Lateral entry into Civil Services refers to the recruitment of professionals from the private sector, academia, or other fields directly into higher echelons of government bureaucracy. This approach is aimed at infusing fresh perspectives, specialized skills, and expertise that might be lacking … [Read more...] about Lateral Entry into Civil Services – Should the Government Allow It?
UPSC Mains General Studies Paper 2 (GS2)
Defamation in India – IPC Section 499/500 vs Freedom of Speech
Criminal defamation is in news recently for multiple reasons. Questions have been raised on whether defamation should be treated as a civil wrong or criminal offence or both. It is argued that criminalizing defamation has a harsh effect on the right to freedom of speech and expression provided under … [Read more...] about Defamation in India – IPC Section 499/500 vs Freedom of Speech
Transgender Rights – Legal Recognition: The need of the hour
When a child is born, doctors say, "It's a boy" or "It's a girl." The assigned sex of the new born is based on biology. But a person's gender identity - the inner sense of being male, female, or both - doesn't always match their biology. Transgender people are assigned a sex that isn't true to … [Read more...] about Transgender Rights – Legal Recognition: The need of the hour
Korean Conflict – North Korea, South Korea, USA, and China
The Korean conflict refers to a series of conflicts and tensions on the Korean Peninsula, primarily between North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea or DPRK) and South Korea (Republic of Korea or ROK), as well as involving various other countries and international organizations. Read … [Read more...] about Korean Conflict – North Korea, South Korea, USA, and China
India-China Border Disputes – What is the Doklam Issue?
India-China have had longstanding border disputes, and the two countries have engaged in several military and diplomatic standoffs over the years. Read further to know the details of the border issues and related agreements. The recent standoff between India and China at the Doklam plateau which … [Read more...] about India-China Border Disputes – What is the Doklam Issue?
Gorkhaland Issue – Everything You Need to Know
The crisis in Gorkhaland (West-Bengal) has been brewing for many decades and the stems from language - Nepali speaking people vs Bengali speaking people. Here, in this article, we are discussing in detail about the Gorkhaland Movement, its background, causes, the current situation, etc. What is the … [Read more...] about Gorkhaland Issue – Everything You Need to Know
Teesta River Dispute between India and Bangladesh Explained
The Teesta River dispute makes headlines every time there is a bilateral talk between India and Bangladesh. The dispute is regarding the water sharing of River Teesta. Bangladesh wants a higher share than it has now. Currently, its share is lower than that of India's. This article gives a broad … [Read more...] about Teesta River Dispute between India and Bangladesh Explained
Indian Health Sector Problems: Can the National Health Policy 2017 Make a Change?
The health sector in India faces numerous problems. With the new national health policy, the government aims to achieve better and more inclusive health standards for all. But can the National Health Policy 2017 make a change? This article is an analysis of the problems of the health sector, … [Read more...] about Indian Health Sector Problems: Can the National Health Policy 2017 Make a Change?
Indian Federalism – 15 Issues that Challenge the Federal Structure of India
Federalism is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units. Indian Federalism is different from the type of Federalism practiced in countries like the United States of America. In this post, we analyze in detail 15 issues/challenges of … [Read more...] about Indian Federalism – 15 Issues that Challenge the Federal Structure of India
One Belt One Road (OBOR) by China: The Belt and Road Initiative
The "One Belt, One Road" (OBOR) initiative, also known as the "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI), is a large-scale infrastructure and economic development project initiated by the People's Republic of China. Read here to learn more about the initiative, developments, and India's stand on the … [Read more...] about One Belt One Road (OBOR) by China: The Belt and Road Initiative
