Is appointing ad-hoc judges a viable means to reduce backlog?
Viability of Ad-Hoc Appointments: Relevance : GS 2(Indian Judiciary) Impact on Regular Judicial Appointment Process: Reforming the Ad-Hoc Appointment Process: Impact on Judicial Careers and Seniority: Strain on Judicial Infrastructure: Attracting Judges to Return to the Bench: Judicial Independence Concerns: Conclusion: Additional notes: Ad-Hoc Judges in Indian Polity
Unloading of Union Carbide waste begins in M.P. town
Context: Unloading of toxic waste from Union Carbide factory in Bhopal starts in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, despite protests. Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Methyl Isocyanate (MIC)
22 gates allow free movement of people on India-Myanmar border
Context & Background Relevance : GS 2(Governance ,International Relations) Significance & Impact
FM unveils Income Tax Bill 2025 in LS
Introduction & Purpose: Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Legislative Process: Key Structural Changes: Terminology Simplification: TDS & TCS Rationalization: Implications:
Key Provisions of the Centre’s new Immigration Bill
Context : Key Provisions of the Centre’s new Immigration Bill Relevance : GS 2(Governance) New Definitions and Institutional Responsibilities Penalties for Violations Implications & Concerns
Should convicted persons contest elections?
Context: Legal Provisions under the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RP Act, 1951) Relevance : GS 2(Elections) Key Supreme Court Judgments Supporting Decriminalization of Politics Current Petition for a Lifetime Ban Criminalization of Politics: The Data Recommendations and Challenges
What Has the Budget Offered Scientists?
Overall Budget Trends Relevance : GS 2(Governance) , GS 3(Science) Sector-Wise Analysis Department of Biotechnology (DBT): Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR): Nuclear Energy and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): Challenges & Criticism
Centre’s allocations for justice-related schemes fluctuate
Context : Findings from the India Justice Report 2025-26 Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary ) Declining Budget Allocations: Modernisation Fund for State Police Forces: Modernisation of Forensic Capacities: Modernisation of Prisons Fund: Judiciary-Related Schemes: Infrastructure Development for Judiciary: Key Issues & Implications
The problem of regulating live-in relationships
Mandatory Registration: Opposite-sex live-in relationships must be registered within one month. Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Potential Issues and Criticism Legal and Social Mismatch Violation of Sexual Autonomy and Privacy State and Parental Control Over Adults: Police Surveillance: Exclusion and Discrimination Conclusion The UCC’s approach prioritises control over protection, undermining individual rights. Instead of ensuring welfare and legal […]
Cabinet Nod To Rejig Skilling Initiatives With A Combined Scheme
Cabinet Approval: Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Integration of Existing Schemes: Objective: Target Beneficiaries: Data Alignment and Policy Integration: Key Goals: Significance: