Centre’s allocations for justice-related schemes fluctuate
Context : Findings from the India Justice Report 2025-26 Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary ) Declining Budget Allocations: Modernisation Fund for State Police Forces: Modernisation of Forensic Capacities: Modernisation of Prisons Fund: Judiciary-Related Schemes: Infrastructure Development for Judiciary: Key Issues & Implications
The problem of regulating live-in relationships
Mandatory Registration: Opposite-sex live-in relationships must be registered within one month. Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Potential Issues and Criticism Legal and Social Mismatch Violation of Sexual Autonomy and Privacy State and Parental Control Over Adults: Police Surveillance: Exclusion and Discrimination Conclusion The UCC’s approach prioritises control over protection, undermining individual rights. Instead of ensuring welfare and legal […]
Cabinet Nod To Rejig Skilling Initiatives With A Combined Scheme
Cabinet Approval: Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Integration of Existing Schemes: Objective: Target Beneficiaries: Data Alignment and Policy Integration: Key Goals: Significance:
On the appointment of ad-hoc judges to High Courts
Context : Supreme Court’s Order (January 30, 2024) Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary) Previous Instances of Ad-hoc Judicial Appointments Lok Prahari Judgment (2021) – Rule & Conditions Article 224-A: Constitutional Provision for Ad-hoc Judges Latest Order & Justification
Govt. warns officials against using AI tools due to security risks
Background of Circular Relevance : GS 2(Governance) , GS 3(Technology) AI Tools in Focus Official Advisory Potential Threats to Confidentiality Government’s Countermeasures Previous Training Initiatives Future of AI in Government Public and Institutional Reactions
Court’s Disapproval of Politicisation
Context :The Supreme Court’s recent comments on the politicisation of sports administration and its critique of former judges and bureaucrats controlling sports bodies have drawn significant attention to the governance issues affecting Indian sports. Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Court’s Disapproval of Politicisation Concerns Over Lack of Genuine Sports Administration The Kabaddi Dispute: AKFI and IKF Court’s Remarks on Governance […]
Supreme Court’s Stance on Detention
Context : The Supreme Court’s recent observation regarding the indefinite detention of individuals declared as foreigners in Assam detention camps brings into sharp focus the legal, financial, and humanitarian implications of the current approach to managing foreigners whose nationality remains disputed. Relevance : GS 2(Governance), GS 3(Internal Security ) Supreme Court’s Stance on Detention Key Issues Raised by the Court Assam Government’s Delay in Deportation […]
Cess and surcharge continue to shrink States’ tax share
Context : Rise in Cesses and Surcharges: Relevance:GS 2(Governance) Shrinking Divisible Pool: Imbalance in Distribution Among States: Issues with Cess Utilization: Impact of GST Compensation Cess: State Representation in the Finance Commission: Potential Solutions:
Maharashtra makes Marathi compulsory in all official dealings
Context : The Maharashtra government has made it compulsory for officials in government, semi-government, local self-government, and government-aided offices to communicate only in Marathi. Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Rationale & Objectives Challenges & Concerns Broader Implications
Consequences of Declining Education Investment
Relevance: GS 2(Governance ) Shift in Gender Budget Priorities Consequences of Declining Education Investment The Need for a Balanced Approach Conclusion