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India Launches First Vulture Conservation Portal in Assam: A Step Towards Social Justice and Reservation in India Why in the News ? An Assam-based foundation, in collaboration with Gauhati University, has launched India’s first vulture conservation portal to build a nationwide network of conservationists, researchers, and communities. This initiative aims to raise awareness and strengthen …
Read MoreShould Reservations Exceed the Fifty Percent Cap? Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Indian Constitution, Judiciary Judicial Review Judgements & Cases Issues Related to SCs & STs Constitutional Amendments Why in the News? The Maratha reservation demand in Maharashtra and the Bihar opposition’s proposal to raise reservation up to 85% have reignited debates on whether reservations …
Read MoreIndia Needs More Women Judges in the Supreme Court Syllabus: GS 2 ● Gender issues in judiciary ● Governance Why in the News? Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential for India’s economy, but its adoption must be carefully managed to avoid exacerbating inequality and job displacement. This article examines India’s AI policy challenge: how to …
Read MoreThis image explains the structure of the Human Development Index, highlighting how HDI is measured through key components: standard of living, education, and health. It is relevant for UPSC GS Paper 2 under the subject of Social Justice and Development.
Read MoreTelangana Clears Bills for 42% BC Quota Why in the News? The Telangana Assembly has passed two Bills ensuring 42% reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local body elections, including gram panchayats, MPPs, ZPTCs, and MPTCs. This move, based on a socio-economic caste survey and empirical data, awaits the President’s assent, as earlier Bills and …
Read MoreGovt Plans Equivalence in OBC Creamy Layer Norms Why in the News ? The Government is working on a proposal to ensure uniformity in creamy layer criteria for OBCs across central/state jobs, PSUs, and universities. This aims to remove anomalies and correct inequities in quota benefits, after consultations with NITI Aayog and NCBC. Current Proposal …
Read MoreUnfinished Struggle for Gender Justice in India Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Issues Related to Women Inclusive Growth Why in the News? Despite landmark cases like Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan (1997) and reforms after the 2012 Delhi gang rape, the promise of gender justice in India remains incomplete. Recent debates highlight persistent failures in …
Read MoreSOCIALISM AND SECULARISM DEFINE INDIA Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Diversity of India Secularism GS Paper – 2 Indian Constitution Constitutional Amendments Judiciary Why in the News? The RSS General Secretary recently demanded the removal of ‘socialism’ and ‘secularism’ from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, citing their inclusion during the Emergency through the 42nd …
Read MoreCOURT’S PIVOT ON SOCIAL JUSTICE: RESERVATION FOR APEX COURT STAFF Why in the News? Historic move: On June 24, Chief Justice B.R. Gavai introduced SC/ST reservation in appointments and promotions for Supreme Court staff, a decision that could impact financial planning and potential capital gains for government employees in the current financial year. First time: …
Read MoreSHOULD THE METHOD OF COUNTING CASTE CHANGE? Syllabus: GS-2 : Government policies and interventions ● Vulnerable sections of society. Why in the News ? The Union Government has announced that the next Census will be held in 2027 and will include caste enumeration. This is significant as caste data was last effectively recorded in 1931. …
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