraj and the Challenge of Real Decentralisation in India
Age Limit on Social Media: Economic Survey’s Plan to Tackle Digital Addiction
Source: The post “Age Limit on Social Media: Economic Survey’s Plan to Tackle Digital Addiction” has been created, based on “Age Limit on Social Media: Economic Survey’s Plan to Tackle Digital Addiction” published in “Indian Express” on 30 January 2026. Age Limit on Social Media: Economic Survey’s Plan to Tackle Digital Addiction. UPSC Syllabus: GS… Continue reading Age Limit on Social Media: Economic Survey’s Plan to Tackle Digital Addiction
Cybercrime and a global governance crisis
Source: The post “Cybercrime and a global governance crisis” has been created, based on “Cybercrime and a global governance crisis” published in “The Hindu” on 27 January 2026. Cybercrime and a global governance crisis. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Cybercrime governance has become a central issue of global governance in the digital era, as… Continue reading Cybercrime and a global governance crisis
