UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper – IV Introduction Modern democracy is built on a divide between humans and animals. Animals are treated as non-political beings, without voice or status. This creates structural injustice, not just individual cruelty. The core issue is how to redesign institutions so that animal interests are seen and protected within democratic… Continue reading Institutionalising Animal Representation
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Draft Seeds Bill
Source: The post “Draft Seeds Bill” has been created, based on “What does the draft Seeds Bill entail?” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The draft Seeds Bill, released by the Union Agriculture Ministry on November 12, aims to modernise India’s seed regulatory framework by ensuring… Continue reading Draft Seeds Bill
India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism
Source: The post “India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism ” has been created, based on “India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism ” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management Context: India’s disaster-response financing system, created under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, was… Continue reading India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism
Data Deficiencies: On India and IMF’s Low Grading
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economy. Introduction India’s national accounts have again received a ‘C’ grade in the IMF’s 2025 review, even as recent GDP growth numbers are strong. This low grade means that key data used to track the economy have shortcomings that hamper proper surveillance. The IMF links these gaps to outdated… Continue reading Data Deficiencies: On India and IMF’s Low Grading
Why India Struggles to Clear Its Air
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – environment-pollution Introduction Air pollution in India is a chronic public health and development crisis, not just a winter problem in Delhi. Harmful levels of pollutants such as PM₂.₅, PM₁₀ and toxic gases damage human health, reduce productivity and impose large economic losses. Despite advances in monitoring, clean-energy transitions… Continue reading Why India Struggles to Clear Its Air
Enabling a Modern and Future-Ready Labour Ecosystem
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 and paper 3 –Social Sector Initiatives & Labour Reforms. Introduction India has entered a new phase of labour governance with the enforcement of four modernised Labour Codes on November 21, 2025. These reforms come at a crucial time when India, with one of the world’s largest and youngest workforces,… Continue reading Enabling a Modern and Future-Ready Labour Ecosystem
Bnei Menashe
News: Israel has approved a plan to bring the remaining 5,800 Bnei Menashe Jews from Northeast India to the country within the next five years. About Bnei Menashe The Menashe or Bnei Menashe are an indigenous community from Manipur and Mizoram in Northeast India. They belong mainly to the Chin, Kuki, Mizo, and Zo ethnic… Continue reading Bnei Menashe
Presidential opinion versus the federal structure
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Introduction Recent developments, particularly the Supreme Court’s response to the 16th Presidential Reference, are seen as eroding federalism, a basic feature of the Constitution. The concern is that unelected constitutional authorities may override elected State governments, threatening democratic balance. About 16th Presidential… Continue reading Presidential opinion versus the federal structure
Custodial Deaths in India
Introduction Custodial deaths in India expose a serious failure of policing, accountability and respect for basic human rights. Despite clear constitutional protections and Supreme Court guidelines, torture and high-handed methods remain common in police custody. Data from official reports shows that investigations, convictions and relief to victims are rare, so this pattern of custodial torture… Continue reading Custodial Deaths in India
POSH Act Needs a Spine Today
Source: The post “POSH Act Needs a Spine Today” has been created, based on “Alandmark law in 2013, it needs a spine in 2025” published in “The Hindu” on 26th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 -Governance Context: A recent case in Chandigarh saw a professor dismissed after a sexual harassment complaint was proven… Continue reading POSH Act Needs a Spine Today
