The long fight for accessibility, dignity in Indian prisons
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2 Social Justice

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

Reforming Public Distribution System (PDS) to Curb Leakage
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Reforming Public Distribution System (PDS) to Curb Leakage

An ICRIER study estimates that the annual fiscal cost of leakage in distributing food grains to over 800 million beneficiaries under the free rations scheme is ₹69,000 crores.

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.

What are the worst polluters in Delhi NCR?
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3 Pollution and Degradation

What are the worst polluters in Delhi NCR?

Pollution levels have reached severe in Delhi

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.

The CKM syndrome as the price of modernity
Posted in Mains C A GS 2 Social Justice

The CKM syndrome as the price of modernity

An unhealthy lifestyle and the influence of globalisation are silently shaping a major global health issue.

A mixed report card for the IMEC
Posted in Mains C A GS 2 International relations

A mixed report card for the IMEC

Implementation on the northern part of the corridor is going to move slowly until the West Asian conflict subsides.

Rethinking India's 'Adopt a Heritage' Program
Posted in Mains C A Governance GS 2

Rethinking India’s ‘Adopt a Heritage’ Program

India’s approach to monument conservation needs a critical reassessment.

Revitalizing STEM Education
Posted in Mains C A GS 3 Science and Technology

Revitalizing STEM Education

Recent studies indicate that many graduates from private engineering colleges, newer IITs, and university colleges are deficient in fundamental industry skills.

Outcomes of UNCBD COP16
Posted in Mains C A Conservation Environment GS 3

Outcomes of UNCBD COP16

The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP 16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) concluded in Cali, Colombia, in November 2024.