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Polity & Governance
CBSE's On-Screen Marking System Faces Criticism Over Technical Flaws and Governance Lapses
The CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 evaluations has come under scrutiny due to 36 identified technical and operational issues, raising concerns about fair assessment and governance in digital education reforms.
- CBSE implemented the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 evaluations despite an internal report flagging 36 technical and operational concerns during a trial run in January 2026.
- The report highlighted risks of superficial evaluation, lack of evaluator interaction for standardized assessment, and absence of mechanisms for re-evaluation by additional head examiners (AHEs).
- Technical issues included slow performance during step-marking, no auto-save feature, and inconsistencies in subject codes, which were later addressed in CBSE's May 2026 FAQ document.
Polity & Governance
Supreme Court Mandates 24-Hour Bail Rulings Using Article 142 Powers to Ensure Speedy Justice
The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to mandate High Courts to deliver bail rulings within 24 hours and set a 3-month deadline for reserved judgments, addressing systemic delays affecting personal liberty under Article 21.
Polity & Governance
CUET-UG Exam Delay Highlights Governance Challenges in National Testing Agency
The CUET-UG 2026 exam faced significant delays due to technical glitches, exacerbating concerns about the NTA's capacity to manage large-scale exams, following recent controversies in NEET and CBSE exams.
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BJP's Electoral Gains in West Bengal Challenge State's Political Exceptionalism Narrative
The BJP's significant electoral gains in West Bengal, securing 77 seats and 38% vote share in 2021 Assembly elections, mark a departure from the state's historical political exceptionalism rooted in Left dominance and cultural distinctiveness.
Debate Over ST Status Post-Religious Conversion: Constitutional and Social Justice Implications
The demand for 'delisting' Scheduled Tribes (STs) who convert to Christianity or Islam has reignited debates on tribal identity, affirmative action, and constitutional provisions, particularly Article 342's silence on religion.
Supreme Court Upholds SIR Process: Electoral Roll Revision and Citizenship Adjudication
The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, validating its constitutional basis under Article 324 and Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, while addressing concerns over voter deletions and documentation requirements.
Air India Dreamliner Crash Probe Highlights Aviation Safety Governance and Technical Oversight
The investigation into the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash that killed 260 people reveals competing theories between pilot error and electrical system failure, exposing critical gaps in aviation safety governance and aircraft maintenance protocols.
International RelationsGS2
Strategic Lessons from Historical Conflicts: Relevance for Contemporary International Relations
The article draws parallels between Britain's strategic failures in the American Revolutionary War and contemporary US challenges in the Iran conflict, highlighting enduring lessons in logistics, strategy, and domestic political constraints for global powers.
EconomyGS3
China's Reduced Oil Imports Mitigate West Asia Crisis Impact on India's Energy Security
China's sharp reduction in crude oil imports amid the West Asia conflict has eased supply pressures for India and other Asian economies, preventing steeper price rises despite the Strait of Hormuz closure affecting 40-50% of India's oil imports.
Disparities in Household Healthcare Spending and India's Emerging Market Resilience
India's out-of-pocket healthcare spending shows sharp state-wise disparities, with Uttar Pradesh and Kerala bearing the highest burden, while India ranks second in Mint's Emerging Markets Tracker due to strong exports and GDP growth.