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
8th Central Pay Commission (CPC)
Why in News? Relevance: Background Mandate of the 8th CPC New Addition to Terms of Reference Significance Timeline Fiscal Implications Institutional Composition Implementation Issues Macro-economic Angle
Climate Crisis and the Abandonment of India’s Sanitation Workers
Why in News ? Relevance : GS-2 (Governance & Social Justice): GS-3 (Environment): GS-1 (Society): GS-4 (Ethics): Basic Legal and Institutional Framework 1. Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 2. Supreme Court Directives (2014 & 2025) 3. NAMASTE Scheme (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem, 2023) 4. Occupational Safety, Health […]
Mohanlal Case and Cracks in India’s Wildlife Law
Why in News? Relevance : GS-2 (Governance): GS-3 (Environment): GS-4 (Ethics): Basic Legal Framework 1. The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972: 2. Ivory Ban: Chronology of Events Key Legal and Procedural Issues 1. Gazette Publication Requirement: 2. Retrospective Regularisation: 3. Violation of Equality Before Law (Article 14): 4. Administrative Mala Fide: High Court’s Verdict (2025) […]
Indian Railways to Patronise ‘Aabhar’ Online Store
Why in News? Relevance : GS-2 (Governance): GS-3 (Economy): GS-1 (Culture): Basic Concept Key Objectives Institutional Linkages Significance Challenges Other Initiatives