RTI Act amendment won’t cut transparency
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023, introduces an amendment to the RTI Act, 2005, raising concerns about potential restrictions on access to public information. The government asserts it balances transparency with the right to privacy under Article 21. Relevance :GS 2(Polity ,Governance)
Will aviation disputes be easier to resolve?
What does the Bill entail? Relevance : GS 2(Governance , International Relations) Key Provisions of the Bill What is the Cape Town Convention and Protocol? Why was the Bill necessary? Impact on Leasing Industry Positive Aspects: Concerns Raised: Conclusion: Will aviation disputes be easier to resolve? Yes, in terms of legal process and repossession timelines—the Bill is […]
Democracy and federalism in the delimitation debate
Context : The delimitation debate involves a conflict between two principles: Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Constitution , Governance) Legal & Constitutional Framework 84th and 87th Constitutional Amendments (2001, 2003) Unequal Vote Values Across States Vote Value Disparity – Explained Impact of Redrawing on State Representation Analogy: Joint Family and Landholding Key Takeaways
How the police view custodial torture in India
The findings from a recent study on the ‘Status of Policing in India Report’ conducted by Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies in collaboration with Common Cause shed light on this grim reality.The study, which analysed responses from 8,276 police personnel across 82 locations in 17 States including Delhi . Relevance : GS 2 (Governance, […]
Shaping a future-ready workforce
Context :As global job markets undergo rapid transformation driven by technology, climate goals, and economic shifts, preparing a future-ready workforce has become essential. India stands at a critical juncture to bridge skill gaps through educational reforms and industry-academia collaboration. Relevance : GS 2 ( Governance, Education, Government Policies) , GS 3 ( Economy, Employment, Inclusive Growth) Key Drivers of Labour […]
Only 12% of judges in High Courts have declared assets
Context : Out of 769 judges across 25 High Courts, only 95 judges (12.35%) have disclosed their assets.Highlights a significant lack of transparency in the higher judiciary. Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary ), GS 4(Ethics in Public Life) Highs and Lows Among High Courts Triggering Incident Supreme Court’s Proactive Step Concerns Raised Legal and Ethical Context Way Forward
Delhi’s contaminated air, food squeeze out a hefty price from migrants
Core Issue Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Welfare Policies, and Vulnerable Sections) Health Impact Economic Burden Student Impact Worker Impact Social Dilemma Food and Water Contamination Broader Implications Key Takeaway Delhi, while offering better opportunities, imposes an invisible cost—health damage and financial hardship—forcing many to question whether it’s worth staying.
Ensure education, hygiene, healthcare in rural areas:
Supreme Court’s Observation on Rural Development Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary , Governance) Budgetary Allocation for Rural Infrastructure Libraries vs. Basic Necessities – The Debate Key Challenges in Rural Development Policy Implications & Recommendations Supreme Court’s Verdict & Its Broader Impact
About The Third language choice
Overview of the Issue Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Education ) Key Findings from the 2009 Survey A. Hindi-Speaking States (Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand) B. Non-Hindi-Speaking States (Gujarat, Karnataka, Punjab, etc.) Supply-Side Constraints Impacting Third Language Choice Implementation Gaps in the Three-Language Formula Key Takeaways
Speaker cannot be Indecisive on pleas over defection: SC
Context Key Observations by the Supreme Court Speaker Cannot Remain Indecisive Role of Constitutional Courts in Checking Delay ‘Reasonable Period’ for Decision-Making Constitutional and Legal Implications Anti-Defection Law and Its Objective Judicial Precedents and Powers of Courts Separation of Powers vs. Judicial Oversight Conclusion and Broader Implications