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
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What are Digital Personal Data Protection Rules?
Source: The post “What are Digital Personal Data Protection Rules?” has been created, based on “What are Digital Personal Data Protection Rules?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Governance Context: The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 establishes a comprehensive legal framework for the protection of personal… Continue reading What are Digital Personal Data Protection Rules?
Delhi’s air, a ‘wicked problem’ in need of bold solutions
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Environment (pollution) . Introduction Each winter, Delhi wakes to grey skies, closed schools, and AQI levels in the “severe” range, but this is not a seasonal inconvenience. It is a long-running public health, economic, and environmental crisis created by geography, weather patterns, urban choices, and everyday behaviour. Delhi’s air… Continue reading Delhi’s air, a ‘wicked problem’ in need of bold solutions
Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR
News: U.S.A Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR to combat narco-terrorism, highlighting growing military tensions in the Latin American region, especially with Venezuela. About Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR Launched by: U.S. Ministry of War (Defence) Objective: To defend the U.S.A homeland, combat narco-terrorism, and secure the Western Hemisphere from drugs, particularly those coming from… Continue reading Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR
Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)
News: Amid ongoing tensions with Bangladesh, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is set to host Khalilur Rahman, the interim Bangladeshi government’s National Security Adviser, for security discussions. About Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) is a key regional platform aimed at enhancing security cooperation among Indian Ocean Region (IOR) countries. Objectives: To… Continue reading Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)
India’s deep-tech democracy for inclusive AI
Source: The post “India’s deep-tech democracy for inclusive AI” has been created, based on “India’s deep-tech democracy for inclusive AI” published in “The Hindu” on 15 November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3- Science and technology Context: Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a defining force in shaping economies and transforming societies, but access to AI… Continue reading India’s deep-tech democracy for inclusive AI
Global Nuclear Order
UPSC Syllabus- GS 2 – India and international order Introduction The global nuclear order shows a sharp contradiction: nuclear weapons have not been used since 1945 and arsenals have declined, yet stability is weakening. A small nuclear club has remained intact, but modernisation, ambiguous testing signals, and weakening treaties now strain this system. Recent statements… Continue reading Global Nuclear Order
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
AI Labelling Regulations Framework
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology Introduction Near-perfect AI videos and audio now appear next to real content, so users struggle to trust what they see and hear. A deepfake of the Finance Minister promoting an investment scheme and causing a large financial loss shows… Continue reading AI Labelling Regulations Framework
