8th Central Pay Commission (CPC)
Why in News? Relevance: Background Mandate of the 8th CPC New Addition to Terms of Reference Significance Timeline Fiscal Implications Institutional Composition Implementation Issues Macro-economic Angle
Climate Crisis and the Abandonment of India’s Sanitation Workers
Why in News ? Relevance : GS-2 (Governance & Social Justice): GS-3 (Environment): GS-1 (Society): GS-4 (Ethics): Basic Legal and Institutional Framework 1. Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 2. Supreme Court Directives (2014 & 2025) 3. NAMASTE Scheme (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem, 2023) 4. Occupational Safety, Health […]
Mohanlal Case and Cracks in India’s Wildlife Law
Why in News? Relevance : GS-2 (Governance): GS-3 (Environment): GS-4 (Ethics): Basic Legal Framework 1. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: 2. Ivory Ban: Chronology of Events Key Legal and Procedural Issues 1. Gazette Publication Requirement: 2. Retrospective Regularisation: 3. Violation of Equality Before Law (Article 14): 4. Administrative Mala Fide: High Court’s Verdict (2025) […]
Indian Railways to Patronise ‘Aabhar’ Online Store
Why in News? Relevance : GS-2 (Governance): GS-3 (Economy): GS-1 (Culture): Basic Concept Key Objectives Institutional Linkages Significance Challenges Other Initiatives
Building Sustainable and Inclusive Future with Indian PSUs
Why in News ? Relevance: Basics: What is CSR ? India’s CSR Ecosystem CSR Spending Trends (FY 2023–24) PSUs as CSR Catalysts Major PSU-led CSR Initiatives (FY 2023–24) a) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) b) Oil India Limited (OIL) c) GAIL (India) Limited d) Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) Thematic Focus of PSU CSR Theme Examples […]
Moving villagers from tiger reserves must be voluntary
Why in News ? Relevance: Background Policy Title & Origin Core Principles of the New Policy Key Institutional Mechanisms Proposed Community Rights & Options Rationale Behind the Policy Legal & Ethical Anchors Challenges Addressed Broader Conservation Context Way Forward
Centre approves terms of 8th Central Pay Commission
Why in News ? Relevance: Background & Context Composition of the 8th CPC Position Member Chairperson Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (Retd.) Part-time Member Prof. Pulak Ghosh, IIM Bangalore Member-Secretary Pankaj Jain, Petroleum Secretary The CPC will recommend revisions after considering the following key factors: Scale and Scope Historical Evolution of Pay Commissions CPC Year Constituted Implementation […]
PM-SHRI Schools Scheme and Kerala’s Policy Reversal
Why in News ? Relevance Background of PM-SHRI Scheme Core Objectives Reasons for Policy Reversal National Context — Other States Policy Implications Criticisms and Challenges
SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States
Why in News? Relevance: Basic Context Key Features of SIR 2.0 (2025) Administrative & Political Context Legal & Constitutional Basis Provision Relevance Article 324 Empowers ECI for conduct and supervision of elections. RPA, 1950 (Sections 14–23) Deals with preparation and revision of electoral rolls. RPA, 1951 Governs conduct of elections, corrupt practices, and disqualification. Article […]
‘Dunki Route’ and the Dark Side of Irregular Migration
Why in News Relevance What is the ‘Dunki Route’? Key Facts from the Current Incident National Scale of the Issue Economic and Social Drivers The Human Trafficking and Agent Nexus U.S. Policy Context Legal and Diplomatic Aspects Wider National Implications Global Context and Parallels Country/Region Comparable Trend Policy Response Mexico–Central America “Coyote” networks smuggling Latin […]