1. The Centre is notional, the States the real entities (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Topic: GS2 – Governance GS2 – Indian Polity – Federal Structure Context The 2024 general election results in India have surprised many, with regional parties gaining significant representation in Parliament.This shift is expected to…
1. Health regulations need a base to top approach Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article discusses systemic failures in health-care regulations following a tragic fire incident in a New Delhi neonatal care nursing home. It highlights challenges in implementing unrealistic regulations, unfair practices in scrutinising private facilities, and the need for…
1. The roads to India’s redemocratisation, the challenges Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity GS2 – Governance Context The article analyses the aftermath of the 18th Indian general election, highlighting shifts in power dynamics, narrative trends, and potential scenarios for political development. It explores the implications of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s loss of majority and the…
1. The verdict points to the importance of economic issues Topic: GS2 – Governance GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to development and employment Context The recent Lok Sabha election results, defying exit polls, highlight voter concerns about social justice and economic issues such as unemployment and rising prices.The opposition coalition’s focus on these…
1. Should doctors be kept out of the Consumer Protection Act? Topic: GS2 – Governance GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● The Supreme Court’s recent ruling exempting advocates from the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and its suggestion to re-examine the inclusion of medical professionals under the same Act, has sparked a debate on…
1. When control is disguised as reform Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context ● Recent judicial decisions by the Supreme Court, including declaring electoral bonds unconstitutional and granting bail to prominent figures, have sparked debates about the Court’s independence and effectiveness amidst allegations of executive influence and online attacks on its legitimacy. Overview…
1. Climate change, a passing cloud in Indian politics Topic: GS3 – Environment and Ecology – Environmental pollution and degradation Context ● The article highlights the conspicuous absence of climate change discourse in India’s recent general election, despite global environmental crises and calls for sustainable development. ● It discusses the calculated omission of climate issues…
1. Critical times call for strong judicial adjudication Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context ● The Supreme Court of India is poised to assess the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) amid concerns over its potential discriminatory effects, especially towards Muslims. ● The article discusses the broader implications of legislative malice,…
1. A minor girl victim support scheme that loses its way Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Vulnerable Sections – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections Context ● The Ministry of Women and Child Development in India announced a new scheme on November 30, 2023, to…
1. The hyperpoliticisation of Indian higher education Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context ● The article discusses the politicisation of Indian higher education, highlighting historical trends and contemporary challenges. ● It outlines instances of political interference in academic appointments, attacks on academic freedom, and student involvement in campus politics. ● The erosion of…