Only 20% of candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers
What is the PM Internship Scheme? Relevance GS-II: Governance GS-III: Economy GS-II: Social Sector Development Why is it in News? Pilot Scale & Targets Key Numbers (Two Rounds Combined) Round-wise Performance Round 1 Round 2 (January onwards) Youth Response: Why Only 20% Acceptance? High Dropout Rates: Key Reasons Utilisation of Funds Structural Challenges in PMIS […]
Why the SIR needs to be completely digitised
What is Special Intensive Revision (SIR)? Relevance GS-II: Governance GS-II: Polity – Elections GS-III: Technology in Governance Why This Issue Is in News? Core Problem: Weak Foundation Evidence of Failure in Legacy Rolls Systemic Regression: Why SIR 2.0 Fails ECINet vs Legacy SIR: Stark Underutilisation ECINet Capabilities (Modern System) Legacy SIR Reality Key Administrative Issues Consequences […]
DoT Order to Pre-Install Sanchar Saathi App
Why Is It in the News? Relevance GS-II: Governance GS-II: Polity (Fundamental Rights) GS-III: Cybersecurity What is Sanchar Saathi? What Does the New DoT Mandate Require? Why Did Government Push It? (Official Rationale) Concerns Raised (Governance, Legal, Technical) A. Governance Concerns B. Legal and Constitutional Concerns C. Technical & Cybersecurity Concerns D. Risks of Abuse […]
Why Pollution Affects North Indian Cities More Than South & West
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 1: Urbanisation GS 2: Governance GS 3: Environment What is AQI & Why It Matters? Overall Air Quality Performance North Indian Cities Perform the Worst South & West Indian Cities Perform Better City-Level Variations Why North Is More Polluted: Geographic & Climatic Factors 1. Indo-Gangetic Plain Topography 2. […]
Sanchar Saathi app must be pre-installed on phones
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 2 – Governance GS 3 – Internal Security / Cybersecurity What is Sanchar Saathi? What Has the Government Ordered Now? Why This Mandate? Rising Telecom Security Threats IMEI tampering Cross-border digital fraud Second-hand smartphone black market Cybercrime explosion Technical Layer: IMEI Authentication Push What About Privacy Concerns? Industry Reaction & […]
PAN MASALA CESS & HIGHER DUTIES ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Why Is This in News? Relevance GS 2 – Governance / Polity GS 3 – Economy / Public Health Basics Key Features of the New Bills A. Health Security Cess Bill, 2025 B. Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Rationale Behind the Move Fiscal Rationale Public Health Rationale Governance Rationale Economic & Policy Implications For Centre–State Fiscal Dynamics […]
Are the labour codes labour-friendly?
Why is this in news? Relevance GS2 – Governance • Major governance reform: consolidation of 29+ labour laws into 4 unified Codes.• Centre–State friction: centralisation of powers (floor wage, licensing thresholds).• Weak tripartism: minimal consultation with trade unions; no Indian Labour Conference since 2015.• Regulatory overhaul: single registration, digital compliance, inspector-cum-facilitator model.• Collective bargaining diluted: restrictive strike provisions, unclear union recognition. […]
Draft Seeds Bill Entail
Why is it in News? Relevance: GS2 – Governance / Policy GS3 – Agriculture Why a Seeds Law? History & Context New Provisions: What the Draft Bill Proposes Regulatory Architecture Farmers’ Rights Institutional Framework Seed Registration & Testing Import Liberalisation Central Accreditation System Enforcement Mechanism Offences & Penalties: What Has Changed from 2019 Draft? Changes from […]
India’s first Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare
Why is it in News? Relevance GS2 – Governance / Security GS3 – Internal and External Security What is a Mahe-class ASW Shallow Watercraft? Key Features Operational Role: Why is it Important? Strategic Significance Indigenisation Significance Tri-Service/Jointness Significance Technical-Operational Capabilities (Condensed) Broader Maritime Security Context
BNSS Section 356
Why is it in news ? Relevance GS2 – Governance / Polity GS2 – Federalism What is Section 356 (BNSS) Key features of Section 356 Difference from old CrPC Application in the Delhi cases Legal and constitutional analysis Merits Concerns Judicial position (likely) Administrative significance Impact on criminal justice system