Introduction Custodial deaths in India expose a serious failure of policing, accountability and respect for basic human rights. Despite clear constitutional protections and Supreme Court guidelines, torture and high-handed methods remain common in police custody. Data from official reports shows that investigations, convictions and relief to victims are rare, so this pattern of custodial torture… Continue reading Custodial Deaths in India
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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
How Hayli Gubbi Volcanic Eruption in Ethiopia is Disrupting the Air Routes
Source: The post “How Hayli Gubbi Volcanic Eruption in Ethiopia is Disrupting the Air Routes” has been created, based on “How Hayli Gubbi Volcanic Eruption in Ethiopia is Disrupting the Air Routes” published in “Indian Express” on 26th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 -Governance Context: The recent eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano… Continue reading How Hayli Gubbi Volcanic Eruption in Ethiopia is Disrupting the Air Routes
USA-Saudi Arabia Relations and Impacts on India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –International Relations Introduction USA–Saudi Arabia ties rest on an 80-year-old, transactional “oil-for-security” alliance that now extends into defence, energy management and technology. The recent Summit, driven by the personal bond between U.S. President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS), is reshaping this partnership, altering the regional… Continue reading USA-Saudi Arabia Relations and Impacts on India
Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 and Status of Chandigarh
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure Introduction The debate around the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 is about bringing Chandigarh under Article 240, changing how the Union Territory and joint capital is governed. Today, Chandigarh is a UT and shared capital of Punjab and Haryana, administered… Continue reading Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 and Status of Chandigarh
Need for Safe Food Processing in India
Introduction India’s food system faces a serious trust crisis. Street food, once a symbol of culture and livelihood, now raises safety doubts after raids exposed contaminated water and poor hygiene. At the same time, worries about pesticides, adulteration and sugar in processed foods are growing. These risks make safe, science-based food processing and stronger regulation… Continue reading Need for Safe Food Processing in India
Centre’s Higher Education Commission of India Bill 2025
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Introduction Five years after NEP 2020 proposed a single higher education regulator, the Union government plans to introduce the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) Bill 2025 in the winter session, aiming to replace multiple regulatory bodies… Continue reading Centre’s Higher Education Commission of India Bill 2025
How can State PSCs be reformed
Source: The post “How can State PSCs be reformed” has been created, based on “How can State PSCs be reformed” published in “Indian Express” on 24 November 2025. How can State PSCs be reformed. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Polity Context: State Public Service Commissions (PSCs) are responsible for recruitment to various government posts at… Continue reading How can State PSCs be reformed
Do we really need large banks now?
Source: The post “Do we really need large banks now?” has been created, based on “Do we really need large banks now?” published in “The Hindu BusinessLine” on 22 November 2025. Do we really need large banks now? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s… Continue reading Do we really need large banks now?
New Framework for Obscenity on Digital Platforms
UPSC Syllabus- Cyber Laws and Regulations: IT Act, 2000, rules regarding online content, and recent amendments. News- The Union government has proposed new rules to define “obscenity” and other banned content on digital platforms under the IT Rules, 2021. The aim is to make clear what counts as prohibited content and to expand the Code… Continue reading New Framework for Obscenity on Digital Platforms
