Source: TH Subject: Polity Context: The defeat of the 131st Constitution Amendment Bill in April 2026 has reignited the debate over the immediate implementation of women’s quotas in India. About Why Women’s Reservation Cannot Wait?: What it is? The argument for immediate reservation centers on the representation gap—the stark contrast between high female voter turnout …
Source: TH Subject: Governance Context: India’s flagship National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) has evolved from a domestic poverty alleviation program into a cornerstone of its development diplomacy, specifically influencing rural policies across the Global South. About India’s Rural Models and Development Diplomacy: What it is? India’s rural development diplomacy refers to the strategic sharing of …
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Source: TH Subject: Polity Context: The government has introduced the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and the Delimitation Bill to increase the Lok Sabha’s strength from 550 to 850. These changes, proposed to be based on the 2011 Census, aim to redraw India’s political map and implement women’s reservation. About Implications of increasing the size of …
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General Studies-2; Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Introduction: In the modern era, geography no longer confines conflict. The traditional view of “West Asia” and the “Indo-Pacific” as separate silos is crumbling. The recent escalations involving Iran have demonstrated that a “security vacuum” or a “strategic …
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General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Introduction The data regarding India’s weight trajectory is startling. Historically, India’s health policy focused on undernutrition; however, we are now facing a “double burden” where undernutrition and obesity About India’s Obesity Crisis India faces a surging obesity epidemic, especially …
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Source: TW Subject: International Relations Context: India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, asserted that any UNSC reform without expanding permanent membership and granting veto power would only perpetuate existing imbalances. About India Calls Expansion Of Permanent Members With Veto Essential For UNSC Reform: What it is? India maintains that the UN Security Council (UNSC) is …
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Source: TOI Subject: Polity Context: The Supreme Court of India, rebuked the Election Commission (EC), stating that the right to be on the electoral roll and to vote is not only a constitutional right but a sentimental expression of nationality and patriotism. About Voting as a Sentimental Right: Supreme Court’s Message to the Election Commission: …
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General Studies-2; Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance- applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Introduction PIL is a unique Indian innovation that began in the late 1970s. Traditionally, only an aggrieved person could approach the court (Locus Standi). PILs changed this by …
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Source: TH Subject: Education Context: The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha, seeks to revolutionize higher education by establishing a single apex regulatory body. About the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025: What it is? The Bill proposes the creation of the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (the Commission) as …
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Source: PIB Subject: Women, Vulnerable Section Context: The Womaniya initiative on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) was highlighted, for its success in enabling over 2.1 lakh women entrepreneurs to secure orders worth ₹28,000 crore. About Womaniya: Building Inclusive Market Access for Women Entrepreneurs What it is? Launched in 2019 under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, …
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Source: TH Subject: Education Context: The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in Indian higher education remains low at 29.5%, leading experts to advocate for a shift in scholarships from peripheral financial plug-ins to an integral part of academic culture. About Making Scholarships Integral to India’s Academic Culture: What it is? Scholarships are currently treated as marginalized …
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Source: PIB Subject: Women and associated issues Context: NITI Aayog released the second edition of the joint report From Borrowers to Builders, highlighting that women now hold a ₹76 lakh crore credit portfolio, accounting for 26% of India’s total system credit. About The Report On From Borrowers To Builders: Women And India’s Evolving Credit Market: …
Source: HT Subject: Governance Context: A Tamil Nadu trial court awarded the death penalty to nine policemen for the brutal 2020 custodial murder of traders P. Jayaraj and his son J. Benicks in Sattankulam. About Custodial Death in India: What it is? Custodial death refers to the death of a person while under the custody …
Source: TH Subject: Constitutional Bodies Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) triggered a major constitutional debate, after transferring top-tier officials, including the Chief Secretary and DGP of West Bengal, following the announcement of the 2026 Assembly polls. About ECI Transfer Controversy: What It Is? The controversy centers on the ECI’s practice of overnight transfers …
General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Introduction A recent alert issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, highlights a concerning resurgence of diseases such as measles, meningitis, and yellow fever. This warning reflects a convergence …
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Source: TH Subject: Governance/Non partisanship Context: The high-profile Delhi excise policy corruption case recently collapsed after a trial court declined to even frame charges, citing a lack of prima facie evidence of bribery or conspiracy. About Politicization of Anti-Corruption Bodies: What are Anti-Corruption Bodies? Anti-corruption bodies are specialized institutional mechanisms designed to prevent, detect, and …
General Studies-2; Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. Introduction Traditionally, transboundary rivers like the Indus, Nile, and Mekong have been viewed as matters of national sovereignty. However, in 2026, the reality is more complex. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), global freshwater demand is …
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Source: DTE Subject: International Organisation Context: The World Trade Organization’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) concluded in Yaoundé, Cameroon, without a final agreement on major issues like the e-commerce moratorium. About WTO MC14 Conference: What it is? The Ministerial Conference is the highest decision-making body of the WTO, typically held every two years to negotiate global …
Source: DH Subject: Governance Context: Despite recorded custodial deaths of over five persons per day in India, a comprehensive anti-torture law remains elusive, with the most recent legislative attempt having lapsed in Parliament. Current discussions highlight India’s failure to ratify the UN Convention Against Torture (UNCAT) and the lack of a legal definition for torture …
Source: TP Subject: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Context: The Central Government introduced the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha. About The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026: What it is? The Bill is a regulatory framework designed to govern the recruitment, promotion, and service …
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