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Academic Freedom in India Syllabus GS 2: Education Why in the News? Recently, global reports highlighted declining academic freedom and democratic standards in India, raising concerns about institutional autonomy, freedom of expression, and their impact on democracy and governance in the country. Introduction India’s democratic system is facing growing concerns due to declining academic freedom …
Read MoreRethinking UGC’s New Equity Regulations: Syllabus: GS 2 ● Higher education in India ● Social Development Why in the News The article focuses on the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, examining the tension between ensuring social justice for marginalised students and safeguarding procedural fairness, academic freedom, and institutional autonomy. It …
Read MoreUGC Equity Rules and Constitutional Equality Debate Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India is examining challenges to the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, with petitioners alleging reverse discrimination, while the Centre defends the rules as rooted in Article 15’s mandate to address historical caste injustice. Petitioners’ …
Read MoreSC Clears UGC Rules to Tackle Caste Discrimination Why in the News ? The Supreme Court allowed notification of the UGC 2025 anti-discrimination regulations, despite concerns raised by mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi. It directed that a National Task Force will continue evaluating and improving the regulations if needed. Supreme Court’s Decision on …
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