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 15th December 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: The Union Cabinet approved the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025… Continue reading New Insurance Bill: What’s in & what’s left out?
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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
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
Need for a National Legislative Index (NLI) in India
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
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 2 December 2025. Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity Context: The Indian fiscal federal system requires… Continue reading Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space
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 1 December 2025. How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Polity and Constitution Context: Pakistan’s Parliament has passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which has triggered… Continue reading How Pakistan’s judiciary is being undermined
Custodial Deaths in India
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
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
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
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
