EC to obtain death registration data for voter roll revision
Objective of the Move Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Election) Legal Basis Key Features of the Reform Role of Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) Voter Information Slip Redesign Context and Significance
Cabinet decides to include caste count in next Census
Context : Key Decision Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Background Context Implementation Details Potential Implications
Govt. brings cybercrime centre I4C under PMLA
Objective of the Move Relevance :GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Technology) Implications of I4C’s Inclusion under PMLA Benefits of the Inclusion Potential Challenges Conclusion
Supreme Court to examine concerns on POCSO clause
Context and Background Relevance : GS2 (Governance, Vulnerable Sections, Health). Issue Raised Key Legal Tension Broader Implications
Is India witnessing judicial despotism?
Judicial Review and Judicial Activism: Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary) Judicial Powers and Accountability: Opposition’s Criticism of Judicial Review: Supreme Court’s Relationship with Government: The Role of Courts in Democracy: Judiciary’s Responsibility and Limits: Governors and Constitutional Oversight: Conclusion:
Diving into SC’s verdict on Governors
Background of the Case Relevance : GS 2(Polity, Governance) Key Issues Before the Supreme Court Supreme Court’s Core Observations Prescribing Timelines (Controversial Move) Use of Article 142 – “Complete Justice” The Tension: Federalism and Democratic Principles Criticism & Concerns Verdict as a Temporary Fix Way Forward
Environment Ministry must roll back order on desulphurising coal plants
Context:A recent study commissioned by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser suggests that the Union Environment Ministry should roll back its 2015 mandate requiring all coal-fired power plants to install Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units. The recommendation is based on India’s coal sulphur content, emissions behavior, and the cost-benefit analysis of FGD installations. Relevance :GS 2(Governance) , GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Key […]
Urdu is the finest specimen of composite cultural ethos of India
Context of the Case Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Key Observations by the Supreme Court Language ≠ Religion Cultural and Civilizational Value of Language Urdu’s Indigenous Roots Linguistic Similarities between Hindi & Urdu Judgment’s Cultural Message Composite Heritage Rejection of Prejudice Wider Implications Policy and Governance Social Harmony Conclusion
Waqf-by-user denotification would be ‘huge problem
Background Context Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Key Provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 Under Challenge Supreme Court Proceedings Highlights (April 16, 2025) Three-Point Interim Relief Proposed by the CJI Protection of Judicially Recognised Waqf Properties Review of Property Status Can Continue Conditional Inclusion of Non-Muslims Judicial Philosophy Current Status Broader Implications
Beware of child traffickers top court cautions parents
Context : Supreme Court Warning to Parents: Relevance : GS 2 (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice) Technology’s Role in Child Trafficking: Emotional Impact on Parents: Court’s Actions Against Hospitals: Inter-State Trafficking and Involvement of Healthcare Professionals: Delays in Justice: Call for Urgent Action by High Courts: Exploitation of Juvenile Justice Protections: Socio-Political Issues Highlighted: