Polity, Constitution and Governance

Land Acquisition Act 2013

Context: Punjab farmers have been protesting at the Khanauri and Shambhu borders since February, demanding a legal guarantee for MSP...

Speedy Trail vs UAPA

Context: The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that the constitutional right to a speedy trial takes precedence over stringent provisions in...

“One Nation, One Election” Bill Introduced: Key Provisions and Implications

Context: The “One Nation, One Election” initiative aims to streamline India’s electoral process by holding simultaneous elections for the Lok...

Religion and Reservations in India: Complex Interplay and Current Issues

Context:  The relationship between religion and reservations in India has been a contentious issue for decades. Recent judgments, like the...

Judges and Their Rules: Safeguarding Fairness in Justice

Judges and Their Rules: Safeguarding Fairness in Justice

The Importance of Rules for Judges. The role of a judge is one of the most important in any society....

NHRC

NHRC

Context: Taking suo motu cognizance, the NHRC has issued notices to the Delhi government and civic authorities after the death...

How an EVM Battery Works

How an EVM Battery Works

Context: Opposition raised concerns about the integrity of EVMs during the Haryana Assembly elections, particularly linking battery charge levels to...

Two Villages In Rajasthan Prefer Not To Be Classified As Urban Areas

Two Villages In Rajasthan Prefer Not To Be Classified As Urban Areas

Context: Two villages in Rajasthan—Goluwala Sihagaan and Goluwala Nivadaan—oppose their classification as urban areas due to the potential loss of...

Why Do Political Parties Split or Stay Together?

Why Do Political Parties Split or Stay Together?

Political parties typically represent a cohesive group of voters, unified by common interests—be it material, regional, community-based, or ideological. When...

Supreme Court Condemns Caste-Based Discrimination in Prisons

Context: The Supreme Court ruled that caste-based discrimination against prisoners, segregating their work according to caste hierarchy, and treating inmates...

Centralised Portal for Internship Scheme

Centralised Portal for Internship Scheme

Context : Internship Scheme The government is set to launch a centralised portal under the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme, allowing...

Fixing  the UPSC Selection Process

Context : UPSC Selection Process The image of India’s premier institutions, such as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and...

Temple Administration in India

Temple Administration in India

Context : Temple Administration As the Supreme Court considers petitions requesting a court-monitored investigation into allegations of ghee adulteration in...

‘Digital Arrest’

Context: A fraudster impersonated Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, creating a fake virtual courtroom and documents that closely resembled...

AI-driven Governance 

Context: The government is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) across various ministries, including IT, coal, and telecom, to enhance services, streamline...