Railway Reforms 2026
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper III – Infrastructure & S&T GS Paper II – Governance Mains Practice Question (15 Marks) Static Background Indian Railways: Institutional Context Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT) Key Reform Components 1. Rail Tech Policy and Portal 2. AI and Technology Integration Areas Railways exploring: 3. e-Railway Claims Tribunal (e-RCT) Governance and […]
Under POCSO, Consent on Trial: Adolescent Autonomy, Statutory Rape and Reform Debate
Why in News? / Context Relevance GS Paper II – Governance & Social Justice GS Paper II – Polity Mains Practice Question (15 Marks) Legal Background Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 Age of Consent in India Mandatory Reporting under Section 19 POCSO Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971 (Amended 2021) […]
GEAPP announces $25 million funding for India’s power grid modernisation
A. Issue in Brief Relevance GS 2 (Governance) GS 3 (Economy, Energy, Environment, S&T) B. What the Initiative Targets ? C. Core Design – “D4 Framework” D. Economic Dimension E. Environmental / Climate Dimension F. Governance / Institutional Dimension G. Social Dimension H. Challenges / Risks I. Way Forward J. Exam Orientation Prelims Pointers Practice […]
RBI Plan to Compensate Victims of Digital Fraud
A. Issue in Brief Relevance B. Static Background Digital Payments Growth Context Existing Liability Framework C. Key Dimensions 1) Rising UPI Fraud Trends UPI fraud data (as per Parliamentary replies): Year Fraud Cases Amount 2021–22 ~4.07 lakh ~₹242 crore 2022–23 ~7.25 lakh ~₹573 crore 2023–24 ~13.42 lakh ~₹1,087 crore 2024–25 ~12.64 lakh ~₹981 crore 2025–26* […]
Pothole-related road fatalities jumped 53% in 5 years
Basics and static context What counts as pothole-related accidents ? Scale of the problem in India Relevance Practice question Why in news ? Sharp rise in fatalities Data and trends Accident and injury pattern State-wise concentration Governance and policy dimension Maintenance vs construction bias Accountability issues Economic and social implications Economic costs Social justice angle […]
IIT Council & Adaptive JEE
Immediate Context Relevance GS II — Governance & Education GS III — Science & Tech Background — Competitive Exams in India Linear Examination Model Need for Reform What is Adaptive Testing? Concept & Mechanism Assessment Logic Advantages of Adaptive Testing Pedagogical Gains Efficiency & Fairness Legal & Constitutional Concerns Equality Debate Algorithmic Transparency Operational Challenges […]
Has health spending by the Centre increased?
Why is it in news? Relevance Basics: public health financing in India Constitutional and fiscal context Policy benchmark: National Health Policy (NHP), 2017 Stated commitments Status of targets Trend analysis: Centre vs States State-level spending Union government spending International comparison: scale of underinvestment Fiscal centralisation and scheme transfers Decline in transfers to States Implications Scheme-wise […]
Digital addiction among children: a growing public health concern
Why is it in news? Relevance Basics: what is digital addiction? Definition and scope Context: expanding digital exposure among children Near-universal access Key findings of the survey Mental health and behaviour Platform design risks Digital addiction and ultra-processed foods: a parallel threat Lifestyle convergence International responses: comparative perspective Governance and regulatory concerns Platform accountability Role […]
Will removing curbs on Chinese FDI help India?
Why is it in news? Relevance India’s Chinese FDI policy Origin of curbs Current status Context: India’s investment and growth needs Manufacturing and supply chains Arguments in favour of easing curbs Industrial capacity and exports Supply-chain resilience Arguments against easing curbs National security risks Limited developmental spillovers Sectoral differentiation: where easing may help Low-risk manufacturing […]
Can the Enforcement Directorate File Writ Petitions? — A Constitutional Test
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper II – Polity & Governance Constitutional Background — Writ Jurisdiction in India Articles 32 and 226 Nature of Writ Remedies Limits on Writ Jurisdiction Origin of the Controversy Diplomatic Gold Smuggling Case ED’s Writ Petition Kerala Government’s Legal Objections Locus Standi Argument Article 131 Argument Reliance on Precedent Kerala […]