03Aug 2026

Rights-Based Welfare in Modern Governance

Rights-Based Welfare Beyond Beneficiary-Centric Governance Framework Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-2: Probity in Public Life,Dimensions of Ethics Why in the News ? The debate on welfare policies has intensified amid increasing emphasis on Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT), cash transfer schemes, and digital governance, alongside concerns regarding the dilution of rights-based welfare programmes such …

28Jul 2026

Fix Economy First to Solve Unemployment

TO FIX UNEMPLOYMENT, FIX THE ECONOMY FIRST Syllabus: GS 3: Inclusive Growth Economic and Social Reforms Why in the News? India continues to face the challenge of high youth unemployment, jobless growth, and the emerging impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on employment. The debate has shifted beyond education and skill development to the need for …

20Jul 2026

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Approves Uniform Civil Code Draft Bill

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Approves Uniform Civil Code Draft Bill Why in the News ? The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, proposing a common civil law for all residents. The Bill seeks to regulate live-in relationships, prohibit practices such as polygamy and triple talaq, and introduce uniform rules governing …

18Jul 2026

India’s Parliament Must Not Stage Its Cadaver Synod

INDIA’S PARLIAMENT MUST NOT STAGE ITS CADAVER SYNOD Syllabus: GS 2: Parliament and State legislature. Functions of Executive and Legislature. Why in the News? With Parliament expected to consider the Judges Inquiry Committee’s report on former Justice Yashwant Varma, constitutional questions have emerged regarding whether impeachment proceedings can continue after a judge has resigned …

15Jul 2026

When Will We Judge Bureaucrats on Delivery?

WHEN WILL WE START JUDGING BUREAUCRATS ON DELIVERY? Syllabus: GS 2: Role of civil services in democracy. Bureaucracy Why in the News? A recent note by Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan urged senior civil servants to avoid complacency and focus on improving governance. The discussion has revived debate on bureaucratic accountability, performance-based administration, and reforms needed …

14Jul 2026

WHY POLICY NEEDS TO FOCUS ON GENDER WEALTH INEQUALITY

WHY POLICY NEEDS TO FOCUS ON GENDER WEALTH INEQUALITY Syllabus: GS 1: ● Role of Women ● Inequality ● Social empowerment ● Issues related to women Why in the News? The World Inequality Report (WIR) 2026 and the United Nations report ‘Counting What Counts’ (2026) have renewed discussions on gender inequality through multilateral engagement and …

13Jul 2026

Price of Water: A Justice, Not Just Economy Issue

Price of Water: Not Merely an Economic Issue but a Question of Justice Syllabus: GS – 3 – Water management, Sustainable Development Focus : The editorial focuses on the need for rational water pricing in India to address growing water scarcity, promote water conservation, and encourage wastewater recycling. It highlights the mismatch between the actual …

13Jul 2026

Population Spectres Do Harm: Demographic Change

POPULATION SPECTRES DO HARM. MANAGING DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE IS THE CHALLENGE Syllabus: GS 1: Population and associated issues. GS2: Human resource. Why in the News? Growing debates over declining fertility, ageing populations, and population redistribution have renewed discussions on India’s demographic future. The article argues that instead of alarmist narratives about population explosion or population collapse, …

10Jul 2026

Beyond Childcare: 4 More Barriers

BEYOND CHILDCARE, FOUR OTHER BARRIERS Syllabus: GS 3: Employment, Growth & Development Skill development. Human resources. Why in the News? The latest National Statistics Office (NSO) report highlights a significant rise in Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) and women-led enterprises in India’s million-plus cities. However, persistent structural barriers continue to limit women’s economic participation …

07Jul 2026

Census 2027: Open Column for Caste

CENSUS 2027 TO USE OPEN COLUMN FOR CASTE ENUMERATION Why in the News? Census Rehearsal: The second-phase Census rehearsal has begun in 16 States and Union Territories, with the questionnaire containing an open column for recording caste and ethnicity data. Historic Exercise: Census 2027 will be the first digital Census and the first Census after …

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