Has health spending by the Centre increased?
Why is it in news? Relevance Basics: public health financing in India Constitutional and fiscal context Policy benchmark: National Health Policy (NHP), 2017 Stated commitments Status of targets Trend analysis: Centre vs States State-level spending Union government spending International comparison: scale of underinvestment Fiscal centralisation and scheme transfers Decline in transfers to States Implications Scheme-wise […]
Digital addiction among children: a growing public health concern
Why is it in news? Relevance Basics: what is digital addiction? Definition and scope Context: expanding digital exposure among children Near-universal access Key findings of the survey Mental health and behaviour Platform design risks Digital addiction and ultra-processed foods: a parallel threat Lifestyle convergence International responses: comparative perspective Governance and regulatory concerns Platform accountability Role […]
Will removing curbs on Chinese FDI help India?
Why is it in news? Relevance India’s Chinese FDI policy Origin of curbs Current status Context: India’s investment and growth needs Manufacturing and supply chains Arguments in favour of easing curbs Industrial capacity and exports Supply-chain resilience Arguments against easing curbs National security risks Limited developmental spillovers Sectoral differentiation: where easing may help Low-risk manufacturing […]
Can the Enforcement Directorate File Writ Petitions? — A Constitutional Test
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper II – Polity & Governance Constitutional Background — Writ Jurisdiction in India Articles 32 and 226 Nature of Writ Remedies Limits on Writ Jurisdiction Origin of the Controversy Diplomatic Gold Smuggling Case ED’s Writ Petition Kerala Government’s Legal Objections Locus Standi Argument Article 131 Argument Reliance on Precedent Kerala […]
Supreme Court on Acid Attacks: Asset Seizure, Victim Compensation, and Deterrence
Why is it in News? Relevance GS Paper 2 (Polity & Governance) GS Paper 1 (Indian Society) Constitutional and Legal Context Acid Attacks in Indian Criminal Law Victim Compensation Jurisprudence Supreme Court’s Key Observations Asset Seizure as Deterrence Beyond Conventional Sentencing Governance and Administrative Dimensions Role of States and Police Legal Aid and Access to […]
Social Media Ban for Under-16 Users
Why in News? Andhra Pradesh as First Mover Relevance Background and Rationale Rising Child Vulnerability on Digital Platforms International Precedents Andhra Pradesh Government’s Initiative Constitution of Ministers’ Panel Scope of the Study Legal and Constitutional Dimensions Age Threshold and Rights Framework Central–State Jurisdiction Issues Technology and Enforcement Challenges Age Verification Complexity Platform Compliance Issues Comparison […]
Governor’s Address to the State Legislature
Contextual Background Relevance Conceptual & Static Foundation Governor’s Address – Constitutional Concept Constitutional & Legal Dimensions Relevant Constitutional Provisions Supreme Court Interpretation Governance & Federal Dimensions Democratic & Ethical Dimensions Challenges, Gaps & Criticisms Structural Issues Institutional Criticism Way Forward Prelims Pointers
Prior Sanction for Corruption Charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
Why in News ? Relevance Conceptual & Static Foundation Core Concept – Prior Sanction Legal Background – Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 Section 17A – What Does It Mandate? Constitutional & Legal Dimensions Arguments Supporting Section 17A Arguments Against Section 17A Supreme Court Jurisprudence Governance & Administrative Dimensions Economic Dimensions Social, Ethical & Equity Dimensions […]
Private Property Disputes ≠ Human Rights Violation
Why in News ? Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance GS II – Constitution Core Holding of the Court Constitutional & Legal Analysis Nature of Human Rights Statutory Interpretation Governance & Institutional Dimension Problem Identified Institutional Risk Recent & Broader Relevance 1. Judicial Pushback Against Jurisdictional Overreach 2. Property Rights Jurisprudence (Recent Trend) 3. Human Rights Inflation Problem […]
Malayalam Language Bill 2025
Why in News ? Relevance What Does the Malayalam Language Bill, 2025 Entail? Core Provisions Education-Related Provisions Institutional & Administrative Measures Has a Similar Bill Been Introduced Earlier? Why Has Karnataka Opposed the Bill? Core Objections Constitutional Objection Does the Bill Make Malayalam Mandatory Across All Schools? Clear Answer: No (with qualifications) Kerala Government’s Defence […]