Category: Governance
Infrastructure in Govt. Schools Catching Up with Private Ones in 2024
This article highlights the significant improvement in basic infrastructure facilities in government schools over the past decade, bringing them nearly on par with private schools. UPSC CSE aspirants should note the data trends and the associated government initiatives for improving education infrastructure.
Collegium Reforms
The article discusses the recent decision by the Supreme Court collegium to conduct interviews for candidates recommended for elevation as High Court judges, aiming to enhance transparency and diversity in judicial appointments. This article provides insights on the importance of reforms in the judicial appointment process, which can help UPSC CSE aspirants understand the implications for judicial independence and efficiency.
The challenge of holding judges accountable
There are ambiguities in the Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules that may facilitate illegal trade in elephants.
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
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…
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
India needs a globally recognised public policy school
The structure of India’s political and institutional landscape is why there is no globally recognised public policy school till now.
Rethinking India’s ‘Adopt a Heritage’ Program
India’s approach to monument conservation needs a critical reassessment.
Panchayat Level Weather Forecasts
India has recently introduced a new system to provide hyperlocal weather forecasts at the Gram Panchayat level. This initiative aims to empower rural communities with timely and accurate weather information.
Reimagining access to justice
In a nation where ‘justice for all’ has long been a constitutional dream, Third-Party Litigation Funding might help turn it into reality