The Constitution on minority rights
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The Constitution on minority rights

The preservation of diversity is the rationale behind minority rights in the Indian Constitution.

Let’s talk about ‘one candidate, multiple constituencies’
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Let’s talk about ‘one candidate, multiple constituencies’

If ‘one person, one vote’ is the core democratic principle for voters, it should be ‘one candidate, one constituency’ for politicians

The missing spotlight on urban local government polls
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2

The missing spotlight on urban local government polls

The ongoing discourse on simultaneous elections, or ONOE, is the right opportunity for change

Indians need the right to disconnect
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2

Indians need the right to disconnect

India must recognise that the right to disconnect will increase productivity

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
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Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

A recently published study indicated a rise in the prevalence and morbidity of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India over the past decade.

Local action amidst global inertia
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

Cash transfers for women

In recent times, the use of direct cash transfer schemes for women has emerged as a significant trend in state election campaigns across India.

Citizens with disabilities, making their rights real
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Citizens with disabilities, making their rights real

The data from the 2011 national Census of India indicate that persons with disabilities constitute 2.21 % of the total population.

India re-elected to UN Peacebuilding Commission
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India re-elected to UN Peacebuilding Commission

India, whose current term on the UN Peacebuilding Commission was expiring on December 31, was re-elected for the 2025-2026 term.

How Brazil exposed the G20 crisis
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations

How Brazil exposed the G20 crisis

G20 Leaders’ Summit 2023 concluded in Rio de Janeiro

Census 2025 as a comprehensive citizen registry
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Census 2025 as a comprehensive citizen registry

SyllabusGS Paper 2 – Governance ContextThe objective is to update the National Population Register as a prelude to the creation…

Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) | Gender Equality and Empowerment
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Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) | Gender Equality and Empowerment

A recent report titled ‘Charting New Paths for Gender Equality and Empowerment: Asia-Pacific Regional Report on Beijing + 30 Review,’ published by UN ESCAP and UN Women, highlighted India’s strong commitment to efficient resource allocation through the adoption of Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB).

The long fight for accessibility, dignity in Indian prisons
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The long fight for accessibility, dignity in Indian prisons

While the general conditions of Indian prisons have always been abhorrent for all prisoners, those with disabilities face even greater challenges