Source: The post “Revisiting the bail norm’’ has been created, based on “Revisiting the bail norm” published in “BusinessLine” on 13th January 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: The Supreme Court in State of Rajasthan v Balchand (1977), through Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer, established that bail is the rule and jail is the exception.… Continue reading Revisiting the bail norm
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Article 6 of Paris Agreement as a powerful tool for India
Introduction– To strengthen the delivery and efficiency of climate finance, the carbon markets under Article 6 (A6) of the Paris Agreement were made fully operational at COP29. Operationalisation of Article 6 at COP29 89 cooperation arrangements under Article 6.2 now exist across 58 Parties, indicating rapid growth in bilateral and plurilateral carbon market collaborations. Adoption… Continue reading Article 6 of Paris Agreement as a powerful tool for India
Faster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers
UPSC Syllabus GS-2: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction India achieved a 109% disposal rate in POCSO cases in 2025 through fast track special courts, closing… Continue reading Faster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers
Lowering of the Age of Consent
News- On January 10, the Supreme Court (SC), in State of Uttar Pradesh vs Anurudh & Anr., formally acknowledged the growing misuse of the POCSO Act, 2012 in cases involving consensual romantic relationships between adolescents, where one party is a minor. The Court urged the Union government to consider corrective measures to prevent the harsh… Continue reading Lowering of the Age of Consent
Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (A Pledge Towards Child Marriage-Free India)
News- Despite being legally prohibited, child marriage remains a pervasive social challenge in India, impacting millions of young girls and boys across the country. In India, despite progress, 23% of women aged 20–24 were married before they turned 18 (National Family Health Survey-5, 2019–21). Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (A Pledge Towards Child Marriage-Free India). What… Continue reading Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (A Pledge Towards Child Marriage-Free India)
GSDP Share as Criterion for Central–State Transfers
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Indian Polity – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Introduction India’s system of sharing central tax revenues with States has come under debate due to concerns over fairness, autonomy, and efficiency. After GST, States depend more on central transfers decided by Finance Commissions. Many States argue that present… Continue reading GSDP Share as Criterion for Central–State Transfers
The Case of Political Funding in India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act Introduction Political funding shapes how democracy works in practice. When access to money is unequal, political competition becomes unequal. In India, private donations dominate political finance, which has created sharp funding asymmetries, weakened electoral fairness, and strengthened the nexus between… Continue reading The Case of Political Funding in India
The Changing Patterns of India’s Student Migration
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. The Changing Patterns of India’s Student Migration. Introduction India’s student migration has moved beyond elite universities or programmes that are fully funded to become a mass, self-financed movement driven by middle-class aspirations. Students… Continue reading The Changing Patterns of India’s Student Migration
Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025
Source: The post “Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025” has been created, based on “Explained | New Insurance Bill: What’s in & what’s left out?” published in “Indian Express” on 17 December 2025. Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity and Governance Context:… Continue reading Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025
New Insurance Bill: What’s in & what’s left out?
Source: The post “New Insurance Bill: What’s in & what’s left out?” has been created, based on “New Insurance Bill: What’s in & what’s left out?” published in “Indian Express” on 15 December 2025. New Insurance Bill: What’s in & what’s left out? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: The Union Cabinet approved the Sabka… Continue reading New Insurance Bill: What’s in & what’s left out?
