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07Mar 2026

Women’s Health: Testing India’s Equality Rights

WOMEN’S HEALTH AS A TEST OF RIGHT TO EQUALITY Syllabus: GS 1: Women and Women organization Social Empowerment Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s judgment in Dr. Jaya Thakur vs Union of India recognised Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) as a matter of constitutional equality and dignity. The Court held that absence of sanitary facilities, …

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26Feb 2026

Faith vs Constitution Rights

BALANCING FAITH, DIGNITY AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS Why in the News? The Supreme Court has scheduled final arguments to begin on April 7, 2026, regarding the review petitions against its landmark 2018 Sabarimala verdict (Indian Young Lawyers Association vs State of Kerala). A specialized nine-judge bench will hear these petitions to provide an authoritative determination on …

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13Feb 2026

Multilateralism Crisis: India Reframes FP

AS MULTILATERALISM ERODES, INDIA MUST REFRAME THE FOREIGN POLICY Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in the Rajya Sabha, acknowledged the emergence of a new global order. He noted the decline of multilateral institutions and the rise of power politics and transactional relations among nations. The statement highlights the need for India …

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17Jan 2026

Romeo-Juliet Exception POCSO Debate UPSC 2026

ROMEO–JULIET’ EXCEPTION AND POCSO DEBATE Why in the News? Supreme Court of India observation: The Court urged the Centre to consider a “Romeo–Juliet clause” to prevent misuse of the POCSO Act. Judicial trigger: The suggestion arose while setting aside an Allahabad High Court bail-related order on age determination. Core concern: The Court flagged criminalisation of …

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09Jan 2026

Child Marriage Free India 2030 Plan

GOVT TARGETS CHILD MARRIAGE-FREE INDIA BY 2030 Why in the News? National goal set: The government aims to make India child marriage-free by 2030 under the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign, aligning with broader environmental and social development goals. Interim target: The campaign seeks to reduce child marriage prevalence by 10% by 2026, considering the …

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09Jan 2026

Pankhudi Portal Launched UPSC 2026

UNION MINISTER LAUNCHES PANKHUDI PORTAL FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN Why in the News? New digital platform: Annpurna Devi launched the PANKHUDI portal in New Delhi. Ease of living focus: The portal aims to enhance coordination, transparency, and participation in initiatives for women and children, while also considering environmental impact assessments. Integrated approach: Designed as a …

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03Jan 2026

National Food Security Act 2013 | GS2 UPSC

The National Food Security Act, 2013 provides subsidized foodgrains to approximately two-thirds of India’s population through Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Households (PHH) categories, with special focus on pregnant women and lactating mothers. The Act ensures 75% rural and 50% urban coverage with fixed quotas – 35 kg/household/month for AAY and 5 kg/person/month for …

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23Dec 2025

Shanti Act & India’s Nuclear Caution

Shanti Act and India’s Cautious Nuclear Turn Syllabus: GS Paper -2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Nuclear Technology Why in the News ? The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Technology for India (Shanti) Act, 2025 marks a major shift in India’s nuclear policy by enabling private sector participation, rationalising nuclear liability …

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18Dec 2025

Overseas Mobility Bill 2025: Migrants Betrayed?

Overseas Mobility Bill 2025: A Betrayal of India’s Migrant Workers Syllabus: GS 3 ● Migration ● Economic development Why in the News The Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025 marks a shift from rights-based protection to bureaucratic facilitation of labour migration. By diluting safeguards against trafficking, centralising governance, weakening recruitment regulation, and neglecting reintegration, …

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11Dec 2025

Roadmap to Universal Health Coverage in India

Roadmap Towards Achieving Universal Health Coverage India Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Health, Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Government Budgeting, Planning Why in the News? India observes Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day on December 12, highlighting the country’s urgent need to strengthen its health systems, bridge primary, secondary, and tertiary care, and …

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