Birth rates in Delhi, Kerala, and T.N. declining at twice the rate of national average
Key Findings on Birth Rate Decline Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) States with Slowest Decline or Increase in Birth Rates Other States with Faster than Average Decline Civil Registration System (CRS) Registered Births Trends Fertility and Reproduction Rates (TFR & GRR) Implications and Context Key Terms & Definitions
When water standards don’t hold water
Concept and Role of Per Capita Water Standards Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Lack of Uniformity and Evidence Discrepancy in Application Flawed Planning Implications Service Delivery Gap Impact on Equity and Rights Recommendations and Conclusion
Total Fertility Rate in India remains at 2.0
Key Findings on TFR Relevance : GS 1(Society) , GS 2(Governance) Demographic Shifts Elderly Population (60+ Age Group) Fertility Rates by State Marriage Trends Policy Context Survey Details
The women who remain largely invisible
Role of Women in Environmental and Development Resistance Relevance : GS 1(Society) ,GS 2(Social Justice) Systematic Exclusion in Decision-Making Legal Protections vs. Reality Climate Change Deepens Gender Inequality FPIC and the Myth of Inclusion Need for Structural Reforms Conclusion: From Invisibility to Leadership
Is social media defining self-worth?
Context : Identity Formation in a Digital Age Relevance : GS 1(Society) , GS 2(Social Issues) Role of Influencers and Platform Design Impact on Body Image & Mental Health Dangers of Viral Trends Rethinking Parenting Strategies Conclusion
Hydrogen versus battery: The cost of clean public transport
Context: Urbanisation & Pollution Challenge Relevance : GS 1(Society, Urbanisation),GS 3((Technology) Rise of Electric Vehicles (EVs) BEVs vs. FCEVs (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles) Fuel Cell Advantages: Current Status: Operational Costs Comparison (per km): India’s EV Landscape (2023): Key Takeaway
New NCERT textbooks for Class 7 to introduce students to traditional games
General Overview Relevance : GS 2(Education ) Traditional Games in Focus (Chapters 1 & 2) Chapter 1: Foundational Basis of Physical Education and Well-being Chapter 2: Physical and Motor Fitness Standard Sports & Cultural Practices (Chapters 3–6) Broader Educational Themes Vocational Skills Textbook: Kaushal Bodh Significance
Role in a risk society how women bear a disproportionate burden
Risk Society Concept: Relevance : GS 1(Society ) ,GS 2(Social Issues) Technological and Environmental Risks: Stages of Modernity: Natural vs. Manufactured Risks: Global Impact of Manufactured Risks: Gendered Dimension of Risk: Health and Economic Inequality: Conclusion:
SC gives approval for UGC rules to fight caste-based bias
Context and Background Relevance : GS 2(Social Justice) Supreme Court’s Position Arguments Presented Role of the National Task Force Key Provisions of Draft UGC Regulations (2025) Significance
Experts seek Right to cool for informal sector workers
Urgent Measures for Informal Workers: Relevance :GS 2(Social Justice) Impact on Informal Sector Workers: Economic Impact of Heat: Health Risks: Gender-Sensitive Urban Planning: Policy Recommendations: Proposed Solutions: Call for Equitable Cooling Access: