Vishnu IAS Academy

Mangrove Conservation in India: A Key to Coastal Resilience and Sustainable Development Context: Mangrove conservation in India is a cornerstone of coastal resilience, yet these intertidal forests—uniquely adapted to saline, waterlogged soils—are under threat. Found along tropical and subtropical coastlines, mangroves stabilize shorelines, sequester carbon, underpin fisheries, and supply timber and honey. Despite their critical […]

Why Digital Sovereignty in India’s Foreign Trade Needs a Strong Digital Industrialisation Policy Introduction: In the rapidly evolving digital era, data and digital ecosystems have become the new frontiers of global trade, shaping power relations and economic capabilities across nations. Digital sovereignty in India’s foreign trade refers to the nation’s ability to control, regulate, and

Enhancing Access to Justice in India: Evaluating the Legal Aid Framework for Inclusive Governance Context: The India’s Legal Aid Framework, as defined under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, promises free legal services to around 80% of the population. However, in 2023–24, only 15.50 lakh individuals availed the service. Gaps in outreach, funding, and accountability

Child Trafficking in Bihar: Causes, Challenges & Effective Policy Measures (GS Paper II – Governance, Social Justice and Social Welfare) Context: Child trafficking in Bihar is one of the gravest violations of human rights, inflicting physical, psychological and economic harm on its victims. In Bihar, this crime has surged, with thousands of girls coerced into

Contractualization in India’s Formal Manufacturing Sector: Implications for Labour Productivity and Worker Welfare Introduction: Contractualization refers to the increasing reliance on temporary or contract-based workers, often hired through third-party contractors, in place of permanent workers within the formal sector. In recent decades, India’s formal manufacturing sector has witnessed a significant surge in the use of

Scope of Medical Activities for AYUSH Practitioners in India: Legal and Policy Insights GS Paper II – Governance and Social Sector (Health Policy and Regulation) Context: The debate over the scope of medical activities for AYUSH practitioners—particularly regarding their right to use the title “doctor” and prescribe modern medicines—has intensified in India. This growing controversy

Faith as a Strategic Frontier in the India-China Rivalry over the Himalayas In the 21st century, geopolitical competition between India and China has expanded beyond traditional military and economic domains into more subtle instruments of soft power—with faith and spiritual influence emerging as pivotal tools. Nowhere is this more evident than in the India-China Himalayan