Private Property Disputes ≠ Human Rights Violation
Why in News ? Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance GS II – Constitution Core Holding of the Court Constitutional & Legal Analysis Nature of Human Rights Statutory Interpretation Governance & Institutional Dimension Problem Identified Institutional Risk Recent & Broader Relevance 1. Judicial Pushback Against Jurisdictional Overreach 2. Property Rights Jurisprudence (Recent Trend) 3. Human Rights Inflation Problem […]
Malayalam Language Bill 2025
Why in News ? Relevance What Does the Malayalam Language Bill, 2025 Entail? Core Provisions Education-Related Provisions Institutional & Administrative Measures Has a Similar Bill Been Introduced Earlier? Why Has Karnataka Opposed the Bill? Core Objections Constitutional Objection Does the Bill Make Malayalam Mandatory Across All Schools? Clear Answer: No (with qualifications) Kerala Government’s Defence […]
Source Code Disclosure Debate — Cybersecurity vs Digital Rights
Why in News ? Relevance What is Source Code? Why Source Code Disclosure Is Risky ? Paradox: A measure meant to enhance security may weaken systemic cyber resilience. Internal Security Dimension Source code exposure magnifies internal security vulnerabilities. Governance & Regulatory Dimension Existing Regulatory Framework Institutional Overlap Polity & Constitutional Dimension Article 21 – Right to Privacy Blanket […]
HPV Vaccine & Herd Protection
Why in News? Relevance GS II – Governance & Social Justice GS III – Science & Technology / Health Basics: What is HPV? Cervical Cancer: India Burden What is Herd Protection? Key Findings of the Swedish Study Why School-Based Vaccination Works ? HPV Vaccine: Scientific & Medical Aspects India’s Current Position Public Health Significance Ethical & Social Dimensions Takeaway
Should the Age of Consent Be Lowered?
Why in News? Relevance GS II – Polity & Governance GS I – Society Basics: What Is the Age of Consent? Legal Framework in India POCSO Act, 2012 IPC / Criminal Law Distinction to Note Historical Evolution of Age of Consent Arguments in Favour of Lowering the Age (to 16) 1. Criminalisation of Consensual Adolescence 2. Ground Reality of […]
Centre Seeking Smartphone Source Code
Why in News? Relevance GS II – Governance & Polity GS III – Internal Security & Science & Tech Basics: What is Source Code? What Are the Proposed Security Measures? Under ITSAR (Drafted 2023): 1. Source Code Access 2. Mandatory Malware Scanning 3. Data & Activity Logs Government’s Rationale Industry Concerns Legal & Policy Dimensions Cybersecurity Data Protection Trade & […]
AI-Based Citizen Participation in Budgeting
Why in News? Relevance GS II (Governance & Democracy) GS III (Technology & E-Governance) What is the Initiative? Institutional Framework Key Features Why It Matters? Governance Significance Challenges & Concerns Way Forward
Monument Conservation Opens to Private Sector
Why in News? Relevance GS I (Indian Culture & Heritage) GS II (Governance) What is the New Conservation Framework? How Will the System Work? Rationale Behind the Move Key Institutional Changes Illustrative Case Concerns & Criticisms Safeguards Built into the Model Global Parallels
10–20 Minute Delivery Model & Gig Workers
Why in News? Relevance GS II (Governance & Social Justice) GS III (Economy, Technology & Employment) What is the 10–20 Minute Delivery Model? Key Concerns with the 10–20 Minute Delivery Model 1. Worker Safety & Human Cost 2. Algorithmic Control & Precarity 3. Unequal Risk Allocation Economic Context: Why Platforms Defend the Model ? Are […]
Contaminated Water Crisis in Indore & Bhopal
Why in News? Relevance Key Audit Findings (CAG) Massive “Non-Revenue Water” Losses Gap Between Water Drawn and Water Supplied Per Capita Water Supply Below Norms Large Number of Unconnected Households Public Health Dimension Judicial Intervention Governance & Policy Significance