Social Justice

India’s Urban Definition Fails Growing Towns

India’s Urban Definition Fails Growing Towns

India risks misclassifying growing towns under outdated Census rules. Learn why redefining “urban” is vital for governance, infrastructure, and equity....

Ladakh Protests 2025 – Demands, Statehood, and Autonomy

Ladakh Protests 2025 – Demands, Statehood, and Autonomy

Youth-led protests in Ladakh demand statehood, Sixth Schedule status, and job safeguards. Learn about government response, triggers, and constitutional options....

Public Distribution System and Food Deprivation in India

Public Distribution System and Food Deprivation in India

India’s Public Distribution System helps reduce food deprivation but faces issues such as leakages, inefficiencies, and a cereal-centric bias. Explore...

Clashes in Assam Over ST Status Demand

Context: A 12-hour shutdown was observed in Assam’s Dhubri district following police action against a rally which was demanding Scheduled...

Union Government seeks ‘factual report’ on forest rights complaint concerning Nicobar project

Context: The ₹81,000-crore Great Nicobar Island project has sparked debate over tribal rights, ecology, and development, following a Tribal Council...

Enumerating Most Vulnerable Tribes Separately

Context: In a significant move, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has formally requested the Registrar General of India (RGI)...

UDID and Disability Rights in India: Urgent Challenges and Key Solutions

Context: Less than 40% of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in India possess a UDID card, leaving a majority excluded from...

Understanding the Rural Digital Divide in India

Context: The Public Accounts Committee, chaired by K.C. Venugopal, has expressed concern over poor rural mobile connectivity and directed telecom...

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)

NHA eyes 2,000 cr to scale digital healthcare ecosystem Context: The government is preparing a proposal for ABDM 2.0, seeking...

Women’s Safety in Urban India: Urgent Challenges and Powerful Responses

Women’s Safety in Urban India: Urgent Challenges and Powerful Responses

Women’s Safety in Urban India: Critical Challenges and Strong Responses Women Safety: The National Annual Report and Index on Women’s...

PM SVANidhi Scheme: Empowering Street Vendors in Urban Governance

PM SVANidhi Scheme: Unlocking Growth and Financial Freedom for Street Vendors  Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the restructuring and...

The Gender Angle to India’s Economic Vulnerabilities: A Powerful Call for Inclusive Growth

The Gender Angle to India’s Economic Vulnerabilities: Unlocking a Critical Path to Growth Context: The looming U.S. tariff hike on...

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...

Organ Donations to Women

Context: The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has issued a directive that women patients and relatives of deceased...

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),...