PM-SHRI Schools Scheme and Kerala’s Policy Reversal
Why in News ? Relevance Background of PM-SHRI Scheme Core Objectives Reasons for Policy Reversal National Context — Other States Policy Implications Criticisms and Challenges
SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States
Why in News? Relevance: Basic Context Key Features of SIR 2.0 (2025) Administrative & Political Context Legal & Constitutional Basis Provision Relevance Article 324 Empowers ECI for conduct and supervision of elections. RPA, 1950 (Sections 14–23) Deals with preparation and revision of electoral rolls. RPA, 1951 Governs conduct of elections, corrupt practices, and disqualification. Article […]
‘Dunki Route’ and the Dark Side of Irregular Migration
Why in News Relevance What is the ‘Dunki Route’? Key Facts from the Current Incident National Scale of the Issue Economic and Social Drivers The Human Trafficking and Agent Nexus U.S. Policy Context Legal and Diplomatic Aspects Wider National Implications Global Context and Parallels Country/Region Comparable Trend Policy Response Mexico–Central America “Coyote” networks smuggling Latin […]
PRATIBHA SETU PORTAL & ROZGAR MELAS
Why in News ? Relevance Pratibha Setu Portal UPSC Context Rozgar Melas Policy Rationale Political & Social Significance Data & Facts Key Takeaways
Why SC flagged execution petitions
Why in News Relevance What is an Execution Petition? Data & Facts: Pendency Statistics Reasons for Delays Special Focus: Partition & Property Cases Judicial Responses Implications Key Takeaways
EC warns parties against misuse of AI-generated content during elections
Why in News ? Relevance Background Core Objectives of the Advisory Key Guidelines for Political Parties Context of Use Technical Challenges Data & Facts Significance Key Challenges Ahead
Gyan Bharatam Mission to ink pact with institutes
Why in News Relevance Background Launch and Institutional Framework Core Objectives Key Components Vertical Activities Institutional Role Survey & Cataloguing Identification, listing, and metadata creation Institutes & cluster centres Conservation & Capacity Building Restoration, preservation labs, training programs Technical institutions Technology & Digitisation Scanning, metadata tagging, cloud storage NIC, CDAC support expected Linguistics & Translation […]
What EPFO Numbers Reveal
Why in News ? Relevance: Key Issue Data Insights from EPFO (2017–2025) 1. Withdrawals for Essential Needs Trend: Overview Employment Profile & Structural Concerns Implication: Causes for Frequent Withdrawals EPFO’s 2025 Proposal Broader Socio-Economic Implications Conclusion
Centre proposes labelling of AI-generated and deepfake content on social media
Context Relevance: Key Provisions of the Draft Amendments Accountability of Government Officers Significance: Reduces arbitrary or unconstitutional use of content takedown powers; improves transparency and legal safeguards. AI Content Labelling Objective: Prevent misinformation, manipulation, and user deception, especially during elections or communal tensions. Compliance and Enforcement Expert Oversight Significance: Brings technical expertise to governance, ensuring rules are implementable and future-ready. Background […]
Rotavirus vaccine effective against gastroenteritis in children
Why in News ? Relevance: Basics Study Design & Coverage Key Findings Strategic & Operational Significance Key Data / Facts