Source: The post “How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa” has been created based on “How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa” published in “Indian Express” on 9 September 2026. How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: Judicial appointments are crucial for maintaining independence, impartiality… Continue reading How to appoint judges: A view from South Africa
Tag: Governance
The political cost of unconditional cash transfers
Source: The post “The political cost of unconditional cash transfers” has been created based on “The political cost of UCT” published in “The Hindu” on 7 September 2026. The political cost of unconditional cash transfers. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: Since 2020, Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) schemes have become an important electoral strategy in… Continue reading The political cost of unconditional cash transfers
Women’s empowerment — schools and beyond
Source: The post “Women’s empowerment — schools and beyond” has been created based on “Women’s empowerment — schools and beyond” published in “Business Line” on 5 September 2026. Women’s empowerment — schools and beyond. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance Context: The NFHS-6 (2023-24) Fact Sheets show that India has made significant progress in women’s education and… Continue reading Women’s empowerment — schools and beyond
Can jurists be appointed as Supreme Court judges?
Source: The post “Can jurists be appointed as Supreme Court judges? ” has been created based on “Can jurists be appointed as Supreme Court judges? ” published in “Indian Express” on 03rd September 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2-Governance Context: Article 124(3) of the Constitution provides three routes for qualification as a Supreme Court judge. Apart from… Continue reading Can jurists be appointed as Supreme Court judges?
Adopt Policies for Reuse of Treated Water
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors And Paper 3- conservation Introduction India faces growing water demand, freshwater stress and excessive groundwater extraction, while much treated wastewater remains unused or is discharged into water bodies. Safe Reuse of Treated Water (SRTW) can provide a reliable source for… Continue reading Adopt Policies for Reuse of Treated Water
OBC creamy layer and the income test
Source: The post “OBC creamy layer and the income test” has been created based on “OBC creamy-layer income test: What did the Supreme Court rule, and why is the Centre seeking clarification? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 31 August 2026. OBC creamy layer and the income test. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance Context: The… Continue reading OBC creamy layer and the income test
Ensuring equity amid India’s educational progress
Source: The post “Ensuring equity amid India’s educational progress” has been created based on “Ensuring equity amid India’s educational progress” published in “The Hindu” on 22 August 2026. Ensuring equity amid India’s educational progress. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: The UDISE+ 2025-26 report covers around 14.7 lakh schools, 24 crore students and 1.02 crore… Continue reading Ensuring equity amid India’s educational progress
Can free public technology break the private coaching industry?
Source: The post “Can free public technology break the private coaching industry?” has been created based on “Can free public technology break the private coaching industry?” published in “The Hindu” on 21 August 2026. Can free public technology break the private coaching industry? UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: The government’s proposed free online coaching… Continue reading Can free public technology break the private coaching industry?
The case for tax-free annuities
Source: The post “The case for tax-free annuities” has been created based on “The case for tax-free annuities” published in “Business Line” on 20 August 2026. The case for tax-free annuities. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: India’s ageing population has increased the need for secure, lifelong retirement income, while annuities also mobilise long-term capital… Continue reading The case for tax-free annuities
School Closures: Misfortune or a Step Towards Holistic Development?
Source: The post “School Closures: Misfortune or a Step Towards Holistic Development?” has been created based on “School Closures: Misfortune or a Step Towards Holistic Development?” published in “The Hindu” on 18 August 2026. School Closures: Misfortune or a Step Towards Holistic Development? UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Governance Context: India’s school education policy has traditionally aimed… Continue reading School Closures: Misfortune or a Step Towards Holistic Development?
