Sedition law- Developments in SC: Strong message to Govt.
Context: The Chief Justice of India indicated that Section 124A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code may have passed its time asking the government what was the need for the ‘colonial law’ of sedition after 75 years of Independence. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Judiciary, Important Judgements, Constitutional Provisions – Fundamental Rights, Government Interventions and […]
16 July 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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PIB – 16 July 2021
COVID TEEKA SANG SURAKSHIT VAN, DHAN AUR UDDYAM Focus: GS III- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Minister of Tribal Affairs virtually launched the nationwide campaign “COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam” to accelerate the pace of COVID vaccination among tribals in India. About COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam: […]
16 July Static Quiz 2021 (Polity)
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Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 15 July 2021
Contents Showing the way out: On K.P. Oli’s ouster in Nepal Showing the way out: On K.P. Oli’s ouster in Nepal Context: Nepal has a new Prime Minister after the Supreme Court overrules Mr. Oli again. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Foreign Policies and Developments affecting India’s Interests) Mains Question: Nepal-India relations are deep, wide-ranging, […]
Showing the way out: On K.P. Oli’s ouster in Nepal
Context: Nepal has a new Prime Minister after the Supreme Court overrules Mr. Oli again. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Foreign Policies and Developments affecting India’s Interests) Mains Question: Nepal-India relations are deep, wide-ranging, and unique, but also fraught with complexities. Much of the complexity stems from the fact that the political leadership handles […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 15 July 2021
Contents Assam-Mizoram border dispute: Baggage of the past India: Future of Afghanistan cannot be its past SC to examine plea challenging sedition law HC on compassionate appointment and personal laws Drop cases filed under Section 66A: Centre Assam-Mizoram border dispute: Baggage of the past Context: Recently, several IED (Improvised Explosive Device) blasts were carried out […]
Assam-Mizoram border dispute: Baggage of the past
Context: Recently, several IED (Improvised Explosive Device) blasts were carried out inside Cachar district of Assam allegedly by miscreants from Mizoram. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Inter-State Relations) Dimensions of the Article: Background to the Assam – Mizoram Border Dispute Other Boundary Issues in Northeast Way Forward Background to the Assam – Mizoram Border Dispute […]
India: Future of Afghanistan cannot be its past
Context: Amidst rapid advances made by the militant group Taliban on towns and border check-posts in various parts of Afghanistan – Indian External Affairs Minister said that the world won’t legitimise a Taliban regime that comes to power in Kabul by force. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of […]
SC to examine plea challenging sedition law
Context: The Supreme Court agreed to examine a fresh plea by a former army officer challenging the Constitutional validity of the sedition law on the ground that it causes “chilling effect” on speech and is an unreasonable restriction on free expression, a fundamental right. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions – Fundamental Rights, Government […]