News- On January 10, the Supreme Court (SC), in State of Uttar Pradesh vs Anurudh & Anr., formally acknowledged the growing misuse of the POCSO Act, 2012 in cases involving consensual romantic relationships between adolescents, where one party is a minor. The Court urged the Union government to consider corrective measures to prevent the harsh… Continue reading Lowering of the Age of Consent
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The Phaltan case is also about a victim’s dignity
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction The suicide of a young woman doctor in Phaltan exposes deep failures in India’s gender justice system. Despite new criminal laws claiming to be women-centric, the case shows how victims continue to face administrative… Continue reading The Phaltan case is also about a victim’s dignity
Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation Introduction Environmental governance in India has increasingly shifted from executive regulators to the Supreme Court of India. Over the last decade, the Court has moved beyond reviewing legality to issuing forward-looking directions that resemble regulation. This shift arose due to regulatory failure, but the Court… Continue reading Top court’s green governance, cause for uncertainty
GSDP Share as Criterion for Central–State Transfers
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Indian Polity – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Introduction India’s system of sharing central tax revenues with States has come under debate due to concerns over fairness, autonomy, and efficiency. After GST, States depend more on central transfers decided by Finance Commissions. Many States argue that present… Continue reading GSDP Share as Criterion for Central–State Transfers
India’s Battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Source: The post “India’s Battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)’’ has been created, based on “Fine-tune this signal to sharpen India’s AMR battle” published in “The Hindu” on 8 January 2026. India’s Battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a serious threat to public health in India, with… Continue reading India’s Battle against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
‘Natgrid’ – the search engine of digital authoritarianism
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal and external security Introduction The Mumbai terror attacks of November 2008 exposed serious gaps in India’s intelligence system. The failure was seen not as a lack of information, but as an inability to connect scattered data. This belief shaped the push for a technology-based solution. Over time,… Continue reading ‘Natgrid’ – the search engine of digital authoritarianism
Rethinking India’s skilling outcomes
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. Rethinking India’s skilling outcomes. Introduction Over the last decade, India has built one of the largest skilling systems in the world. Strong public funding and multiple schemes show serious intent. Yet skilling has not become an… Continue reading Rethinking India’s skilling outcomes
The right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ economy
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian Economy – Employment and labour productivity. Introduction Digital tools have removed the clear boundary between work and personal life. Smartphones and laptops have turned evenings, weekends, and holidays into work time. Constant availability is now treated as commitment. This culture is harming health, productivity, and social stability. India… Continue reading The right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ economy
A central law to protect Amaravati
Source: The post “A central law to protect Amaravati’’ has been created, based on “A central law to protect Amaravati” published in “The Hindu” on 7 January 2026. A central law to protect Amaravati. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Amaravati, envisioned as the greenfield capital of Andhra Pradesh was declared the state capital under… Continue reading A central law to protect Amaravati
Popocatépetl Volcano
News: Over five years, UNAM scientists used 22 seismographs and AI to analyse seismic data and produce the first 3D image of Popocatépetl’s interior, extending 18 km below the crater. About Popocatépetl Volcano Location: Popocatépetl volcano is located on the border of the states of México and Puebla, central Mexico. Type: It is a steep-sided active… Continue reading Popocatépetl Volcano
