Source: The post “The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system” has been created, based on “The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system” published in “The Hindu” on 17 April 2026. The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Indian legal system is facing institutional sluggishness due to massive case… Continue reading The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system
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Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha
Source: The post “Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha” has been created, based on “Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha” published in “The Hindu” on 16 April 2026. Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Governance Context: The proposed Constitutional Amendment seeks to… Continue reading Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha
Closing the representation gap
Source: The post “Closing the representation gap” has been created, based on “Closing the representation gap” published in “Indian Express” on 13 April 2026. Closing the representation gap. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam provides for one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, thereby addressing… Continue reading Closing the representation gap
Tourism and trade: On the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project
Source: The post “Tourism and trade: On the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project” has been created, based on “Tourism and trade: On the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project” published in “The Hindu” on 13 April 2026. Tourism and trade: On the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The ₹92,000-crore mega-infrastructure project on Great… Continue reading Tourism and trade: On the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project
A modest plea for constitutional morality
Source: The post “A modest plea for constitutional morality” has been created, based on “A modest plea for constitutional morality” published in “Indian Express” on 11 April 2026. A modest plea for constitutional morality. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Constitutional morality refers to the ethical foundations that sustain constitutional governance through values such as… Continue reading A modest plea for constitutional morality
Systemic reckoning: On the verdict in the Sattankulam murder case
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance Introduction The custodial deaths of Jayaraj and Bennix in Sattankulam, Tamil Nadu, exposed serious failures in policing and judicial processes. Arrested on minor charges, they were subjected to brutal torture in custody, leading to their deaths. The case highlights misuse of police power, weak safeguards, and low accountability. At… Continue reading Systemic reckoning: On the verdict in the Sattankulam murder case
Freebies unplugged
Source: The post “Freebies unplugged” has been created, based on “Freebies unplugged” published in “BusinessLine” on 8 April 2026. Freebies unplugged. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Electoral freebies have become a recurring feature of India’s political landscape as political parties frequently announce welfare measures such as free electricity, bus rides, consumer goods, and unconditional… Continue reading Freebies unplugged
Missing link in India’s natural-birth story: Midwives
Source: The post “Missing link in India’s natural-birth story: Midwives” has been created, based on “Missing link in India’s natural-birth story: Midwives” published in “Indian Express” on 8 April 2026. Missing link in India’s natural-birth story: Midwives. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India has achieved significant progress in maternal healthcare as the Maternal Mortality… Continue reading Missing link in India’s natural-birth story: Midwives
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026
Source: The post “Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026” has been created, based on “Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026” published in “PIB” on 6 April 2026. Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 is a continuation of India’s efforts… Continue reading Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026
India’s next social protection is care, not cash
Source: The post “India’s next social protection is care, not cash” has been created, based on “India’s next social protection is care, not cash” published in “BusinessLine” on 6 April 2026. India’s next social protection is care, not cash. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: India’s social protection system has traditionally focused on cash transfers, pensions,… Continue reading India’s next social protection is care, not cash
