Substantive motion in Parliament
Basics and concept What is a substantive motion ? Source in parliamentary practice Relevance Practice question Types and scope Common examples Who can move it ? Procedure Admissibility and listing Debate and voting Constitutional and governance relevance Link with collective responsibility Instrument of deliberative democracy Distinction from other motions Vs. no-confidence motion Vs. adjournment and […]
Vande Mataram to be played before National Anthem: govt
Why in News? MHA Guidelines Relevance GS II — Polity GS I — Culture Practice Question Historical & Cultural Background Origin of Vande Mataram Constituent Assembly Position Constitutional & Legal Status National Anthem National Song Key Provisions in Guidelines Order of Playing Standing Protocol Ceremonial Occasions Band & Choir Use Schools Governance & Policy […]
Have States gained from the 16th FC?- Explained
Why in News? 16th Finance Commission Report (2026–31) Relevance GS II — Polity GS III — Economy Practice Question Constitutional Basis Finance Commission — Article 280 Tax Devolution — Article 270 What Taxes are Shared? Included in Divisible Pool Excluded Taxes Evolution of Vertical Devolution Pre-14th FC 14th FC Shift Why 41% in 15th FC? […]
SC has not upheld death penalty in 3 years: report
Why in news ? Relevance Basics and background Constitutional and legal dimensions Data and evidence Governance and judicial process dimension Social and ethical dimension International and comparative dimension Challenges and criticisms Way forward
SC questions WhatsApp, Meta on personal data
Why in news ? Relevance Basics and background Constitutional and legal dimensions Governance and regulatory aspects Economic dimension Social and ethical dimension Technological dimension Global comparison Data and evidence Challenges and criticisms Way forward
16th Finance Commission on Exit Clauses
Core Update Relevance GS II — Polity & Governance GS III — Economy Why is it in News? Fiscal Concern Background — Finance Commission Constitutional Role Key Observations of the 16th FC Rise in Subsidy Burden Exit Clause Logic Economic Significance Fiscal Sustainability Welfare Efficiency Governance Dimension Populism vs Responsibility Way Forward Reform Directions
Why are tribals protesting in Maharashtra?
Why in News ? Immediate Context Relevance GS II — Polity & Social Justice GS III — Environment Background — Tribal Land & Forest Rights Constitutional Foundation Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 Core Issues Behind Protests Land Title Concerns High Rejection Rates Digitisation & Record Gaps Livelihood & Development Demands Irrigation & Agriculture Employment & […]
16th Finance Commission & Urban Grants
Fiscal Federal Context Relevance GS II — Polity & Governance GS III — Economy Background — Finance Commission & Urbanisation Role of Finance Commission Urbanisation Context Key Recommendations — 16th FC Quantum of Allocation Share in Local Body Grants Urbanisation Premium Grant Grant Design & Structure Basic vs Tied Grants State-wise Trends Distribution Patterns Economic […]
Education & Skilling Budget Push
Why in News ? Relevance GS-2 – Polity & Governance / Social Justice (Education) GS-3 – Economy (Human Capital & Employment) Education & Skilling Push – Basics Human Capital Logic Education–Employment Link Budget 2026–27 – Key Announcements Higher Allocation Samagra Shiksha Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Atal Tinkering Labs University Townships Skill Development Push Education-to-Employment Panel Constitutional […]
Biopharma SHAKTI & India’s Push into Biologics
Why in News ? Relevance GS-2 (Polity & Governance) GS-3 (Economy, S&T, Internal Security) Biopharma – Basics What is Biopharma Biologics vs Biosimilars Budget 2026–27 Biopharma SHAKTI – Key Features Financial Allocation Regulatory Strengthening Institutional Capacity Rationale Behind the Push Health Transition Economic Opportunity Strategic Autonomy Constitutional / Legal Dimension Governance / Administrative Dimension Economic […]