Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 December 2025
Content Surveillance apps in welfare, snake oil for accountability Why in News? Relevance GS II (Governance & Social Justice) GS IV (Ethics in Public Administration) Practice Question Core Concept: Accountability vs Responsibility Evolution of Tech-Fixes for Accountability 1. Biometric Attendance (Early 2010s) 2. Aadhaar-Based Biometric Authentication (ABBA) in PDS (2017) 3. NMMS App in MGNREGA […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 December 2025
Content Digital Constitutionalism WHAT WAS THE ORDER? Relevance Practice Questions WHY IS THIS IN NEWS? (The 48-hour rollback) WHAT THIS CONTROVERSY SIGNALS ? DEEPER ISSUE: THE EMERGENCE OF DIGITAL CONSTITUTIONALISM Meaning Why needed KEY ARGUMENTS FROM THE ARTICLE A. Threats from Algorithmic Governance B. Rise of Invisible Surveillance C. Inadequacy of existing legal protections […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 December 2025
Content World Soil Day (Dec 5) Why is this in News? Relevance Practice Question Basics: What is Soil & Why It Matters? Urban Soils: Why They Matter Functions of Healthy Urban Soils Status of Urban Soils: Alarming Trends Blueprint for Action (FAO 2025 Theme Agenda) 1. Urban Soil Restoration 2. Promote Green Infrastructure 3. Champion […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 December 2025
Content To scale up our climate ambition, a seven-point plan Why is this in News? Relevance GS-II (Polity & Governance) GS-III (Environment & Economy) Practice Question What are NDCs? Why New NDCs for 2035 Matter ? The Seven-Point Plan 1. Higher Target for Reducing Emissions Intensity of GDP 2. Higher Share of Non-Fossil Electricity 3. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 December 2025
Content A template for security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – International Relations GS 3 – Internal Security GS 3 – Disaster Management Practice Question What is the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)? Significance of CSC in the IOR Why CSC Matters Now (2025 Context) ? Key Outcomes/Highlights […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 December 2025
Content NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (NAP-AMR 2.0, 2025-29) Why is it in News? Relevance GS2 – Health Governance, Federalism GS3 – Biotechnology, Environment, Agriculture Practice Questions What is AMR? Why AMR is a One Health Crisis Evolution of India’s Action Plan: First NAP-AMR (2017-21) Achievements Gaps NAP-AMR 2.0 (2025-29): Key Features Stronger Governance […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 December 2025
Content As Parliament Reconvenes, Let’s Ask Why Legislature Is in Retreat Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – Polity & Constitution GS 2 – Governance Practice Questions Westminster Model & Indian Parliament Key Issues Highlighted in the Article Decline in Parliamentary Sittings Executive Dominance Over Legislature Anti-defection Law Weakening Legislatures Decline of Question […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 November 2025
Content The ‘impartiality’ of a nominated Governor Why is in News? Relevance: GS 2 – Polity & Constitution GS 2 – Governance Practice Question Role of the Governor (Constitutional Position) Key framers’ vision: Governor is “purely constitutional, not an interfering authority” (Ambedkar). Constituent Assembly Debates On Nomination & Impartiality On Discretionary Powers On Withholding […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 November 2025
Content The Kamalesan case Why the Case Matters ? Relevance GS2 – Constitution & Rights• Article 25 (freedom of conscience) vs Article 33 (restrictions for armed forces).• Judicial doctrine of proportionality and reasonable accommodation.• Minority confidence, inclusivity in institutions, secular character of State. GS2 – Judiciary• Pattern of judicial restraint in military matters.• Constitutional balancing: […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 November 2025
Content China’s JUNO vs India’s INO Why is it in News? Relevance GS2 – Governance GS3 – Science & Technology Practice Question What are Neutrinos? Why big detectors? INO: Original Vision Why INO Stalled? A. Environmental & Local Opposition B. Procedural lapses (documented in hindsight) C. Governance & Federal Challenges D. Strategic Timing JUNO: […]