Context The article questions whether increasing Lok Sabha seats automatically improves representation and argues that democratic responsiveness depends more on institutional capacity, local governance, and… Read More »Lok Sabha Expansion, Representation And Democratic Capacity
Context The article argues that governance of the moon, especially over resource extraction and access, should not be shaped by unilateral or bloc-based rule-making but… Read More »Lunar Governance, Resource Rights And The Case For Multilateral Rules
Context The article argues that the rupee’s recent weakness cannot be explained only by external shocks or conventional macroeconomic indicators. Source: “The rupee’s problems run… Read More »Rupee Depreciation And Limits Of RBI Intervention
Q1. With reference to transboundary water governance in South Asia, consider the following statements: 1. No country in South Asia has ratified the 1997 United Nations… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: April 22, 2026
On April 17, 2026, the Ministry of Jal Shakti made public the Government of India’s decision to continue the River Basin Management Scheme for the… Read More »River Basin Management Scheme And The Push For Stronger Water Governance
South Asia’s water landscape is defined by a sharp contradiction. The region contains major freshwater reserves and extensive shared river systems, yet it remains deeply… Read More »Transboundary Water Governance In South Asia
Q1. With reference to ethanol blending in India, consider the following statements: 1. The target of 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol was advanced to Ethanol… Read More »UPSC Prelims Quiz: April 20, 2026
Context The article argues that the Iran war and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz have exposed weaknesses in the existing global order, while… Read More »India’s Diplomatic Role In A Fragmenting Global Order
Context Recent gig worker strikes and factory worker protests in Uttar Pradesh have highlighted the operational limits of India’s labour reforms. The article assesses the… Read More »Labour Codes And The Implementation Challenge
Context The article argues that India still handles migration mainly during crises, instead of building a system that covers the full journey of migrants from… Read More »Migration Governance And The Whole-Of-Journey Approach