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
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

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
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2

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

A community on the margins, its hidden scars
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

A community on the margins, its hidden scars

The lived realities of sex workers must be acknowledged, with collaborative, compassionate and comprehensive interventions

This time for Africa
Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations Mains C A

This time for Africa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nigeria early on Sunday (November 17), ahead of his visit to Brazil for the G20 Leaders’ Summit.

India needs a globally recognised public policy school
Posted in Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2 Mains C A

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.

Razing impunity
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity Editorial Analysis GS 2

Razing impunity

Highlighting the importance of public officials being held accountable, the Supreme Court laid down guidelines to curb illegal demolition of the homes of persons accused in criminal cases.