Source: The post “Scope of legal fiction in party mergers” has been created, based on “Scope of legal fiction in party mergers” published in “The Hindu” on 8 May 2026. Scope of legal fiction in party mergers. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Legal fiction refers to an artificial assumption created by law for a specific… Continue reading Scope of legal fiction in party mergers
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Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims?
Source: The post “Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims?” has been created, based on “Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims?” published in “The Hindu” on 8 May 2026. Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: India regulates abortion… Continue reading Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims?
Building hazards: On preventing and fighting fires
UPSC Syllabus- GS 3- Syllabus-Disaster and disaster management. Introduction Recent fire accidents in Indian cities once again expose the fragile state of urban safety infrastructure. The latest fire incident in Shahdara, East Delhi, which claimed nine lives and left around 15 people seriously injured, highlighted how poor building design and inadequate emergency preparedness can turn… Continue reading Building hazards: On preventing and fighting fires
Karnataka’s New Gig Worker Grievance System
UPSC Syllabus- GS Paper II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population; Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services. Introduction India’s gig economy has expanded rapidly with the rise of platforms such as Uber, Ola, Zomato, Swiggy and Amazon, creating employment opportunities for millions. However, this growth has also exposed workers to… Continue reading Karnataka’s New Gig Worker Grievance System
Fixing Structural Deficits in India’s Health System
UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance, Health, Issues related to development Introduction India has significantly expanded medical infrastructure by increasing medical colleges, AIIMS institutions, and MBBS/PG seats. In March 2026, the government informed Parliament that 43 new medical colleges, 11,682 MBBS seats, and 8,967 postgraduate seats were approved for 2025-26. However, better healthcare outcomes… Continue reading Fixing Structural Deficits in India’s Health System
Understanding inequality in India’s growth story
Source: The post “Understanding inequality in India’s growth story” has been created, based on “Understanding inequality in India’s growth story” published in “The Hindu” on 7 May 2026. Understanding inequality in India’s growth story. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: India has experienced rapid economic growth in recent decades. However, the Household Consumer Expenditure Survey… Continue reading Understanding inequality in India’s growth story
What happens if a Chief Minister refuses to relinquish office after electoral defeat?
News: After the Trinamool Congress lost the West Bengal elections to the BJP, Mamata Banerjee said that she would not resign as Chief Minister, alleging that the election result was due to a “conspiracy” and misuse of central forces by the BJP. What happens if a Chief Minister refuses to relinquish office after electoral defeat?… Continue reading What happens if a Chief Minister refuses to relinquish office after electoral defeat?
India’s Energy Security Amid Conflicts
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine exposed India’s deep vulnerability to global energy disruptions. Rising crude oil prices, sanctions, shipping risks, and supply-chain disruptions quickly affected inflation, growth, industrial costs, and fuel supplies in India. The crisis showed that energy security is no longer… Continue reading India’s Energy Security Amid Conflicts
Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat
Source: The post “Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat” has been created, based on “Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat” published in “The Hindu” on 6 May 2026. Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Industrial sector accounts… Continue reading Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat
Das Island, Tuapse Region and Primorsk port
News: Ukraine intensified long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure including hits on Primorsk and Tuapse region. Also, LNG carrier Umm Al Ashtan resumed movement from Dahej toward Das Island via the Strait of Hormuz, signaling improving stability in the region. About Das Island Das Island is an island of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) located… Continue reading Das Island, Tuapse Region and Primorsk port
