How is Kerala handling its waste problem?
Why was the Vruthi Campaign Launched? Relevance: GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Environment and Ecology) What is the ‘Vruthi’ Campaign? Campaign Features and Strategies Differences from Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) Vruthi / Kerala Model Swachh Bharat Mission Bottom-up, people-centric Top-down, bureaucratic model Behavioural change focus Infrastructure-focused (toilets, plants) Decentralised, contextual solutions Standardised supply-driven framework Technology-neutral Often tech-specific mandates Decentralised vs. […]
It is not a court’s duty to tell media to delete or take down content
Background of the Case Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary ,Governance) Key Supreme Court Verdict Highlights Upholding Free Speech Media’s Role in Democracy Contempt and Exceptions Use of Postponement Orders Broader Significance
CCI notifies new definitions to curb predatory pricing
Context and Objective Relevance : GS 2(Governance) What is Predatory Pricing? New Cost Definition Introduced Flexible, Sector-Agnostic Approach Response to Stakeholder Feedback Cost Regulations 2025 – Key Takeaways Implications
Public health in India strained by flawed policy
Context: Conceptual Misunderstanding of Public Health Relevance : GS 2(Governance ,Health) Governance Fragmentation Structural Contradictions in Policy Flawed MPH Education Ecosystem Systemic Invisibility of MPH Graduates Implications and Way Forward
Do restaurants have the right to charge a service fee?
What Is the Issue? Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Taxation) Consumer Perspective Regulator’s View: CCPA Guidelines (July 2022) Restaurant Associations’ Argument (NRAI, FHRAI) Legal Standpoint Historical Context Why Is the Issue Mired in Litigation?
SC seeks issues for consideration
Background of the Case Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Transparency & Accountability) Current Review Proceedings Centre’s Position Next Steps by Supreme Court Broader Implications
Govt. amends satellite Internet service rules
Context :Key Amendments to Satellite Internet Service Rules Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Technology) Impact on Starlink and Other Satellite Providers Government’s Intent and Justification Potential Challenges and Concerns Broader Implications
Centre plans revision of ‘safe harbour’ clause
Context Relevance : GS 2(Digital Governance, Social Issues) Government’s Concerns and Plans Legal and Constitutional Dimensions Challenges in Implementation Broader Implications
How the judiciary maintains accountability
Judicial Powers Are Constitutionally Bound Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary,Parliament ,Separation of Powers) Separation of Powers as a Check Impeachment Mechanism for Accountability Judiciary’s Power to Uphold Popular Sovereignty Rule of Law and the Judiciary Judicial Review as a Duty, Not Overreach Parliamentary Power to Override Judgments Conclusion
Detaining non-citizens and the rule of law
Context and Legal Basis Relevance : GS 2(Governance, International Relations) Constitutional and Judicial Principles Assam Detention Practices: Violations & Concerns Backward Linkages Comparative Jurisprudence Larger Implications