Source: The post “Cost to access: On health check-up for workers” has been created, based on “Cost to access” published in “The Hindu” on 11 May 2026. Cost to access: On health check-up for workers. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Union Labour Ministry has announced a free annual health check-up programme for workers… Continue reading Cost to access: On health check-up for workers
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Delhi’s heat crisis and Measures to tackle it
Source: The post “Delhi’s heat crisis and Measures to tackle it” has been created, based on “What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 11 May 2026. Delhi’s heat crisis and Measures to tackle it. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: Delhi and the NCR are facing… Continue reading Delhi’s heat crisis and Measures to tackle it
Governor’s Role in the Government Formation
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Indian Polity Introduction The Governor plays an important constitutional role in government formation after Assembly elections. This role becomes sensitive when no party secures a clear majority. The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections of 2026 again raised debates over the Governor’s discretionary powers and the process of inviting parties to form… Continue reading Governor’s Role in the Government Formation
The elephant in India’s data room
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure And Gs Paper 2– Governance Introduction India generates massive amounts of data through Ministries, welfare schemes, and public programmes. However, much of this information remains fragmented, inconsistent, and difficult to access or integrate across departments. Parliamentary questions frequently seek basic data that should already exist in standardised public databases.… Continue reading The elephant in India’s data room
A watershed moment in India’s defence posture
Source: The post “A watershed moment in India’s defence posture” has been created, based on “A watershed moment in India’s defence posture” published in “The Hindu” on 9 May 2026. A watershed moment in India’s defence posture. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Internal Security Context: Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, was India’s military response to… Continue reading A watershed moment in India’s defence posture
Scope of legal fiction in party mergers
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
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
