UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Introduction In January, the Supreme Court directed the Union government to frame a comprehensive law on domestic workers’ rights and to set up a committee to design the framework within six months. The current status… Continue reading We need a law to protect domestic workers
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Flawed Pollution Monitoring and the Crisis of Environmental Governance
Source: The post “Flawed Pollution Monitoring and the Crisis of Environmental Governance” has been created, based on “Unreliable air and noise data, real-time deception” published in “The Hindu” on 22 October 2025. Flawed Pollution Monitoring and the Crisis of Environmental Governance. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Governance Context: Recent failures in India’s environmental monitoring systems,… Continue reading Flawed Pollution Monitoring and the Crisis of Environmental Governance
Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill 2025
Source: The post “Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill 2025” has been created, based on “Explained: Draft Bill for safe migration of Indians, amid global curbs on immigration” published in “Indian express” on 18 October 2025. Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Governance Context: The Ministry of… Continue reading Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill 2025
Better global governance, led by China and India
Introduction In 2025, India–China ties turn 75 and the United Nations turns 80, as the world faces volatility, harmful ‘isms,’ and rising uncertainty. At the Tianjin SCO Summit, a Global Governance Initiative (GGI) was proposed to strengthen sovereign equality, rule of law, multilateralism, people-centred development, and practical results. With renewed India-China engagement, the moment calls… Continue reading Better global governance, led by China and India
Emerging Challenges to RTI Act
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -Governance Introduction Right to Information transforms subjects into citizens by opening the state to scrutiny. In October, as the RTI Act turned 20, Beawar—“RTI City”—marked 30 years of grassroots struggle with a memorial, museum, and RTI Mela. Yet the Digital Personal Data Protection Act’s amendments, alongside institutional and judicial… Continue reading Emerging Challenges to RTI Act
Reforming Public Service Recruitment Exams in India
Source: The post “Reforming Public Service Recruitment Exams in India” has been created, based on “To mend a broken system” published in “Indian Express” on 13 October 2025. Reforming Public Service Recruitment Exams in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: Trust is the bedrock of a functioning democracy. A society’s faith in… Continue reading Reforming Public Service Recruitment Exams in India
Radio reforms
Source: The post “Radio reforms” has been created, based on “Radio reforms” published in “Businessline” on 13 October 2025. Radio reforms. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: While India has rapidly digitised sectors such as payments, cinema, and governance, FM broadcasting continues to operate in an analogue format. The first proposal to digitise… Continue reading Radio reforms
Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India
Source: The post “Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India” has been created, based on “Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India” published in “PIB” on 11 October 2025. Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: India’s cyberspace has expanded rapidly with over 86% of households now connected to the… Continue reading Curbing Cyber Frauds in Digital India
Need to reposition SEZs for integrated national development
Source: The post “Need to reposition SEZs for integrated national development” has been created, based on “Reposition SEZs for integrated national development” published in “Business Line” on 11 October 2025. Need to reposition SEZs for integrated national development. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: The Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 was enacted to… Continue reading Need to reposition SEZs for integrated national development
India has stakes in Gaza’s peace
Introduction Israel and Hamas have accepted the first phase of a US-backed ceasefire framework. Key actors—the PA, EU, and major Arab states—offer cautious support; Israel’s approval is reluctant, and Hamas questions disarmament. India welcomes the development and calls for a role in reconstruction India’s choices now hinge on balancing its principles—Palestinian sovereignty and humanitarian protection—with… Continue reading India has stakes in Gaza’s peace
