Category: GS 2
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’
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
The ongoing discourse on simultaneous elections, or ONOE, is the right opportunity for change
Indians need the right to disconnect
India must recognise that the right to disconnect will increase productivity
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.
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
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
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
G20 Leaders’ Summit 2023 concluded in Rio de Janeiro
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
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
While the general conditions of Indian prisons have always been abhorrent for all prisoners, those with disabilities face even greater challenges