Creamy Layer in OBC Reservation
Basic Concepts Relevance : GS 2(Governance ,Social Issues) Indra Sawhney Judgment (1992) DoPT Guidelines (Post-1993) Issues in Implementation Current Proposal: “Equivalence” Aim → uniform criteria across ministries, PSUs, universities, and states. Likely Beneficiaries Broader Analysis Policy & Political Dimensions Comparative Insights (Global) Way Forward
Toll collection practices in India
Basics of Toll Collection Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Problems in Current Tolling Regime Key PAC Recommendations Global Comparisons India’s perpetual tolling model is more revenue-driven than service-driven. Science & Economics of Tolling Way Forward: Suggested Reforms
Healthocide: war against healthcare
Basics & Context Relevance : GS 2 (Governance, Social Justice) + GS 3 (Disaster/Conflict Management, Health Security) Why a New Term? Dimensions of Healthocide Legal & Ethical Dimensions Responsibilities & Response Debates & Criticism Broader Implications Way Forward
Key features of Income-Tax Bill, 2025
Background & Context Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) ,GS 3(Taxation) Key Features of Income-Tax Bill, 2025 Clarity & Rationalisation Fixing Errors & Removing Anomalies Structural & Conceptual Changes Incentives & Simplification Additional Measures via Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill Implications Comparison: February Draft vs August Bill
For Creamy Layer Exclusion Govt Looks at Proposal on Equivalence
Background & Legal/Foundation Facts Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Social Justice) What the Proposal Seeks to Do (Key Elements) Rationale Driving the Proposal Technical & Administrative Challenges Legal & Constitutional Issues Equity & Social Justice Implications Political and Institutional Risks Practical Implementation Design Elements (Recommended) Monitoring & Impact Evaluation Metrics Potential Unintended Consequences & Mitigation Political […]
Fast-track courts in Delhi fail to fulfil promise of providing speedy justice
Basics & Legal Framework Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary) Targets & Performance Structural Challenges Criticisms Policy-Level Concerns
Aadhaar face ID can ensure exam Transparency
Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Education) KEY OBJECTIVES RECENT DEVELOPMENTS (As of August 2025) GOVERNANCE & POLICY IMPLICATIONS CHALLENGES & CRITICAL ISSUES
DBT helped deactivate 4.08 cr. fake, inactive LPG connections
DBTL (PAHAL) Scheme Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Schemes) Core Features Key Achievements (as of July 1, 2025) Role of Technology & Verification Common LPG Database Platform (CLDP) Special Focus on PMUY (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana) Impact on Governance & Welfare Delivery Broader Significance
How not to identify an illegal immigrant
Context & Administrative Trigger Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Social Issues) Operational Pattern of Crackdown Linguistic Bias & Stereotyping Legal & Structural Shortcomings Ethnic & Cultural Profiling Class, Caste & Identity Intersections Public Discourse & Elite Silence Broader Implications Key Takeaways
What is Maharashtra’s new security Bill?
What is the Bill About? Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Legislative Timeline Key Provisions Criticism & Concerns Ambiguity & Overbreadth Democratic and Civil Rights Risks Comparative Context Legal & Constitutional Implications Future Scenarios & Impacts Core Tensions Dimension Security Justification Civil Liberties Concern Public Order Urban Naxal threat Peaceful dissent targeted Legal Framework Faster, stronger action […]