Source: The post “The Need of a National Arbitrator Database” has been created, based on “The Need of a National Arbitrator Database” published in “The Hindu” on 21st November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Polity Context: India has repeatedly expressed its aspiration to become a global hub for international arbitration. However, recent statements, including… Continue reading The Need of a National Arbitrator Database
Tag: Polity
Supreme Court on Governor Powers
Source: The post “Supreme Court on Governor Powers” has been created, based on “Supreme Court on Governor Powers” published in “Indian Express” on 21st November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Polity Context: In a landmark Constitution Bench judgment, the Supreme Court clarified the scope and limits of the Governor’s powers under Articles 200 and… Continue reading Supreme Court on Governor Powers
The lower judiciary — litigation, pendency, stagnation
Introduction India’s subordinate judiciary, which handles the bulk of civil and criminal cases, now faces a crisis of litigation, pendency and stagnation. Despite constitutional safeguards and High Court supervision, huge backlogs, vacancies, weak infrastructure, procedural hurdles and uneven training have slowed justice delivery, making timely, accessible and effective adjudication a major challenge at the trial… Continue reading The lower judiciary — litigation, pendency, stagnation
Antimicrobial Resistance in India
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is now a serious and escalating threat for India and for the world. The WHO’s GLASS 2025 report shows that common bacteria are often resistant to standard antibiotics, and India faces far higher resistance than the global average. GLASS and national data also reveal gaps in surveillance, weak regulation, and slow… Continue reading Antimicrobial Resistance in India
A Case of Privileged Communications
Source: The post “A Case of Privileged Communications” has been created, based on “A Case of Privileged Communications” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 13 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Polity Context: The Supreme Court on October 31, 2025, reaffirmed the indispensable role of advocates in India’s constitutional democracy. It held that a… Continue reading A Case of Privileged Communications
Lacunae in India’s Labour Policy
Introduction Across many sectors, workers face unstable jobs, reclassification, and lost benefits. Informality is widespread. Forced and coercive work still exists. The draft Shram Shakti Niti 2025 promises a fair, inclusive, and future-ready system. It links social security, safety, skills, and digital tools. The real question is delivery: will protections reach informal, gig, and low-literacy… Continue reading Lacunae in India’s Labour Policy
India’s AI Guidelines for Tech Regulation
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Introduction India has unveiled governance guidelines for Artificial Intelligence to balance innovation with accountability and growth with safety. The approach prefers agile, sector-specific regulation over an immediate new AI law. It… Continue reading India’s AI Guidelines for Tech Regulation
Why the nomination process needs reform
Source: The post “Why the nomination process needs reform” has been created, based on “Why the nomination process needs reform” published in “The Hindu” on 7 November 2025. Why the nomination process needs reform. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Polity & Governance Context: The Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951 lays down that only… Continue reading Why the nomination process needs reform
The Malleable Code of Conduct (CoC)
UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2– Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. Introduction India’s Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is meant to keep campaigns dignified and elections fair, yet it lacks statutory force. As politics, technology, and campaigning tactics evolve, loopholes, slow enforcement, and resource gaps strain its effectiveness. The code is respected publicly, yet routinely… Continue reading The Malleable Code of Conduct (CoC)
A Need for Nationwide SIR
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 –Representation of People’s Act Introduction India’s electoral roll is now a dynamic national database. Precision is vital. After a contentious Bihar drive, a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR 2.0) has been announced. It is presented as paperless, people-friendly, and robust. Yet a core weakness remains: duplicate voter entries. This… Continue reading A Need for Nationwide SIR
