Q. Examine the socio-economic factors that perpetuate bonded labour in India, despite legal frameworks aimed at its eradication. Introduction: Bonded labour, also known as debt bondage, is a form of modern-day slavery where individuals are compelled to work to repay debts under exploitative conditions, often without clear terms or timelines. Despite the abolition of the […]
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Q. Examine the institutional challenges faced by Private Member’s Bills and suggest reforms to strengthen their role in India’s democracy. Introduction: Private Member’s Bills (PMBs) are legislative proposals introduced by Members of Parliament (MPs) who are not ministers. They serve as a vital mechanism for MPs to propose legislation reflecting personal convictions, constituency interests, or
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Daily Current Affairs – 1st May 2025 Tourism in India: An Engine of Growth under Threat? Tourism is often hailed as the “smokeless industry” — a potent driver of economic growth, employment, cultural exchange, and regional development. In India, tourism is not just an industry; it is a civilizational continuum — from the Himalayas to
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Indian Polity & Governance 1. The soul of the Constitution lies in its interpretation by the Judiciary. 2. Cooperative Federalism is tested most during a crisis. 3. Is electoral reform the missing link in deepening Indian democracy? 4. Civil services in the 21st century: Balancing neutrality and activism. 5. Transparency vs. Efficiency: The dilemma of
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Daily Current Affairs – 30th April 2025 What’s wrong with using Pegasus for national security: SC The Supreme Court of India, while hearing a case related to the alleged use of Pegasus spyware, questioned if there was anything wrong with the government using such surveillance tools against anti-national elements for security purposes. Justice Surya Kant,
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Q. Critically analyse the effectiveness of the “Polluter Pays Principle” in ensuring environmental justice and sustainable development in India. Introduction: The Polluter Pays Principle (PPP) is a foundational tenet of environmental law that mandates that those who cause environmental degradation bear the costs of managing it. In India, this principle has been enshrined in legal
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Daily Current Affair – 29th April 2025 Misinformation, Media Freedom, and the Paradox of Public Perception in India In today’s digital age, the role of media and the state’s influence on information flows are central to democratic discourse. The latest Pew Research Center survey sheds light on how Indians perceive misinformation, press freedom, and the
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Daily Current Affairs – 28th April 2025 Rodrik’s Political Trilemma When we observe the turbulence in the Western world today — from America’s polarised politics to Europe’s rising far-right movements — we are not simply witnessing bad election cycles or temporary leadership failures. What we are seeing is a deeper, structural crisis — a crisis born
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Micro-listing of Complete GS Syllabus and Lecture-wise Syllabus” document, meticulously curated by Vishnu IAS Academy, offers an exhaustive, lecture-wise breakdown of the UPSC Civil Services Examination General Studies (GS) syllabus. Covering GS Paper I to IV and additional sections like Essay, Optional Subjects, and Current Affairs integration, the document structures the entire syllabus into systematic
