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
Tag: Governance
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
Karnataka Gig Workers Act: A Model for India
Source: The post “Karnataka Gig Workers Act: A Model for India” has been created, based on “Karnataka Gig Workers Act: A Model for India” published in “The Hindu” on 10 October 2025. Karnataka Gig Workers Act: A Model for India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: The gig economy in India has expanded… Continue reading Karnataka Gig Workers Act: A Model for India
India’s Mental Health Crisis and the Need for a Unified Response
Source: The post “India’s Mental Health Crisis and the Need for a Unified Response” has been created, based on “India’s mental health crisis, the cries and scars” published in “The Hindu” on 10 October 2025. India’s Mental Health Crisis and the Need for a Unified Response. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: India… Continue reading India’s Mental Health Crisis and the Need for a Unified Response
Self Reliance in Shipping
Source: The post Self Reliance in Shipping has been created, based on the article “India has a viable voyage plan to acquire self-reliance in shipping” published in “Live Mint” on 29 September 2025. Self Reliance in Shipping. UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their… Continue reading Self Reliance in Shipping
