Polity, Constitution and Governance

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0

Context: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, approved Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0.   More on...

Resolution for Removal of Indian Vice-President 

Context: Opposition parties in the INDIA bloc are considering submitting a notice for a removal resolution against Vice President Jagdeep...

Elections for Rajya Sabha

Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced by-elections for 12 Rajya Sabha seats, scheduled for September 3. The...

A Moment for Just Transition 

Context: In April 2024, in MK Ranjitsinh and Others vs Union of India, the Supreme Court of India recognised a...

DNA Profiling and Justice System

Context: In mid-June, the Madras High Court examined, in detail, the wisdom of relying on DNA evidence alone to establish...

Dilapidated State of Infrastructure in Lower Judiciary

Context: A recent report published by the Ministry of Law and Justice has highlighted the poor state of infrastructure in...

Stray Dog Policy

Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India has observed that we must eschew unscientific and barbaric methods such as the...

 Nandini Sahakar Scheme by NCDC

Context: The Nandini Sahakar Scheme by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is designed to assist women cooperatives in financial...

UP’s Anti-Conversion Law

Context: The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which...

Road Accidents and Safety Measures

Context: The ministry of Road Transport & Highways publishes “Road Accidents in India” annually based on data received from Police...

Substantive Equality

Context: The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the sub-classification of SC and ST quotas marked a significant advancement in equality...

CIL ASHIS Scheme

Context: Coal India Limited (CIL) has launched a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative named CIL ASHIS (Ayushman Shiksha Sahayata)...

Mission Vatsalya

Context : Mission Vatsalya The Ministry of Women & Child Development has consolidated all schemes aimed at improving the welfare...

Technology Development Fund Scheme

Context: The TDF scheme supports the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision by integrating new industries, especially startups and MSMEs, into defence technology...

Reservations & OBC Creamy Layer

Context: The IAS allotment to Puja Khedkar, an OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidate with multiple disabilities, has highlighted issues with the...