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Elderly Care System in India: Need, Challenges, Government Schemes and Way Forward Introduction India is undergoing a demographic transition characterised by increasing life expectancy and a declining fertility rate. According to NITI Aayog’s 2024 report, Senior Care Reforms in India, the elderly population is projected to reach 19.5% of the total population by 2050. The

UAPA in India: Role in Combating Terrorism and Major Concerns The UAPA in India, formally known as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, is India’s principal anti-terrorism legislation. Originally enacted to prevent unlawful activities threatening India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, it was strengthened through amendments, particularly in 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2019, to address evolving

Stubble Burning in India: Causes, Environmental Impact and Challenges Introduction Stubble burning in India refers to the intentional burning of crop residue left after harvesting, particularly paddy straw in Punjab and Haryana. Despite its contribution to air pollution, soil degradation and health problems, the practice persists due to a combination of economic constraints, agricultural policies,

Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs): Significance, Importance & Challenges Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) are ecologically fragile areas notified around Protected Areas (PAs) such as National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. They act as a buffer or “shock absorber” between protected ecosystems and areas of human activity. ESZs are notified by the Central Government under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

Inland Waterways in India: Reducing Logistics Costs & Promoting Green Transport Inland Waterways in India – Introduction Inland Waterways in India refer to the movement of people and goods through navigable rivers, canals, lakes, backwaters and related inland water channels. India has 111 National Waterways (NWs) of which 32 are operational. Cargo movement on National

Valid Visa Does Not Guarantee Entry into India: Articles 14 & 21 and Immigration Law Body I. Constitutional Position of Foreign Nationals Article 14 – Equality Before Law Article 14 uses the expression “any person” and therefore its protection extends to foreigners as well as citizens. However, equality does not require identical treatment where there

Free Public Transport as an Instrument of Social Justice: Welfare Schemes and Fiscal Sustainability Free Public Transport as an Instrument of Social Justice can reduce mobility constraints faced by economically weaker sections, particularly women. States such as Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have introduced free bus travel for women, demonstrating how transport policy can also function

Gandhi’s Struggle Truce Struggle Strategy: Discuss the S-T-S Approach Mahatma Gandhi’s Struggle Truce Struggle Strategy was a method of nationalist mobilisation that combined mass struggle with temporary political settlements, followed by renewed mobilisation when negotiations failed to secure the larger nationalist objective. This approach is often described as the Struggle–Truce–Struggle (S-T-S) strategy, particularly visible during

Agricultural Value-Chain Financing in India: Rationale & Rural Prosperity Agricultural value-chain financing can play a crucial role in transforming India’s rural economy by moving beyond production finance towards financing the entire agricultural value chain. India has built a strong institutional framework for financing agricultural production through Kisan Credit Cards, cooperative credit institutions, Regional Rural Banks

AFSPA 1958: Meaning, Circumstances, Powers & Safeguards The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 was enacted to enable the armed forces to assist civil authorities in areas facing serious insurgency or armed violence. It operates only after an area is declared a “disturbed area” under Section 3. The Act was originally enacted in the