India warms to foreign law firms, but concerns simmer
Background & Historical Resistance Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Current Policy Shift Arguments in Favour Concerns & Criticism Key Issues at Stake Conclusion
India will have 1 billion Internet users by this fiscal year
India’s Expanding Internet Base Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Technology) Cheapest Data Rates in the World Focus on Innovation & Domestic Production BharatNet: World’s Largest Rural Connectivity Push Phase I: Phase II: New features in BharatNet II: Telecom Market Competition Modernising India Post
EC’s single-point dashboard likely to be operational before Bihar election
Context: Relevance : GS 2(Elections , Reforms) Purpose and Significance Other Key Electoral Reforms and Tech Initiatives Polling Station Reforms Voter-Centric Improvements Stakeholder Engagement Implications
Is the three-year practice mandate for judicial service welcome?
Arguments in Support of the Mandate (Prashant Reddy’s perspective): Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary) Arguments Against the Mandate (Bharat Chugh’s perspective): Practical Challenges: Constitutional & Policy Concerns: Broader Implications:
PIB Summaries 29 May 2025
Dark Patterns Context and Objective Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Technology) What is a Dark Pattern? A dark pattern is a deceptive user interface design that is intentionally created to trick or manipulate users into doing something they did not intend to do—such as: These patterns exploit cognitive biases, reducing user autonomy and often violating […]
Union Govt. invites suggestions on draft Registration Bill
Purpose and Scope Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Key Digital Reforms Verification and Inclusion User-Centric Approach Institutional Context Significance
SC indicates mandatory registration of Waqfs began in 1923
Historical Context and Legal Continuity Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Polity and Constitution) Issue of Non-compliance Waqf by User and Its Recognition Religious Freedom and Constitutional Rights Concerns over State Interference New Requirements Under the 2025 Amendment Summary of Petitioners’ Objections Need for Reform: Balanced Approach
Analysing poverty levels in India by comparing various surveys
General Trend in Poverty Reduction Relevance : GS 2(Governance ,Poverty) Methodological Categories Used for Estimating Post-2011 Poverty Regional Variations in Poverty Trends Macroeconomic Correlates Supporting Slowdown Data Gaps and Need for Official Estimates Key Takeaways
3-year rule: a setback to judiciary aspirants
Background & Supreme Court Judgment Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary) Historical Context Rationale for the Rule Challenges & Criticism of the 3-Year Rule Talent Drain Economic & Social Barriers Impact on Women Age & Eligibility Mismatch Practical Disconnection Alternative Proposals & Recommendations Enhance Training, Don’t Restrict Entry Examination Reform Attract Young Talent Balanced Approach
Follow OROP principle for all retired HC judges
Supreme Court Verdict Highlights Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Social Issues) Key Observations by the Court Pension Directive Implications Constitutional and Legal Context Amit Shah launches e-Zero FIR initiative Key Initiative: e-Zero FIR Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Mechanism & Platforms Involved Purpose & Benefits National Impact Broader Context