UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges There in. Introduction Indian cities face weak and unclear governance because elected local leaders have very little real authority. Most decisions are taken at the State level, while municipalities struggle with limited powers, poor finances, and overlapping institutions.… Continue reading Need to Change Cities’ Governance in India
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PM Modi stresses policing reforms
Source: The post “PM Modi stresses policing reforms” has been created, based on “PM Modi stresses policing reforms, tech integration at DGPs conference in Raipur” published in “Hindustan Times” on 2 December 2025. PM Modi stresses policing reforms. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 60th All India Conference… Continue reading PM Modi stresses policing reforms
Reversing Brain Drain through Institutional Reform
Source: The post “Reversing Brain Drain through Institutional Reform” has been created, based on “Reversing Brain Drain through Institutional Reform” published in “Indian Express” on 26th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper- 2- Governance Context: India’s plan to repatriate star Indian-origin faculty comes at a time when global academic environments, particularly in the US, are… Continue reading Reversing Brain Drain through Institutional Reform
POSH Act Needs a Spine Today
Source: The post “POSH Act Needs a Spine Today” has been created, based on “Alandmark law in 2013, it needs a spine in 2025” published in “The Hindu” on 26th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 -Governance Context: A recent case in Chandigarh saw a professor dismissed after a sexual harassment complaint was proven… Continue reading POSH Act Needs a Spine Today
How Hayli Gubbi Volcanic Eruption in Ethiopia is Disrupting the Air Routes
Source: The post “How Hayli Gubbi Volcanic Eruption in Ethiopia is Disrupting the Air Routes” has been created, based on “How Hayli Gubbi Volcanic Eruption in Ethiopia is Disrupting the Air Routes” published in “Indian Express” on 26th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 -Governance Context: The recent eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano… Continue reading How Hayli Gubbi Volcanic Eruption in Ethiopia is Disrupting the Air Routes
Need for Safe Food Processing in India
Introduction India’s food system faces a serious trust crisis. Street food, once a symbol of culture and livelihood, now raises safety doubts after raids exposed contaminated water and poor hygiene. At the same time, worries about pesticides, adulteration and sugar in processed foods are growing. These risks make safe, science-based food processing and stronger regulation… Continue reading Need for Safe Food Processing in India
Recognise the critical role of the childcare worker
Source: The post “Recognise the critical role of the childcare worker” has been created, based on “Recognise the critical role of the childcare worker” published in “The Hindu” on 20 November 2025. Recognise the critical role of the childcare worker. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Governance Context: On July 24, 2023, the UN General Assembly… Continue reading Recognise the critical role of the childcare worker
India’s Plant Variety Act and Issues Around It
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Introduction India’s Plant Variety Act is being reviewed after two decades to match new technologies, trade changes, and farmers’ needs. Planned amendments must balance high-yielding varieties with the protection of… Continue reading India’s Plant Variety Act and Issues Around It
What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?
Source: The post “What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?” has been created, based on “What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?” published in “The Hindu” on 19 November 2025. What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Governance Context: The 16th Finance Commission (FC)… Continue reading What can local bodies expect from the 16th FC?
Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025- Explained
Introduction The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and the DPDP Rules, 2025 together create framework for personal data in the digital space. They set duties for data fiduciaries, give rights to users, create an enforcement board, and change the RTI regime, while raising concerns about transparency, executive control, long transition periods and the… Continue reading Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025- Explained
