Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 January 2023 Contents How India’s Millets Will Benefit From The International Year of Millets Context Relevance GS Paper-3: Major Crops – Cropping Patterns in various parts of the country Mains Question Why is increasing millet consumption and production important for India? Discuss in light of the International Year of Millets […]
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Preparing for UPSC civil services examination is a most dynamic task as the aspirants have to keep themselves updated with the latest on-going events in society. They have to prepare a critical analysis of various government initiatives. Besides they have to understand study different thoughts of various writers for a particular event. Preparing in this way […]
Static Quiz 09 January 2023 (History)
SC Decision Allows for Enforcement of Article 19 Fundamental Rights Against Private Citizens
Relevance: GS Paper 2; Indian Polity; Fundamental Rights The First Amendment to the Indian Constitution Free Speech in the Indian Constitution Supreme Court Rulings on Free Speech Challenge to the First Amendment What Is Article 19 of the Indian Constitution?
Pendency In The Indian Judiciary: Causes and Consequences
Relevance: GS Paper 2; Indian Polity; Judiciary Introduction The judiciary system in India plays a vital role in ensuring justice and fairness in the country. However, the system has been grappling with the problem of pendency for a long time What is Pendency in the Judiciary System? Causes of Pendency Impact of Pendency on the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 January 2023 Contents Freedom in Authority: On the Right to Free Expression Context In a recent decision, the Supreme Court demonstrated sound restraint in examining the issue of misuse of free speech, particularly by political functionaries holding public office. The Supreme Court has ruled that additional restrictions on the fundamental […]
Affordable Rental Housing Scheme
Context: A Parliamentary panel has asked the government to clarify how many of the 66 proposals received under the Affordable Rental Housing Scheme launched for the urban poor, especially migrant workers, during the COVID-19 pandemic have been approved by their respective local urban bodies. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Intervention Dimensions of the Article: […]
Black Carbon Aerosols
Context: According to a study, black carbon aerosols have had an indirect impact on the mass increase of Tibetan Plateau glaciers by altering the long-range transport of water vapor from the South Asian monsoon region. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Black Carbon (BC) aerosols Deposition over Himalayas Impact on […]
Supreme Court Expands Article 19 Ambit
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled that a fundamental right under Article 19/21 can be enforced even against persons other than the State or its instrumentalities. Relevance GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What exactly is the constitutional position on free speech? It is followed by Article 19(2), which lists exceptions […]
Legalising Same-Sex Marriage
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court transferred to itself petitions pending in various High Courts seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What do the petitions say? What is the government’s stand? What about other countries? About Special Marriage Act, 1954 The Act has 3 major objectives: […]