Polity, Constitution and Governance

Fiscal Empowerment of Rural Local Bodies

Context: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is set to launch a dedicated digital platform, the SAMARTH Panchayat Portal, to transform...

Freedom of Speech vs Commercial Speech: Supreme Court’s Bold Order on Comedians

Freedom of Speech vs Commercial Speech: A Landmark Supreme Court Ruling on Comedians Context: The Supreme Court’s order against comedians...

Capital Punishment in India

Context: In a significant ruling, a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court has held that a writ petition under Article...

Criminalisation of Indian Politics

Context: A recent analysis of India’s elected representatives reveals a deeply troubling trend: 31% of Members of Parliament (MPs) and...

Online Gaming Regulation in India

Explore Online Gaming Regulation in India, as recently seen in India’s Online Gaming Act 2025 – banning Real-Money Games, tackling...

Model Policy for Homestays

Context: Recently, NITI Aayog released a significant report titled ‘Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways’. The report aims to create a...

UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper II

UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper II

UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper II Question Paper with Analysis Check the complete UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper II question...

The Online Gaming Bill, 2025: A Turning Point for India’s Digital Gaming Industry

Online Gaming Bill 2025: A Controversial Crackdown Reshaping India’s Digital Playfield Context: The Online Gaming Bill, 2025, passed by Parliament,...

Minimum Age to Contest Assembly Polls

Context: On the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy declared that the...

Reservation in Private Higher Education Institutions

Context: The Indian National Congress has intensified its demand for the implementation of reservations in private higher educational institutions (HEIs),...

Urban Challenge Fund: Driving Resilient and Sustainable Indian Cities

Urban Challenge Fund: A Bold Path to Stronger Indian Cities Context: The Urban Challenge Fund reflects India’s urgent push to...

Simultaneous Elections and Powers of EC

Context: A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is currently reviewing the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, popularly known...

Nominated Members in Legislatures

Context: The Union Home Ministry recently submitted an affidavit to the Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh High Court stating...

Financial Autonomy of Panchayats

Financial Autonomy of Panchayats: A Powerful Step Towards Inclusive Rural Development Context: The government is drafting a model framework to...

Supreme Court Collegium Cannot Dictate Names to High Courts

Context: On August 15, 2025, Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai clarified that the Supreme Court (SC) Collegium cannot...