UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Introduction The 73rd Constitutional Amendment in 1993 gave Panchayati Raj Institutions financial powers to reduce dependence on government grants. Gram Panchayats were authorised to levy local taxes, user charges, and earn revenue from local resources. Yet, despite these… Continue reading Why panchayats aren’t able to boost revenues
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Supreme Court Rules Forced Narco Tests Unconstitutional
UPSC Syllabus- GS 2- Judiciary: Functions and powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts; Judicial review; Fundamental rights enforcement. Introduction– The Supreme Court of India has ruled that compulsory or involuntary narco tests are unconstitutional, overturning a Patna High Court judgment in Amlesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (2025). The Court highlighted that the… Continue reading Supreme Court Rules Forced Narco Tests Unconstitutional
Drug Abuse Among School children
Source: The post “Drug Abuse Among School children” has been created, based on “Kids as young as 11 dabbling in drugs, shows 10-city survey” published in “Times of India” on 11 December 2025. Drug Abuse Among School children. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Social Justice Context: The multi-city survey shows that substance use among schoolchildren begins… Continue reading Drug Abuse Among School children
Delhi–Moscow ties have a logic of their own
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –International Relation. Introduction India and Russia have held a long and steady partnership that continues to evolve despite global tensions. The recent summit showed how both sides see value in each other at a time of shifting power balances, sanctions, and uncertainty. Their cooperation now covers defence, energy, trade,… Continue reading Delhi–Moscow ties have a logic of their own
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 New Step in the Dragon–Elephant Tango
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -International relations Introduction China and India are moving through important phases in their national development. China has approved the proposal for its 15th Five-Year Plan, which will guide its progress from 2026 to 2030. India is moving towards its Viksit Bharat 2047 goal. Both place development at the centre… Continue reading A New Step in the Dragon–Elephant Tango
A global model to overcome TB
Source: The post “A global model to overcome TB” has been created, based on “A global model to overcome TB” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 6 December 2025. A global model to overcome TB. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context:… Continue reading A global model to overcome TB
India-Russia Relation
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Introduction India–Russia relations are being re-energised after President Vladimir Putin’s two-day state visit to New Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit. The two leaders used the visit to deepen their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership in… Continue reading India-Russia Relation
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
