Identify the key ethical issues involved in handling juvenile offenders. Suggest a balanced approach between compassion and deterrence.

Q7. Identify the key ethical issues involved in handling juvenile offenders. Suggest a balanced approach between compassion and deterrence. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Juvenile crime is rising in many urban settings, and it tests the ethical maturity of the State—whether it can protect society while still treating children in …

Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Under 16 Years

Context: Australia has implemented the world’s first nationwide ban on social media access for children under 16 years, aiming to protect minors from online harms. About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Under 16 Years: What it is? Australia has enacted a child online safety law that prohibits children below 16 years from accessing major …

UPSC Mains 2025 General Studies (GS) Paper 2: Complete Question-wise Analysis and Synopsis

Contents Discuss the ‘corrupt practices’ for the purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Analyze whether the increase in the assets of the legislators and/or their associates, disproportionate to their known sources of income, would constitute ‘undue influence’ and consequently a corrupt practice. (Answer in 150 words). (10 M) Comment on the need …

“Evil persists not only because of wrongdoers but also because of institutional silence”. Assess the ethical dilemmas posed when organisations cover up abuse to protect reputation. How does this compromise justice and accountability?

  Q7. “Evil persists not only because of wrongdoers but also because of institutional silence”. Assess the ethical dilemmas posed when organisations cover up abuse to protect reputation. How does this compromise justice and accountability? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The case of institutional silence in child abuse incidents (like …

Explain the statutory mandate of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). Evaluate its effectiveness as a watchdog institution for child rights in India.

Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies Q3. Explain the statutory mandate of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). Evaluate its effectiveness as a watchdog institution for child rights in India. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question SC dismisses NCPCR challenge to HC order upholding validity of minor …

Radio Nellikka

Context: The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KeSCPCR) will launch Radio Nellikka, an exclusive internet radio station for children. About Radio Nellikka: What It Is? Radio Nellikka is a child-centric internet radio platform initiated by KeSCPCR to spread awareness, education, and rights-based content tailored for children and their guardians. Objective: The objective …

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights:

GS Paper 2: Topic – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.   Context: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) celebrated its 17th Foundation Day, recently.   About the NCPCR: NCPCR was set up in March 2007 under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005, an Act of Parliament (December 2005). …