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Not the way Criminalising Adolescent Sex will undermine the aim of the POCSO Act

Why in the News? Recently, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 is under scrutiny as the Supreme Court examines whether consensual sex between adolescents aged 16–18 should be decriminalised. What are the issues related to criminalising adolescent consent as per SC? Misuse of Law Against Teens: Criminalising consensual sex between 16–18-year-olds… Continue reading Not the way Criminalising Adolescent Sex will undermine the aim of the POCSO Act

Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana

Why in the News? The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has launched the ‘Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana’, aimed at improving legal aid for defence personnel and their families. Back2Basics: National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) Established under: Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (in force from 1995) Mandate: Ensure free, competent legal aid to the socially and… Continue reading Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana

Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) under POSH Act

Why in the News? A student in Odisha, died by suicide after her sexual harassment complaint was rejected by her college’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), showing the urgent need for stronger grievance systems. About Internal Complaints Committee (ICC): Legal Basis: Mandated under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013… Continue reading Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) under POSH Act

Artform in News: Soharai Mural Paintings

Why in the News? The second Kala Utsav 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan celebrated India’s tribal art, with artists from Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal showcasing Sohrai, Pattachitra, and Patua paintings. About Sohrai Paintings: Origin: Indigenous to Jharkhand, especially the Hazaribagh region. Etymology: Derived from ‘Soro’ meaning “to drive away with a stick.” Historical Roots: Traces… Continue reading Artform in News: Soharai Mural Paintings

Bamboo-Polymer Composite as alternative to Plastics

Why in the News? IIT Guwahati researchers have created a strong, eco-friendly material using bamboo and biodegradable plastic to replace regular plastic in car interiors and other uses. About the Bamboo-Polymer Composite: Origin: Made using Bambusa tulda, a fast-growing bamboo from Northeast India. Composition: Reinforced with bio-based and petroleum-based epoxies for strength. Objective: Reduce dependence… Continue reading Bamboo-Polymer Composite as alternative to Plastics

[26th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Kargil, Pahalgam and a revamp of the security strategy

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2016] The terms ‘Hot Pursuit’ and ‘Surgical Strikes’ are often used in connection with armed action against terrorist attacks. Discuss the strategic impact of such actions. Linkage: The article explicitly talks about the India’s shift in counter-terrorism strategy, mentioning the surgical strikes after the Uri attack (2016) and the Balakot strikes (2019)… Continue reading [26th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Kargil, Pahalgam and a revamp of the security strategy

Healing Manipur Fragile peace demands political actors pursue genuine reconciliation

Why in the News? Recently, President’s Rule in Manipur has been extended by another six months from August 13, 2025, amid an ongoing ethnic conflict between the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities. What led to the decline in misuse of the President’s Rule? S.R. Bommai Judgment (1994) – Judicial Review Introduced: The Supreme Court ruled that… Continue reading Healing Manipur Fragile peace demands political actors pursue genuine reconciliation

[pib] Lokpal of India

Why in the News? The Lokpal of India, India’s central anti-corruption ombudsman, is moving forward to fill 81 approved posts on a deputation basis. Historical Context of the Lokpal: Initial Proposal (1966): First proposed by the First Administrative Reforms Commission to tackle high-level corruption. Legislative Failures (1971–2008): Multiple Lokpal Bills introduced in Parliament but none… Continue reading [pib] Lokpal of India

Ramsar COP15 opens in Zimbabwe

Why in the News? Delegates from 172 countries convened in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, for the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Highlights of Ramsar COP15 Theme: Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future Host Nation: Zimbabwe (holds presidency of the Ramsar Convention for 3 years) Expected… Continue reading Ramsar COP15 opens in Zimbabwe

150 years of Jim Corbett

Why in the News? As India marks Jim Corbett’s 150th birth anniversary (1875–2025), it reflects on his legacy as a hunter, naturalist, author, and conservationist—after whom Corbett National Park is named. Who was Jim Corbett? Full Name: Edward James Corbett (1875–1955), nicknamed Carpet Sahib in Kumaon. Profession: British hunter, naturalist, author, and later a wildlife… Continue reading 150 years of Jim Corbett

UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3

Why in the News? DRDO has successfully test-fired the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3. About ULPGM-V3: Overview: It is a fire-and-forget air-to-surface missile developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Variants: It is an upgraded version of V1 and V2, with improved range, autonomy, and targeting precision. Development: Collaboration by Adani Defence, Bharat Dynamics,… Continue reading UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3

[25th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The India-U.K. FTA spells a poor deal for public health

PYQ Relevance: [UPSC 2024] In a crucial domain like the public healthcare system, the Indian State should play a vital role to contain the adverse impact of marketisation of the system. Suggest some measures through which the State can enhance the reach of public health care at the grassroots level. Linkage: The article highlights how… Continue reading [25th July 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The India-U.K. FTA spells a poor deal for public health

Clean house: On India’s septic tank desludging

Why in the News? Recently, a social audit tabled in Parliament revealed 150 hazardous cleaning deaths in 2022–23, exposing unsafe outsourcing, poor implementation of safety laws, and inadequate funding under schemes like NAMASTE. Despite Supreme Court orders and successful models in states like Odisha and Tamil Nadu, enforcement and mechanisation remain critically lacking nationwide. Why… Continue reading Clean house: On India’s septic tank desludging

Fishing Sector in India: Blue economy or Bleeding economy ?

N4S Fish wealth, fisher woes, and fixing India’s sea crisis in one sweep. UPSC loves to frame such topics as big, open questions that fuse resources with equity, just like the 2014 ocean‑resources essay: expect a prompt asking whether India’s “Blue Economy” can grow without sinking small fishers, pulling material straight from “Traditional vs Mechanised: An Unequal… Continue reading Fishing Sector in India: Blue economy or Bleeding economy ?

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