Schools can take time to use mother tongue as medium
Policy Background Relevance : GS 1(Society ) ,GS 2(Education ) Challenges in Metro Schools No Immediate Mandate Implementation Strategy Key Takeaway
Enabling voting rights for migrants
Context: Bihar, Migration, and Low Turnout Relevance : GS 2(Elections ,Social Issues) Patterns and Complexity of Migration Challenges in Voting Access for Migrants Proposed Mechanisms and Their Prospects Statutory Holiday + Transport for Intra-State Migrants Postal Ballot System Shifting Constituencies Remote Voting Machines (RVMs) Women Migrants: A Special Case Why a Mixed Approach is Needed Policy […]
SC deprecates trend of accused reneging on bail payment promises
Supreme Court’s Concern Relevance : GS 2(Social Justice, Judiciary) Manipulation of Judicial Process Accused later challenge bail conditions as: Judicial Observations Case in Focus SC’s Balanced Approach Ethical and Legal Concerns Raises questions on: Implications for Judicial Reform SC’s remarks could:
Recognising Adivasi identity in the Census
Context: As India prepares for the 2027 Census, tribal communities are demanding formal recognition of their distinct religious identities. The current format forces many Adivasis to misidentify under mainstream religions or the ambiguous “Other Religious Persuasion” category, sparking concerns over constitutional rights and cultural erasure. Relevance: GS 1 (Indian Society) , GS 2 (Governance & Polity, Social Issues) Conclusion : Disclaimer : The views […]
The unregulated drink rethinking alcohol control in India
Scale and Impact of Alcohol Use in India Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Determinants of Alcohol Consumption Policy and Regulation Landscape Weaknesses in National Policies Contradictions and Fragmentation Recommendations for a National Alcohol Control Strategy Way Forward
Analysing Internet access and digital skills in India
Survey Context Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Internet Access – National Picture Regional Disparities Social Group Disparities Income-Based Digital Divide Mobile Phone Access Technology Level in Use Digital Skills Gaps Policy Implications
A different approach to the caste census
Context & Recent Developments Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) Key Findings from State Caste Surveys What is a Social Management Approach? Why a National Caste Census Matters Counterarguments & Rebuttals Democratic Accountability & Social Justice
Violent crimes by juveniles have increased in India
Key Facts and Data Trends Relevance : GS 2(Social Issues) State-wise Patterns Possible Causes & Context Implications for Governance
How spaces are experienced and remade
Core Concept: What is Thirdspace? Relevance : GS 1(Society) , GS 2(Social Issues) Soja’s Trialectics of Spatiality Thirdspace and Identity Politics Urban and Rural Relevance Contrasted with Marc Augé’s ‘Non-Places’ Examples of Thirdspace Why Thirdspace Matters
India’s population has hit 146.39 crore
Context : India’s population has reached an estimated 146.39 crore as per the UNFPA’s State of the World Population 2025 report, surpassing China to become the world’s most populous nation. The report also highlights a decline in India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) to 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1. Relevance : GS 1(Society ) , GS 2(Social Issues) Key Highlights of […]