What is India’s SHANTI Doctrine? SHANTI Doctrine is a foreign policy and global governance vision unveiled by the External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar during the launch of India’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term. It presents India’s approach towards building a secure, peaceful, and equitable world… Continue reading SHANTI Doctrine
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Have fast-track courts delivered on the promise of speedy justice?
Source: The post “Have fast-track courts delivered on the promise of speedy justice?” has been created based on “Have fast-track courts delivered on the promise of speedy justice?” published in “The Hindu” on 31 July 2026. Have fast-track courts delivered on the promise of speedy justice? UPSC Syllabus: GS 2– Polity & Governance Context: Fast-track… Continue reading Have fast-track courts delivered on the promise of speedy justice?
Unaddressed challenges: On India’s crisis in education
Source: The post “Unaddressed challenges: On India’s crisis in education” has been created based on “Unaddressed challenges: On India’s crisis in education” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2026. Unaddressed challenges: On India’s crisis in education. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Polity and Governance Context: India’s examination system has repeatedly faced crises that have raised… Continue reading Unaddressed challenges: On India’s crisis in education
Reclaiming Footpaths in Indian Cities
Introduction Indian cities have become increasingly vehicle-centric, leaving pedestrians to face unsafe roads, broken footpaths and frequent encroachments. Poor walking infrastructure affects road safety, public health and inclusive urban mobility. Recognising these concerns, the Supreme Court in Maniyar Iliyaz @ Shaik Riyaz v. P. Ayyappan (2026) held that walking on safe footpaths is a Fundamental… Continue reading Reclaiming Footpaths in Indian Cities
Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety
Source: The post “Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety” has been created based on “Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety” published in “Indian Express” on 13 July 2026. Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 – Polity & Governance Context: Road accidents in India are largely preventable and therefore… Continue reading Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety
What is the right to be forgotten?
Source: The post “What is the right to be forgotten? | Explained” has been created based on “What is the right to be forgotten?” published in “The Hindu” on 9 July 2026. What is the right to be forgotten? UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 – Polity & Governance Context: The Right to be Forgotten (RTBF) is… Continue reading What is the right to be forgotten?
The right to a fair trial at the crossroads
Source: The post “The right to a fair trial at the crossroads” has been created based on “The right to a fair trial at the crossroads” published in “The Hindu” on 3 July 2026. The right to a fair trial at the crossroads. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 – Polity & Governance Context: The Supreme Court’s… Continue reading The right to a fair trial at the crossroads
How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition
Source: The post “How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition” has been created based on “How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition”, published in “The Hindu” on 29 June 2026. How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Polity & Governance Context: Adolescent malnutrition has emerged as a major public health challenge in India. According… Continue reading How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition
The new digital slavery needs constitutional guardrails
Source: The post “The new digital slavery needs constitutional guardrails” has been created based on “The new digital slavery needs constitutional guardrails”, published in “The Hindu” on 29 June 2026. The new digital slavery needs constitutional guardrails. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Polity & Governance Context: In recent times, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed governance and… Continue reading The new digital slavery needs constitutional guardrails
Passport and Citizenship Debate
Introduction: India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has recently clarified that an Indian passport is primarily a travel document to facilitate international movement and does not serve as conclusive, legal proof of citizenship. The statement, made during Passport Seva Divas, has sparked public confusion and debate, highlighting a long-standing legal framework regarding Indian identity documents.… Continue reading Passport and Citizenship Debate
