State Governments Driving Welfare Amid Central Cuts
Why in News ? Relevance: GS 2 – Governance & Welfare Schemes• Centre–State fiscal relations and cooperative federalism• Role of Finance Commission and GST Council in devolution• Cesses, surcharges, and declining central transfers• States as drivers of welfare and social sector investment• Human capital formation through education, health, and social protection GS 3 – Economy & […]
Over 70% of India’s prisoners still awaiting trial
Why in News? Relevance: GS 2 – Polity & Governance, Judiciary, Social Justice • Access to justice and judicial reforms (Article 39A) • Undertrial crisis and prison reforms under Article 21 • Legal aid institutions – NALSA & DLSA • Bail reforms and CrPC 436A provisions • Human rights, overcrowding, and inclusive governance Background — […]
What’s the plan to relocate forest tribes?
Why in News? Relevance: GS 2 – Governance, Welfare Schemes, Rights Issues• Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 and Scheduled Tribes’ rights• Balancing conservation with human livelihood security• Participatory governance and Gram Sabha empowerment• Displacement, rehabilitation, and social justice in policy• Constitutional provisions – Article 46, Fifth Schedule GS 3 – Environment & Sustainable Development• People-centric conservation […]
Electoral Nomination Process and Democratic Safeguards
Why in News? A recent case from Dadra and Nagar Haveli municipal council elections (2025) highlighted arbitrary rejection of a candidate’s nomination without a hearing or verification, exposing flaws in India’s nomination scrutiny system under the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951. Relevance GS-2 (Polity & Governance): The Nomination Process Core Issue Recent Examples of Nomination Rejection Year Case Reason […]
Give Reason for Arrest in All Offences
Why in News? Relevance GS-2 (Polity & Governance): Constitutional and Legal Framework 1. Constitutional Safeguards (Article 21 & 22) 2. Statutory Provisions The Current Judgment (2025) Core Ruling Key Observations Significance 1. Strengthening Rule of Law 2. Accountability in Law Enforcement 3. Protecting Personal Liberty Relation to Previous Judgments Case Year Key Principle DK Basu […]
India’s 2024 Road Accident Report
Why in News? Relevance: • GS-3 (Infrastructure & Transport): Evaluates safety performance under MoRTH, Motor Vehicles Act, and blackspot rectification policy. • GS-2 (Governance): Reflects Centre–State coordination and institutional accountability in road safety management. • GS-3 (Disaster Management): Links accident prevention, emergency response, and trauma care with SDG 3.6 (reduce deaths by 50% by 2030). National Overview (2024 vs 2023) State-wise […]
Contempt of Court and Judicial Authority
Why in News? Relevance: • GS-2 (Polity): Pertains to constitutional provisions under Articles 129, 215 and the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971; upholds judicial independence. • GS-2 (Governance): Balances freedom of speech (Article 19(1)(a)) with institutional accountability and rule of law. • GS-2 (Judiciary): Demonstrates the evolving judicial stance on fair criticism, media conduct, and protection of judicial dignity. Constitutional & […]
SC to review surrogacy ban on couples with one child
Why in News ? Relevance : GS Paper II (Polity & Governance): GS Paper I (Society): Surrogacy Regulation Framework in India What is Secondary Infertility? Centre’s Stand Petitioners’ Arguments Supreme Court’s Observations (Nov 2025 Hearing) Constitutional Dimensions Issue Provision / Case Law Implication Reproductive Choice Article 21 (Right to Life & Personal Liberty) Includes right […]
Digital Arrest Scams — Supreme Court’s Concern
Why in News ? Relevance: What are “Digital Arrests”? Key Developments Pattern of Crime Wider Implications Way Forward
₹1 Lakh Crore Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme
Why in News ? Relevance: Background Key Announcements ₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Scheme Regulatory & Financial Reforms Expansion of Atal Tinkering Labs Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) Expansion India AI Mission India’s R&D Progress (Data Points) About ESTIC Context & Significance Ethical and Inclusive Innovation Strategic Objectives Significance Challenges Ahead Way Forward