Source: The post “A blueprint for India’s ‘regulatory stack’” has been created, based on “A blueprint for India’s ‘regulatory stack’” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 8 November 2025. A blueprint for India’s ‘regulatory stack. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance, Transparency & E-Governance Introduction: As India deepens its digital governance ecosystem, the next… Continue reading A blueprint for India’s ‘regulatory stack
Tag: Governance
Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion
Source: The post “Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion” has been created, based on “Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion” published in “The Hindu” on 29 October 2025. Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Immigration has historically facilitated human survival, cultural exchange, and social progress. Contemporary… Continue reading Rethinking Immigration in the Age of Exclusion
Deepfakes and Democracy
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed draft amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, to regulate synthetic content, including AI-generated videos, images, and voices. The draft aims to make the creators and platforms behind such content accountable and transparent. If adopted, India would become one of the first democracies to formally address… Continue reading Deepfakes and Democracy
Making India a Scientific, Technological Powerhouse
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -Government- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to education. Making India a Scientific, Technological Powerhouse. Introduction India plans to attract “Indian-origin star faculty” in STEM for longer stints in premier institutes. The move uses the US policy squeeze on research as a push and offers… Continue reading Making India a Scientific, Technological Powerhouse
We need a law to protect domestic workers
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
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
