26Nov 2025

India Marks 76th Constitution Day: Modern Challenges

India Celebrates 76th Constitution Day Nationwide Today: Addressing Modern Challenges Why in the News? India marks the 76th Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) celebrating the adoption of the Constitution on 26 November 1949. National leaders, including the President, Vice President, PM and Speaker, will participate in commemorative events, with nationwide Preamble reading and multilingual Constitution releases, …

16Oct 2025

Right to Equality (Article 14) | GS 2 Polity Explained

Explore Article 14 of the Indian Constitution highlighting equality before law, equal protection, and reasonable classification—key for UPSC GS Paper 2. Understand how Indian Polity ensures justice and fairness for all citizens through the Right to Equality.

18Sep 2025

Empowering Minority Communities for Inclusive Indian Growth

Empowering Minority Communities for Inclusive Indian Growth Syllabus : GS Paper – 2 Judiciary, Statutory Bodies, Issues Related to Minorities Why in the News ? The launch of the PM Vikas scheme marks a renewed push by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to uplift India’s six notified minority groups. With a focus on education, skilling, …

20Jun 2025

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Architect & Social Reformer

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Legacy: From Constitutional Architect to Social Reformer Ambedkar Theme Park to Be Set Up at Bangalore University To mark 25 years of the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Research Centre, Bangalore University has approved the development of an Ambedkar Theme Park at its Jnanabharathi campus. This landmark initiative will serve as an academic …

19Feb 2025

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Ambedkar’s Thought: Beyond Pragmatism and Dewey’s Influence

Why in the news? A recent debate questions Scott R. Stroud’s interpretation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s philosophy as predominantly Deweyan pragmatism. Scholars argue that Ambedkar’s vision extended beyond pragmatism, incorporating social democracy, Buddhism, and caste annihilation as core principles. Ambedkar’s Growing Global Recognition: B.R. Ambedkar‘s intellectual contributions are gaining worldwide attention, with multiple biographies and …

20Dec 2024

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Don’t Invoke Babasaheb Ambedkar Selectively

Why in the News? Recent comments by Home Minister Amit Shah about a “misplaced search for god” by Ambedkar’s supporters have reignited discussions on the persistence of the caste system in modern India. These remarks have sparked debates on whether they undermine decades of activism against caste-based discrimination. B.R. Ambedkar’s ideas and vision continue to …

02Sep 2024

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THE CASTE CENSUS DEBATE IN INDIA

Syllabus: GS-1– Caste census in India , implications , social justice , welfare of vulnerable sections Focus : The article focuses on the implications of conducting a caste-based Census in India, analyzing its potential impact on national integration, social cohesion, and the pursuit of a casteless society. It highlights historical instances, concerns of political and …

29May 2024

PREAMBLE

Introduction Preambles are often included in all Constitutions in order to aid in understanding the ideas and objectives of the legal instrument. Although there may be slight, sometimes considerable, differences in the length, structure, content, and form of the Preamble of many Constitutions. Simply put, a preamble is the first section of an act, legislation, …

17May 2024

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A RIGHT TO FAIRNESS

Syllabus: GS-2: Governance, constitution, and polity. Why in the news? The Supreme Court’s Newsclick verdict emphasises due process, marking a significant step in safeguarding individual rights against arbitrary state power. source:slideshare Focus: Context:The recent Supreme Court verdict in the Newsclick case, delivered by Justices Sandeep Mehta and BR Gavai, underscores the significance of due process. …

17May 2024

SHOULD RESERVATION IN JOBS ONLY BE PROPORTIONAL TO POPULATION?

Syllabus: GS 2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States Why in the News? The article is in the news due to ongoing debates about the fairness and constitutionality of proportional …

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