CCI notifies new definitions to curb predatory pricing
Context and Objective Relevance : GS 2(Governance) What is Predatory Pricing? New Cost Definition Introduced Flexible, Sector-Agnostic Approach Response to Stakeholder Feedback Cost Regulations 2025 – Key Takeaways Implications
Public health in India strained by flawed policy
Context: Conceptual Misunderstanding of Public Health Relevance : GS 2(Governance ,Health) Governance Fragmentation Structural Contradictions in Policy Flawed MPH Education Ecosystem Systemic Invisibility of MPH Graduates Implications and Way Forward
Do restaurants have the right to charge a service fee?
What Is the Issue? Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Taxation) Consumer Perspective Regulator’s View: CCPA Guidelines (July 2022) Restaurant Associations’ Argument (NRAI, FHRAI) Legal Standpoint Historical Context Why Is the Issue Mired in Litigation?
SC seeks issues for consideration
Background of the Case Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Transparency & Accountability) Current Review Proceedings Centre’s Position Next Steps by Supreme Court Broader Implications
Govt. amends satellite Internet service rules
Context :Key Amendments to Satellite Internet Service Rules Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Technology) Impact on Starlink and Other Satellite Providers Government’s Intent and Justification Potential Challenges and Concerns Broader Implications
Centre plans revision of ‘safe harbour’ clause
Context Relevance : GS 2(Digital Governance, Social Issues) Government’s Concerns and Plans Legal and Constitutional Dimensions Challenges in Implementation Broader Implications
How the judiciary maintains accountability
Judicial Powers Are Constitutionally Bound Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary,Parliament ,Separation of Powers) Separation of Powers as a Check Impeachment Mechanism for Accountability Judiciary’s Power to Uphold Popular Sovereignty Rule of Law and the Judiciary Judicial Review as a Duty, Not Overreach Parliamentary Power to Override Judgments Conclusion
Detaining non-citizens and the rule of law
Context and Legal Basis Relevance : GS 2(Governance, International Relations) Constitutional and Judicial Principles Assam Detention Practices: Violations & Concerns Backward Linkages Comparative Jurisprudence Larger Implications
EC developing common digital platform for voters
ECINET is a new unified digital platform by the Election Commission of India, aimed at integrating over 40 electoral apps for streamlined, secure, and accessible electoral management. It seeks to enhance voter services, administrative efficiency, and digital governance. Relevance : GS 2(Election Comission) Key Features of ECINET Objectives Development Status Data Integrity & Security Expected Benefits
EC to obtain death registration data for voter roll revision
Objective of the Move Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Election) Legal Basis Key Features of the Reform Role of Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) Voter Information Slip Redesign Context and Significance