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Key UPSC mains coverage areas in Indian Society.

Should India Encourage Larger Families to Reverse Fertility Decline?

A critical analysis of whether incentivizing bigger families is the right response to India's plummeting fertility rates and evolving demographic dynamics.

Jun 12, 2026 • 4 min

Supreme Court Recognizes Homemakers as Nation Builders

The Court mandates a minimum monthly compensation of ₹30,000 for homemakers' unpaid domestic work in compensation claims.

Jun 12, 2026 • 4 min

Crime in India 2026: NCRB Report — Key Findings and Policy Implications

NCRB report reveals a 17% rise in cybercrime while overall crime rates decreased; drug overdoses and crimes against SC/ST also noted.

May 7, 2026 • 3 min

Supreme Court's Take on Hate Speech and Fraternity

The Supreme Court emphasizes the need for fraternity in combating hate speech and its damaging societal impact.

Apr 30, 2026 • 4 min

20 Convicted in Assam Mob Lynching Case: Justice Served?

Court convicts 20 individuals in the brutal mob lynching of two youths in Karbi Anglong, raising questions on justice and public safety.

Apr 21, 2026 • 5 min

Voluntary Simplicity and Intentional Communities in India

A Retreat from Modernity or a Model for Sustainable Living?

Apr 11, 2026 • 5 min

Cinema, Nationalism, and Democracy in India

How the film ‘Dhurandhar’ shapes perceptions of nationalism and its troubling associations with violence in Indian society.

Mar 25, 2026 • 5 min

Supreme Court Advocates Comprehensive Battle Against Hate Speech

Justice Nagarathna stresses that the fight against hate speech should encompass all communities, not just specific ones.

Mar 21, 2026 • 3 min

Is the Supreme Court Effective in Addressing Hate Speech?

Debating the challenges of legal definitions and the role of the judiciary in tackling hate speech and its societal impacts.

Mar 6, 2026 • 6 min

Regulating Social Media: Challenges of Banning for Children

Examining the implications of proposed bans on children's social media use amid rising concerns over online safety and mental health.

Feb 26, 2026 • 5 min

Supreme Court's Stance on Cow Vigilantism Raises Concerns

The judiciary's retreat from enforcing guidelines against cow vigilantism reflects a troubling trend in India’s legal landscape.

Feb 25, 2026 • 5 min

Interfaith Marriages Protected by Allahabad HC: A Milestone

High Court's ruling emphasizes citizen rights over religion, granting police protection to interfaith couples amid state opposition.

Feb 24, 2026 • 5 min

CJI Expresses Concerns Over 2018 Hate Crime Judgment's Viability

The Chief Justice advocates for a case-to-case approach, emphasizing individual rights in hate crime prosecution and prevention.

Feb 24, 2026 • 5 min

Supreme Court Calls for Action on Hate Crimes Legislation

The Supreme Court emphasizes the need for unified approaches to hate crimes, rejecting victim-based classifications to maintain societal harmony.

Feb 19, 2026 • 5 min

Supreme Court Urges Leaders to Foster Fraternity

Top court emphasizes the imperative of restraining speeches that stigmatize communities and encourages constitutional morality in public comments.

Feb 18, 2026 • 5 min