The unregulated drink rethinking alcohol control in India
Scale and Impact of Alcohol Use in India Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Determinants of Alcohol Consumption Policy and Regulation Landscape Weaknesses in National Policies Contradictions and Fragmentation Recommendations for a National Alcohol Control Strategy Way Forward
Analysing Internet access and digital skills in India
Survey Context Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Internet Access – National Picture Regional Disparities Social Group Disparities Income-Based Digital Divide Mobile Phone Access Technology Level in Use Digital Skills Gaps Policy Implications
A different approach to the caste census
Context & Recent Developments Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Key Findings from State Caste Surveys What is a Social Management Approach? Why a National Caste Census Matters Counterarguments & Rebuttals Democratic Accountability & Social Justice
Violent crimes by juveniles have increased in India
Key Facts and Data Trends Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) State-wise Patterns Possible Causes & Context Implications for Governance
How spaces are experienced and remade
Core Concept: What is Thirdspace? Relevance : GS 1(Society) , GS 2(Social Issues) Soja’s Trialectics of Spatiality Thirdspace and Identity Politics Urban and Rural Relevance Contrasted with Marc Augé’s ‘Non-Places’ Examples of Thirdspace Why Thirdspace Matters
India’s population has hit 146.39 crore
Context : India’s population has reached an estimated 146.39 crore as per the UNFPA’s State of the World Population 2025 report, surpassing China to become the world’s most populous nation. The report also highlights a decline in India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1. Relevance : GS 1(Society ) , GS 2(Social Issues) Key Highlights of […]
Does the civil services examination need reform?
Historical Background Relevance : GS 2(Education ) Evolution of Preliminary Exam Transparency and Reform Pressure Issues with CSAT (Paper-II) Main Exam Concerns Prelims as a ‘Gatekeeper’ Suggested Reforms Conclusion
Centre asks States to raise enrolment in govt. schools
Key Concern Raised by the Centre Relevance : GS 2(Education ,Federalism) State-wise Data Highlights (UDISE+ 2023–24) Telangana Uttarakhand Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh Maharashtra & Kerala Centre’s Directives and Concerns Broader Implications Underlying Factors (Implied)
Report on adolescent health records calls for more investments and laws
Scale and Demographics Relevance : GS 1(Society ) ,GS 2(Health ,Social Issues) Health Burden Projections Funding Gaps Progress and Gains Digital Era and New Challenges Legal and Policy Recommendations Youth Engagement and Participation
More good news than bad in Delhi’s fertility rate dip
Context : Delhi has recorded the lowest Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India at 1.4 in 2021, marking a 26.3% decline since 2011. This shift reflects changing social dynamics, economic pressures, and lifestyle factors in the urban population. Relevance : GS 1(Society) ,GS 2(Social Issues) Key Data Highlights Positive Factors Behind the Decline Challenges & Concerns Sociological Insights