UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Introduction India’s governance has become complex. Yet many State legislatures remain weak, with disruptions, short sittings and poor research support. A National Legislative Index (NLI) is proposed to measure how well these… Continue reading Need for a National Legislative Index (NLI) in India
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A template for security cooperation in the Indian Ocean
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Introduction The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) has become an important platform for cooperation in the Indian Ocean. It brings India and its island neighbours together to manage shared maritime risks and development-linked vulnerabilities. The 2025 summit in… Continue reading A template for security cooperation in the Indian Ocean
How polygamy is regulated in India, from personal laws to state bans
UPSC Syllabus- GS 2- Issues related to Fundamental rights and constitution Introduction Polygamy in India lies at the meeting point of personal laws, criminal law and new state-level reforms. The Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, following Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code, challenges earlier exemptions under Muslim and tribal laws. This new push to criminalise polygamy… Continue reading How polygamy is regulated in India, from personal laws to state bans
Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space
Source: The post “Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space” has been created, based on “Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: The Indian fiscal federal system requires both the Union and the states to possess adequate… Continue reading Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space
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 2nd December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 60th All India Conference of DGPs and IGPs at… Continue reading PM Modi stresses policing reforms
How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined
Source: The post “How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined” has been created, based on “How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined : Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 1st December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity and Constitution Context: Pakistan’s Parliament has passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which has triggered a major debate about the future… Continue reading How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined
Without Great Powers on Board G-20 is adrift
Source: The post “Without Great Powers on Board G-20 is adrift” has been created, based on “Sanjaya Baru writes: Without great powers on board, G20 is adrift” published in “Indian Express” on 28th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: The G20 was established during the 2008 global financial crisis as the premier… Continue reading Without Great Powers on Board G-20 is adrift
Enabling a Modern and Future-Ready Labour Ecosystem
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 and paper 3 –Social Sector Initiatives & Labour Reforms. Introduction India has entered a new phase of labour governance with the enforcement of four modernised Labour Codes on November 21, 2025. These reforms come at a crucial time when India, with one of the world’s largest and youngest workforces,… Continue reading Enabling a Modern and Future-Ready Labour Ecosystem
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
Presidential opinion versus the federal structure
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Introduction Recent developments, particularly the Supreme Court’s response to the 16th Presidential Reference, are seen as eroding federalism, a basic feature of the Constitution. The concern is that unelected constitutional authorities may override elected State governments, threatening democratic balance. About 16th Presidential… Continue reading Presidential opinion versus the federal structure
