Social Audit for SIR 2.0
Why in News? Relevance : What is Special Intensive Revision (SIR)? Legal Framework: Electoral Roll Revision Bihar Case Study: What Went Wrong? Evidence of Disenfranchisement Why It Became Controversial ? Institutional Issues Raised Election Commission of India (ECI) Supreme Court Vulnerability of Internal Migrants Democratic Implications Need for Mandatory Social Audit Concept Constitutional & Institutional […]
Ladakh Groups Submit Draft Proposal to MHA on Statehood
Why in News? Relevance : Governance Structure of Ladakh What is the Sixth Schedule? Why Ladakh Wants Sixth Schedule Status? Key Demands in the 29-Page Draft Proposal Why the Issue Matters? Challenges & Concern Areas Potential Outcomes Going Forward
What are Digital Personal Data Protection Rules?
Why in News? Relevance GS 2 – Polity & Governance GS 3 – Cybersecurity DPDP Act, 2023 Purpose Key Concepts Core Obligations on Fiduciaries Rights of Data Principals Children’s Data DPDP Rules, 2025 – What They Add Institutional Mechanism Data Protection Board of India (DPBI) Major Controversy: RTI Act Amendment What changed? Why activists oppose […]
An uncertain solar-powered future
Why in News? Relevance: GS 2 – Governance GS 3 – Environment & Energy GS 1 – Society Panchet Dam Upcoming Renewable Energy Projects Floating Solar Project Central Government Policy Push Stakeholder Concerns Livelihood Loss Displacement Anxiety Land Rights Issues Broken Promises Conflict and Governance Dimensions Land Conflict Watch Report Findings Why Conflicts Intensify? Environmental & […]
All HCs should upload details of time taken by judges to deliver verdicts
Why in News? Relevance Judicial Delays in Pronouncing Verdicts Supreme Court’s Observations (Bench: Justices Surya Kant & Joymalya Bagchi) Legal and Institutional Context Causes Behind Delay in Verdict Pronouncements Implications of the Supreme Court’s Direction Challenges Ahead Way Forward Significance
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 […]