Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 July 2022
Contents
- Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Minority status of religious, linguistic communities is State-dependent
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Context
External Affairs Minister introduced the Weapons of Mass Destruction and Their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022, which amends the 2005 Act.
Relevance
GS Paper 2: Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted For The Vulnerable Sections
Mains Question
Examine the Weapons of Mass Destruction and Their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022, critically. (250 words)
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Minority status of religious, linguistic communities is State-dependent
Context
The Supreme Court stated that it is a settled position that a community’s religious and linguistic minority status is to be determined state-by-state based on state population.
Relevance
GS Paper 2: Structure, organisation and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary
Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and the States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Mains Question
Discuss the role and function of India’s National Commission for Minorities. Do you believe it requires more authority to ensure social justice for Indian minorities? (250 Words)
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