Polity-Data Democracy and India !!!
To avoid data colonisation and allow for genuine empowerment, people must control the data they generate. […]
Polity-Land Mark Judgements-Part 2 !!!
Content:- Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978)-Beginning of a golden era of human rights jurisprudence in India. Article 21 and the Due Process of Law. Gopalan Vs State of Madras ; Satwant Singh and his Passport. Maneka Gandhi's Passport, Surya and a Scandal. Breathing Life into Article 21 Small [...]
Polity-Understanding Article 370 !!!
Why it was incorporated? […]
Polity – Rethinking regulators and regulatory Acts !!!
Background :- The digital era is marked by its potentials and disruptions. The new children on the block such as Artificial Intelligence , nano-technology, 3d printing are still beyond the reach of our imagination. In this ever changing and ever evolving era, it is only natural that the rule books [...]
Polity-Landmark Judgements-Part 1 !!!
Note-Given that polity has again taken center stage of the exam (Prelims 2017) and to help the students with respect to tackle off-beat questions like Coelho case etc, we have diversified and creating materials which will help take your polity score to the next level. Here is what is being [...]
The UPSCTREE Nector !!!
Dear All, We know that our editorials have been very helpful in your preparation and have played an important part in helping you get a better perspective and at times secure a rank (Saumy-4, Ashutosh-370, Bambam-949). Hundred of mails and comments are testimony to it. Here are few must reads [...]
Polity-Beacons curb: Red, blue, ordinary
In a most welcome move, the Union Cabinet has decided to disallow the use of the red beacon on vehicles on India’s roads. Starting May 1, only vehicles on emergency services, such as ambulances, fire trucks and police cars, will be permitted the use of a beacon — from now, [...]
Polity-On creating a Rail Development Authority !!!
Creating a Rail Development Authority for India is among the most significant reforms to an infrastructure system undertaken by the government. The railways connect the country’s far corners and act as a driver of the economy. […]
Polity-Internet Bill of Rights !!!
Recently, Brazilian society celebrated three years of the enactment of the Internet Bill of Rights (Marco Civil da Internet). It is the first ever national law to “establish principles, guarantees, rights and obligations for the use of the Internet” and has been praised internationally for its progressive nature. Among many reasons [...]
Policy Watch-National Policy for Skills Development and Entrepreneurship !!!
Excerpts from the speech of President. […]