Freedom of Expression in India
23 May 2025 | The Study IASPahalgam and free speech: How liberal is this democracy? Context: Freedom of expression (FoE) is a cornerstone of liberal democracy,...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Current Affairs
Current Affairs
Misinformation Crisis in India
22 May 2025 | The Study IASThe role of the Internet in spreading misinformation Context: During the recent India-Pakistan crisis, misinformation spread rapidly across social media...
Current Affairs
Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI)
21 May 2025 | The Study IASGetting the ‘micropicture’ at the panchayat level Context: India’s journey toward evidence-based governance faces significant roadblocks, with experts highlighting persistent...
Current Affairs
Presidential Reference Explained: Unlocking Its Powerful Role in Indian Democracy
20 May 2025 | The Study IASContext: President Droupadi Murmu, in a rare move, sought the opinion of the Supreme Court through a Presidential Reference, on...
Current Affairs
Supreme Court Slams Illegal Environmental Clearances as Gross Violation
20 May 2025 | The Study IASSupreme Court Declares Retrospective Environmental Clearances Unlawful Context: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court on Friday declared the grant...
Current Affairs
NOTA in All Elections Raises Concerns About Electoral Impact
17 May 2025 | The Study IASNOTA in All Elections May Undermine Democratic Participation Context: The inclusion of the None of the Above (NOTA) option in...
Current Affairs
Presidential Reference Highlights Concerns Over SC Verdict on Bill Assent
17 May 2025 | The Study IASPresidential Reference Questions SC Verdict on Governor’s Role in Bill Assent Context: President Droupadi Murmu, in a rare move, sought...
Current Affairs
Digital Accessibility is a Fundamental Right for PwDs
17 May 2025 | The Study IASDoes Article 21 include right to digital access? Context: In a landmark decision on April 30, 2025, the Supreme Court...
Current Affairs
Procedural Law and Criminal Justice in India
16 May 2025 | The Study IASPrincipled criminalisation and the police as pivot Context: In discussions on criminal law, procedural law often takes a backseat to...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Supreme Court Judges’ Asset Disclosure
14 May 2025 | The Study IASSC judges declaring assets is welcome. But it is not enough Context: The recent public disclosure of the assets...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Caste Census: A Powerful Step Towards Inclusive and Just Governance
13 May 2025 | The Study IASCaste Census: Empowering Social Justice with Real Numbers Context: The Government of India’s decision to include caste enumeration in the...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Press Freedom in South Asia: A Disturbing Decline Amid Rising Threats
12 May 2025 | The Study IASPress Freedom Warning for South Asia: Escalating Risks and Shrinking Rights Context: The 23rd Annual South Asia Press Freedom Report...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Caste Census and Social Justice
12 May 2025 | The Study IASConsensus on caste census Context: With the BJP government finally conceding to demands for a caste census — albeit reluctantly...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Constitutional Balance and Rule of Law in India
08 May 2025 | The Study IASHow the Judiciary Maintains Accountability Context: The recent comments made by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar regarding the role of the Indian...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Caste Enumeration to Empower Policy Planning in Census 2025
08 May 2025 | The Study IASCaste Enumeration Begins: A Bold Step Toward Social Equity Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of caste in...
