Child Trafficking in India
Core Issue and Magnitude of the Problem Relevance International Legal Framework: Palermo Protocol Domestic Legal Definition under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 Constitutional Protection of Children Statutory Framework Addressing Child Trafficking Role of POCSO Act, 2012 Judicial Approach to Child Trafficking Recent Supreme Court Intervention: K.P. Kiran Kumar Case Socio-Economic Drivers of Child Trafficking Role of […]
Urbanisation of Small Towns — India’s Silent Urban Transition
Why in News ? Relevance Core Argument Nature of India’s Urban Transition Social Composition Urbanisation of rural poverty, not inclusive urban growth. Municipal Weakness Policy Bias Decentralisation without devolution. Economic Dimension Capital relocates, but labour precarity persists. Infrastructure Stress Environmental Dimension Social Justice Angle Who Loses? Structural Injustice Unequal urban citizenship in small towns. Ethical & […]
End of 10-Minute Delivery — Gig Workers’ Safety vs Platform Capitalism
Why in News ? Relevance Vulnerable Workforce Category 10-minute delivery intensified precarity and risk, deepening social injustice. Changing Nature of Work Social Impact Constitutional Ethos 10-minute delivery model arguably conflicted with constitutional morality. Governance & State Intervention Gig Economy Regulation: Static Linkage Existing Framework Ethical Dimension Government action reflects ethics of care and dignity of labour. Economic […]
Zehanpora Stupas Kashmir
Why in News? Relevance GS I – Art & Culture / History GS I – Indian Society Basics: What are Stupas? Location & Site Details Archaeological Findings Dating & Historical Context Buddhism in Kashmir: Historical Background Why Zehanpora is Significant ? Global Link: France Connection Cultural & Civilisational Significance Governance & Heritage Implications Takeaway
Amicus Suggestions on Disabled Cadets Similar to DMA’s 2022 Plan
Why is this in News? Relevance Who are Medically Discharged Cadets? Legal & Constitutional Background Constitutional Provisions Statutory Framework What Did the DMA Propose in 2022? A comprehensive welfare package for disabled officer cadets, including: Status: Amicus Curiae’s Key Suggestions Core Issues Highlighted Arbitrary Classification Gap Between Policy and Practice Dignity and Moral Obligation Broader Implications […]
Viksit Bharat – Guarantee For Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission
Why is this in News? Relevance MGNREGA (2005): Core Basics What is VB-GRAM Bill? Demand-Driven vs Supply-Driven: Conceptual Difference Demand-Driven (MGNREGA) Supply-Driven (VB-GRAM) Key Changes at a Glance Aspect MGNREGA VB-GRAM Bill Nature Legal right Welfare scheme Workdays 100 125 Trigger Worker demand Govt allocation Budget Demand-responsive Fixed, capped Area coverage All rural India Centre-notified […]
Deepavali enters intangible heritage list
WHY IS IT IN NEWS? Relevance GS-I – Indian Culture GS-II – International Relations WHAT IS INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE (ICH)? a) Definition Under UNESCO’s 2003 Convention, Intangible Cultural Heritage refers to: b) Purpose of inscription c) Representative List of the ICH of Humanity WHAT THE UNESCO INSCRIPTION RECOGNISES ABOUT DEEPAVALI ? a) A “living heritage” UNESCO acknowledges Deepavali as a cultural practice […]
How the Mahad satyagraha(s) shaped constitutional discourse
Why is this in news? Relevance GS-1 (Society & Social Movements) GS-2 (Polity & Constitution) Basic understanding Social and regional background The Bole Resolution (1923) Mahad 1.0 (March 19–20, 1927) Significance The phase between Mahad 1.0 and 2.0 Mahad 2.0 (December 25–26, 1927) Ambedkar’s gendered imagination of the nation Intellectual significance Why Mahad marks a […]
Is it the end of progress against extreme poverty?
What Is Extreme Poverty? Relevance GS 1 – Society GS 2 – International Relations / Social Justice GS 3 – Economy What Has Happened Since 1990? (Global Background) Why Rapid Decline Is Slowing Now Projections (World Bank + IMF) A. Up to 2030 B. After 2030 C. Geographic shift Why Progress Is Stalling ? How Latin American Countries […]
15 Ophthalmologists per Million Indians
Why in News? Relevance GS-2 (Social Justice – Health): GS-3 (S&T and Economy): Basic Context 1. What is Ophthalmology? 2. Global Target – Vision 2020: The Right to Sight Key Findings of AIIMS Study (2025) Indicator Data Institutes surveyed 7,901 Eye care beds per million population 74 Ophthalmologists (secondary + tertiary levels) 20,944 Optometrists 17,849 […]