{"id":133513,"date":"2024-09-21T18:19:46","date_gmt":"2024-09-21T12:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=133513"},"modified":"2024-12-26T12:01:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T06:31:07","password":"","slug":"alternate-dispute-resolution-adr-india","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/docs\/alternate-dispute-resolution-adr-india","title":{"rendered":"Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) in India: Mechanisms, Benefits and Challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dispute Redressal mechanism is a structured process that <\/span><b>addresses disputes or grievances <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that arise between two or more parties engaged in business, legal, or societal relationships. ADR refers to any <\/span><b>procedure agreed to by the parties of a dispute<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in which they use the services of a neutral party to assist them in reaching an agreement and avoiding litigation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff6600;\"><b>Nature<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dispute Redressal Mechanisms are <\/span><b>typically non-judicial in nature,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which denotes that they are not resolved within the court of law, although the outcome may sometimes be legally binding (e.g., in arbitration).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff6600;\"><b>Constitutional Provisions<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-133514 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-72.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"697\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-72.webp 823w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-72-300x155.webp 300w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-72-768x398.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span class=\"vc_button\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Enroll now for UPSC Online Course<\/i><\/a><i><\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Methods of ADR<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dispute Redressal mechanisms are used in dispute resolution and may incorporate conciliation, conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-133515 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-74.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"528\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-74.webp 780w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-74-300x177.webp 300w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-74-768x452.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arbitration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arbitration is considered an adjudicatory <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/upsc-notes\/alternate-dispute-redressal-mechanism\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alternate dispute resolution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mechanism in which a neutral third party, known as the arbitrator, decides the dispute on its merits.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Present status<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Arbitration is a legally enforceable and binding alternative to traditional court proceedings, though it is <\/span><b>not the only enforceable option. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other ADR mechanisms like mediation can also lead to legally binding settlements if agreed upon by the parties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Related Statutory Provisions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 consolidated the law related to domestic arbitration, international commercial arbitration, and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Judicial Intervention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Act <\/span><b>minimizes judicial intervention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and provides mechanisms for the removal and replacement of arbitrators.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Speedy Disposal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The 1996 Act was amended in 2015 and 2019 to ensure the speedy disposal of disputes by arbitral tribunals, encourage institutional arbitration, and ensure fairness in arbitral proceedings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conciliation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conciliation is a non-adjudicatory alternate dispute resolution mechanism where a neutral third party helps the disputing parties resolve their disputes amicably.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Role of Conciliator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The conciliator plays an active role and may offer suggestions or views to help the parties reach a settlement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Related Provisions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In 1980, UNCITRAL framed the <\/span><b>Conciliation Rules<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for resolving international commercial disputes uniformly through conciliation. These rules were adopted by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/78th-session-of-the-united-nations-general-assembly-unga\/\"><b>UN General Assembly<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and India, as a signatory, has incorporated them into its domestic legislation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Success Story<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Himachal Pradesh High Court initiated a \u201cConciliation Court\u201d pilot project, successfully referring civil cases to conciliation before trials commenced.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>2. Mediation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediation is known as third-party facilitated negotiation, where a neutral third party helps disputants come to an amicable settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Role of Mediator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In mediation, the mediator plays a passive role, merely assisting the parties to negotiate and arrive at their own settlement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Wider Powers of Conciliator<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In India, a conciliator has wider powers than a mediator. While a conciliator can suggest and reformulate settlement terms, the mediator&#8217;s role is limited to facilitating the parties&#8217; negotiations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Present Status<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Court-annexed mediation centres operate in several trial courts across India, such as in Allahabad, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Jamnagar, and Surat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Statutory Provisions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Several Acts mandate mediation or conciliation before further court proceedings, such as:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Hindu Marriage Act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which requires reconciliation efforts before proceeding to trial.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Family Courts Act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which encourages mediation and conciliation in matrimonial disputes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>3. Negotiation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negotiation closely resembles mediation but usually involves the parties themselves settling their disputes without the intervention of a third party.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Limited Role of Third Parties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Even if a negotiator is involved, their role is limited to facilitating communication between the parties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Mediation and Negotiation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Both are effective for disputes such as family, neighborhood, matrimonial, and industrial disputes, where continuing relationships are often important.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff6600;\"><b>Platforms for ADR in India<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India uses various platforms to facilitate ADR, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/lok-adalats\/\"><b>Lok Adalats<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Permanent Lok Adalats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>Mediation Centres<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These platforms provide alternate forums to resolve civil and family disputes efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-133516 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-76.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"528\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-76.webp 662w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-76-300x217.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2021<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Act aims to prevent misuse by &#8220;fly-by-night operators&#8221; who exploit the law to secure fraudulent awards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Key Features<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Qualifications of Arbitrators<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Amendment removed the arbitrator qualifications under the 8th Schedule of the 1996 Act. These qualifications will now be prescribed by regulations framed by the <\/span><b>Arbitration Council of India (ACI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allowing for more flexibility in arbitrator appointments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-133517 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-78.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-78.webp 835w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-78-300x172.webp 300w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-78-768x441.