UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India Introduction The Supreme Court has clarified that the constitutional 24-hour limit for producing a detained person before a magistrate starts when their liberty is first curtailed, not when formal arrest is recorded. The ruling arose from an Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) case and rejects any… Continue reading Supreme Court 24-Hour Detention Ruling
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Balancing Safety and Freedom in Children’s Internet Access
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India Introduction Internet access gives children opportunities to learn, develop skills, express ideas and connect with others. In Just Rights for Children Alliance v. S. Harish (2026), the Supreme Court recognised children’s right to access and use the internet as a fundamental right. The challenge is to protect… Continue reading Balancing Safety and Freedom in Children’s Internet Access
Are Lower MRPs on Cancer Drugs Translating into Affordable Care?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Introduction Cancer care in India remains costly, with high medicine prices and expenses on diagnosis, surgery, hospitalisation and follow-up placing a financial burden on families. Although the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has reduced trade margins on several anti-cancer… Continue reading Are Lower MRPs on Cancer Drugs Translating into Affordable Care?
How do tokamaks work to make nuclear fusion possible?
Source: The post “How do tokamaks work to make nuclear fusion possible?” has been created based on “How do tokamaks work to make nuclear fusion possible?” published in “The Hindu” on 6 November 2026. How do tokamaks work to make nuclear fusion possible? UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Context: There is a… Continue reading How do tokamaks work to make nuclear fusion possible?
Anaemia Burden — Iron Alone Is No Solution
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Health Sector Introduction India faces a high burden of anaemia, especially among women and children. Although iron deficiency is an important cause, it explains only about half of anaemia cases globally. Double-Fortified Salt (DFS), which combines iron and iodine, is proposed as a convenient intervention. However, its dependence on salt… Continue reading Anaemia Burden — Iron Alone Is No Solution
What the BRICS carbon market partnership needs
Source: The post “What the BRICS carbon market partnership needs” has been created based on “What the BRICS carbon market partnership needs” published in “The Hindu” on 5 November 2026. What the BRICS carbon market partnership needs. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3: Environment Context: The 18th BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi, reaffirmed the commitment of… Continue reading What the BRICS carbon market partnership needs
Need for a Unified Urbanisation Plan in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 1- urbanisation, their problems and their remedies. Introduction India’s urbanisation is expanding beyond municipal boundaries, while classification, planning and governance remain tied to administrative boundaries. The 2027 Census is expected to retain conventional urban criteria, even as satellite estimates reveal a wider urban footprint. This gap affects access to planning, municipal… Continue reading Need for a Unified Urbanisation Plan in India
Ganga Water Treaty
News: Ahead of the Ganga Water Treaty’s expiry in December 2026, India reiterated that a structured mechanism exists to address the treaty’s requirements. About Ganga Water Treaty The Ganga Water Treaty is a 30-year bilateral agreement between India and Bangladesh. It governs the sharing of the Ganges River waters at the Farakka Barrage in West… Continue reading Ganga Water Treaty
What is the Role of Legislative Councils?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Introduction Legislative Councils (Vidhan Parishads) are the upper houses of state legislatures in India, where they exist. They aim to improve lawmaking through legislative scrutiny, informed debate and wider representation. Recent elections to… Continue reading What is the Role of Legislative Councils?
How AI training models could compromise privacy
Source: The post “How AI training models could compromise privacy” has been created based on “How AI training models could compromise privacy” published in “The Hindu” on 3 November 2026. How AI training models could compromise privacy. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Context: The right to privacy is a constitutional right upheld… Continue reading How AI training models could compromise privacy
