Pakistan, Bangladesh and Core Identity Questions: A UPSC Current Affairs Perspective
ContextRecent discussions often revisit the historical context of the partition of British India and the subsequent events of 1971. These events highlight Pakistan's founding ideology based on the Two-Nation Theory and its…
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India: Structure, Powers, and Recent Developments
IntroductionThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India stands as a pivotal institution entrusted with the protection and promotion of human rights nationwide. Governed by a specific legislative framework, its…
Delimitation Commission: Constitutional Aspects, Amendments, Key Aspects, Challenges & UPSC Prelims Relevance
Delimitation is crucial for fair representation in India’s democracy. Governed by Articles 81, 82, 170, 330, and 332, it’s expected to feature in UPSC Prelims 2025. Key topics include the…
New Zealand Proposes Ban on Social Media for Under-16s: A Deep Dive
ContextNew Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced in May 2024 a proposal to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms.The proposal is being advanced through…
Is the World Trade Organization still relevant?
Background of WTOThe World Trade Organization (WTO), established in 1995 as the successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), stands as the principal international body governing global…
Supreme Court to Examine POCSO Clause on Mandatory Reporting: Navigating the Balance Between Child Protection and Adolescent Autonomy
The Supreme Court of India has initiated a critical examination of Section 19 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, a provision that mandates the reporting…
Responding to the Terror Attack in Pahalgam: Embracing Escalatory Credibility
The terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which tragically claimed 26 lives, primarily tourists, represents a significant security challenge for India. Occurring during the peak tourist season and coinciding…
1. Lok Sabha Election : AnswerIAS Arrow-30 Prelims Series, 2025
News in ContextThe 18th Lok Sabha elections, constituting one of the world's largest democratic exercises, were recently concluded in India.Polling was conducted across seven phases from April 19, 2024, to June 1,…