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unconditional Stay on Awards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If an award is found to be based on fraud or corruption, the court can grant an unconditional stay while an appeal under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act is pending. This prevents the enforcement of fraudulent awards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Retrospective Application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Amendment applies retrospectively from 2015, meaning that awards granted under fraudulent conditions since then can be stayed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Impact on Dispute Resolution<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Checks on Fraud<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Act helps to prevent fraud and corruption in arbitration, ensuring that awards are fair and legitimate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promotion of India as a Hub<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: By removing the strict qualification requirements from the 8th Schedule, the Act promotes India as a global commercial arbitration hub, attracting eminent arbitrators to the country.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Issues with the Proposed Amendment<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Role of Losing Party<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Amendment introduces concerns that a losing party may allege corruption or fraud to prolong litigation, as courts can now stay awards unconditionally during appeal processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Retrospective Application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The retrospective nature of the Amendment may open the floodgates for new litigation, potentially affecting the enforcement of international contracts and harming India&#8217;s ease of doing business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unclear Definitions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The Act does not clearly define fraud or corruption, which may cause ambiguity in legal proceedings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff6600;\"><b>Advantages of ADR<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>As per the 222nd Law Commission Report, the benefits of ADR include<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Less Expensive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: ADR is more cost-effective than litigation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Less Time-consuming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: ADR processes, especially arbitration, are faster since there are no lengthy appeals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Free from Technicalities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: ADR offers flexibility, allowing parties to design procedures to fit their needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Confidentiality<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Parties can discuss disputes without fear of public disclosure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Continuing Relationships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Unlike litigation, which can create adversarial relationships, ADR fosters reconciliation, preserving goodwill between parties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved Enforcement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: ADR helps improve the speed of contract enforcement, which is crucial for doing business, as noted by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/upsc-notes\/world-bank\/\"><b>World Bank\u2019s<\/b><\/a><b> Ease of Doing Business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saving Forex Reserves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: By resolving disputes domestically through arbitration, India saves significant amounts of foreign exchange that would otherwise be spent in international arbitration hubs like Singapore.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff6600;\"><b>Limitations of ADR<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Lack of Awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Many people, including legal professionals, are unaware of ADR mandates and its processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Good Faith Required<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: ADR\u2019s success hinges on the good faith of the parties involved, making it difficult to resolve disputes if trust is lacking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skepticism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Many litigants remain skeptical of ADR, opting to pursue formal court proceedings if dissatisfied with the result.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Voluntary Process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: ADR cannot force parties to resolve disputes without mutual consent. Without an agreement, parties cannot be compelled to use ADR mechanisms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Forcible Transfers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In some cases, courts might refer disputes to ADR even if one party is unwilling, which can lead to dissatisfaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Neutral Arbitrator Bias<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Losing parties often claim that the arbitrator was biased, undermining confidence in the ADR process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Limited Scope<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: ADR typically resolves civil or monetary disputes but cannot issue injunctive orders or deal with serious criminal cases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No Appeal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Decisions made through arbitration cannot be appealed, unlike in formal courts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #ff6600;\"><b>Challenges and Considerations<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Enforceability of Agreements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensuring that agreements reached through ADR are legally binding is a critical challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Power Imbalance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: ADR may not be effective in cases where there is a significant power imbalance between the parties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Training and Qualifications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The effectiveness of ADR depends heavily on the competence and training of arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><b>Way Forward<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Speedy and Successful ADR<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Using tools like <\/span><b>e-Lok Adalat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and expanding the scope of pre-litigation mediation can build litigants&#8217; trust in ADR mechanisms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promote ADR as a Career<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: There is a need to create a cadre of well-trained arbitrators and mediators by setting quality control standards and ensuring ethical conduct.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reducing Judicial Pendency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Since governments are involved in a significant portion of pending cases, opting for ADR can reduce court backlogs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Coordinated Efforts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Collaboration between the judiciary, government, and legal professionals is essential to create a robust ADR ecosystem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expand Scope<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Arbitration and mediation centres should be established to address non-commercial disputes as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Attitudinal Change<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Building public confidence in ADR as a legitimate and trustworthy option for dispute resolution is key.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Other Measures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Improving infrastructure, skilling lawyers in ADR, and providing the necessary manpower are essential steps for promoting ADR.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-133389 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-57.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"839\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-57.webp 1920w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-57-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-57-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-57-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-57-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/unnamed-57-1568x882.webp 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span class=\"vc_button\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pw.live\/batches\/upsc?utm_source=seo+upsc+batch&#038;utm_medium=seo+upsc&#038;utm_campaign=seo&#038;utm_id=upsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Enroll now for UPSC Online Course<\/i><\/a><i><\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.7471%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 366.558%; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #ff5e00; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>Must Read<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.0324%; text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #e9ebe8;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/current-affairs\/\"><b>Current Affairs<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 316.526%; text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #e9ebe8;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/editorial-analysis\/\"><b>Editorial Analysis<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.0324%; text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #e9ebe8;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/upsc-notes\"><b>Upsc Notes\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 316.526%; text-align: center; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000; background-color: #e9ebe8;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/blogs\/\"><b>Upsc Blogs\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.0324%; 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