Source: The post “‘Demographic Dividend’ of Elders” has been created, based on ‘Demographic Dividend’ of Elders” published in “The Hindu Business” on 18 December 2025. Demographic Dividend’ of Elders. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: India’s demographic policy has largely focused on the youth dividend, while neglecting the potential contribution of experienced and capable elderly citizens.… Continue reading Demographic Dividend’ of Elders
Tag: Governance
About Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. About Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025. Introduction India’s overseas labour migration has expanded rapidly, driven by limited domestic opportunities and strong demand for low-skilled workers abroad. Millions of Indian… Continue reading About Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025
In Australia’s Social Media Ban, a Template for the World
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction Australia has introduced a minimum age rule for social media, becoming the first country to block accounts of users under 16. This rule aims to protect young users from online risks linked to… Continue reading In Australia’s Social Media Ban, a Template for the World
Carceral culture: On prisons and disability-related facilities
Source: The post “Carceral culture: On prisons and disability-related facilities” has been created, based on “Carceral culture: On prisons and disability-related facilities” published in “The Hindu” on 9 December 2025. Carceral culture: On prisons and disability-related facilities. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Prisoners with disabilities in India face significant challenges in terms of accessibility,… Continue reading Carceral culture: On prisons and disability-related facilities
A Growing Shadow Over Digital Constitutionalism
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Government Policies for various sectors Introduction Digital technologies now shape welfare services, policing, communication, and even political expression. But as these systems expand, concerns about surveillance, data misuse, consent, bias, and weak oversight have intensified. The Sanchar Saathi controversy exposed how quickly digital tools can challenge constitutional protections. With… Continue reading A Growing Shadow Over Digital Constitutionalism
Lifting the Police’s Image in India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Governance- Important aspects of governance. Introduction The recent Director General of Police (DGP) conference in Raipur, also attended by the Prime Minister, revealed a hard truth: Indian policing is still feared more than respected. Lifting this image needs more than new schemes. It requires better training and working conditions… Continue reading Lifting the Police’s Image in India
Need to Change Cities’ Governance in India
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
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
