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Subhas Chandra Bose and the INA: Forgotten Heroes of Freedom
India’s freedom struggle is often associated with peaceful protest and civil disobedience led by Mahatma Gandhi. But there was another,...


What is Federalism?
Federalism is a system of government that balances power between a central authority and constituent political units—like states,...


Inflation Explained: Causes, Effects, and How Governments Manage It
Inflation is a term you’ve probably heard countless times—whether in the news, in economic discussions, or even in everyday conversations...


The Geopolitics of Water: The Coming Resource Wars
In the 21st century, the world’s most precious resource isn’t oil or gold—it’s water. As climate change, population growth, and...


The Partition of India: A Human Tragedy that Redrew a Subcontinent
In August 1947, as the British Empire loosened its grip on the Indian subcontinent, two new nations were born: India  and Pakistan . But...


India’s G20 Presidency Aftermath – Key Outcomes and Follow-ups
Introduction India's G20 Presidency in 2023 was a watershed moment in global diplomacy. Under the theme "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (The...


Cut Policy in Indian Budget
What are Cut Motions? Cut motions are a tool the opposition uses to limit government spending in the political and economic context of...


Cyber Security Policy of India
The National Cyber Security Policy of India was first implemented in 2013, with the intention of establishing a trustworthy and protected...


India's Nuclear Programme
What is India's Nuclear Programme? India's nuclear program began in the 1950s, with the establishment of the Atomic Energy Commission and...


Governors in Indian Polity
PART VI of the Indian Constitution deals with the states of India and their governments. It covers the executive, legislative, and...


Inclusive Development
Introduction Inclusive Development refers to including everyone in India's growth narrative. Growth without inclusiveness is hollow and...


Superstition and related Criminal Activities
Introduction Superstition is typically defined as "a belief or behaviour stemming from ignorance, fear of the unknown, reliance in magic...


Anganwadis
Introduction Anganwadi is a government-sponsored child-care and mother-care development programmes in India at the village level. It...


Caste and Indian Society
Introduction The Indian society is divided into various sects and classes. This is due of the prevailing caste structure in the nation....


Interstate River Water Dispute
Introduction For a long time, it has been commonly theorised that nations will go to war for control of water, particularly shared water,...


Pardoning Powers
Introduction A pardon is a mercy, forgiveness, or clemency act. The concept of pardon is a relic from a time when an omnipotent king had...


Right to Die
Introduction The right to life is a fundamental basic human right. It is a fundamental right protected by Article 21 of Part-III of the...


Doctrine of Essentiality
Introduction Sarva Dharma Samabhava is an indigenous notion of Indian secularism that arose in independent India under the influence of...


Compensatory Afforestation Management Fund
Introduction The CAF is a nationally constituted authority with a corpus of crores of money . This is money paid by developers who have...


Corporate Farming
Introduction Corporate agriculture is associated with industrial agriculture and the growing influence of agribusiness in rural...


Food Fortification
Introduction Fortification is the intentional addition of one or more micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) to a food or condiment in...


Is President a Rubber stamp?
Introduction There shall be a President of India—Article 52, Constitution of India. Despite being vested with tremendous power, it is...


Enforcement Directorate
Introduction The Enforcement Directorate was established in 1956 with its headquarters located in New Delhi. It is tasked with enforcing...


Soft Power
Introduction Coined by Joseph Nye in the late 1980s, the term "soft power" refers to the ability of a country to persuade others to do...
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