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UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanisation, their problems and their remedies. Introduction Recent protests in Noida highlight growing insecurity in urban livelihoods. These incidents reflect a deeper structural crisis affecting India’s cities. Around 90% of the workforce is informal, and regular salaried jobs remain limited in urban… Continue reading Challenges for India’s Informal Urban Workforce

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- Social empowerment And Gs Paper 2-laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Placing Women at the Core of Democracy. Introduction For decades, women were viewed as recipients of welfare rather than active participants in shaping democracy. This understanding is now changing with the enactment… Continue reading Placing Women at the Core of Democracy

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- Social empowerment Introduction India has shifted women’s empowerment from intent to institutional infrastructure through planned policy design. Under the present Indian government, women are placed at the centre of development. This approach recognises that women’s progress accelerates economic growth. The focus has moved from welfare to women-led development, creating measurable… Continue reading Nari Shakti: India’s Defining Reform for the Next Decade

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- Society– population and associated issues Introduction India is entering a new demographic phase marked by slower population growth and rising ageing trends. The population is projected to increase from 1,355.8 million (2021) to 1,590.1 million (2051) with a low annual growth of 0.5%. This shift reduces fears of population explosion… Continue reading India’s Future Demographic Challenges

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- Society Introduction Democratic systems across many societies are facing decline, weak accountability, and growing public frustration. In this setting, Generation Z (1997–2012) has emerged as a visible political force. Youth-led protests in Bangladesh (2024) and Nepal (2025) show new patterns of mobilisation. Their engagement reflects changing values, new social experiences,… Continue reading Gen Z and the Dynamics of Democratic Engagement

Source: The Hindu Editorial, “A social media ban will not save our children”, published in February 2026. The article analyses the Ghaziabad tragedy and critically evaluates global and domestic calls for banning social media for children, arguing for regulation over prohibition. A social media ban will not save our children. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper II:… Continue reading A social media ban will not save our children

GS Paper II: Governance, Social Justice and Education GS Paper I: Society Context: In response to growing concerns over mental health issues, cyberbullying, addiction, and exposure to harmful content among children, several governments worldwide are considering or implementing blanket bans or strict age-based restrictions on social media for minors. Such bans are simplistic and ineffective,… Continue reading A social media ban will not save our children

UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 –urbanisation, their problems and their remedies. Introduction India’s urban future is often seen through megacities, but a deeper change is happening in small towns. Out of nearly 9,000 towns, most have populations below one lakh. Their rapid growth is not accidental. It reflects changes in capitalism, migration, labour markets,… Continue reading Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?