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India’s Demographic Dividend at Risk? Key Factors & Policy Interventions India’s Demographic Dividend at Risk? Key Factors & Policy Interventions India’s Demographic Dividend refers to the potential economic growth from a favorable age structure, where the working-age population exceeds dependents. India, with over 800 million people below 35 (UNFPA, 2023), is often seen as being […]

Japan as India’s Anchor Partner in the Indo-Pacific | UPSC Mains 2025 Insights Japan as India’s Anchor Partner in the Indo-Pacific | UPSC Mains 2025 Insights Introduction The Indo-Pacific has become the central theatre of geopolitics in the 21st century, accounting for nearly 65% of global GDP and 60% of global maritime trade (World Bank,

Power, Integrity and Democracy: Analysing the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill 2025 Introduction The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill 2025 mandates resignation or automatic removal of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, if they remain in custody for over 30 consecutive days in cases punishable with five years or more of imprisonment.

UPSC Mains 2025 | GS Paper 1 Analysis | History, Geography & Indian Society | Vishnu IAS Academy The UPSC CSE Mains 2025 Exam is the second stage of the Civil Services Examination, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. It consists of nine descriptive papers that test a candidate’s analytical ability, writing skills, and understanding

Ethical and Infrastructural Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in India’s Judicial Processes Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence—such as learning, reasoning, language processing, and problem-solving. In the context of the judiciary, AI promises to speed up judicial processes, reduce pendency, and improve accessibility. India presently

The Police and Custodial Violence in India: Constitutional Role vs Coercion Introduction The Indian Constitution, under Articles 21 and 22, guarantees the right to life, dignity, and procedural safeguards against arbitrary detention. In this framework, the police are envisioned as constitutional functionaries bound by law, not as instruments of coercion. Yet, custodial violence in India

Dual Residency and Lack of Portability in Voter Identity: Democratic Exclusion in India In a democracy as vast as India, with 1.4 billion citizens and over 96 crore registered voters (ECI, 2024), the principle of universal adult franchise (Article 326 of the Constitution) is foundational. Yet, millions of internal migrants face structural exclusion due to

Institutional and Governance Challenges in Agricultural Research in India | Vishnu IAS Institutional and Governance Challenges in Agricultural Research in India Agricultural research in India has historically been the cornerstone of the country’s food security and rural transformation. The Green Revolution of the 1960s, led by pioneers like M.S. Swaminathan, Norman Borlaug, and C. Subramaniam,

Digital Governance in Public Distribution System: Transforming Food Security in India Digital Governance in Public Distribution System: Transforming Food Security in India Digital governance in Public Distribution System has become a transformative tool for ensuring food security in India. By using Aadhaar-enabled authentication, e-PoS devices, ONORC portability, and real-time monitoring, the PDS is evolving into

India’s Africa Outreach: From Transactional Aid to Trust-Based Partnerships Introduction: India’s engagement with Africa has undergone a strategic transformation in the past two decades. While earlier relations were often confined to aid-driven, episodic interventions, today they are increasingly shaped by shared historical solidarities, pragmatic cooperation, and future-oriented knowledge partnerships. According to the MEA (2024), India’s