Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 November 2022
Contents
- Why the judiciary may not pick the best election commissioners
- Lowering gas prices for fertilisers as subsidy rises
Why The Judiciary May Not Pick the Best Election Commissioners
Context
A 5-judge Supreme Court Constitutional bench recently proposed including the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in the committee that appoints Election Commissioners.
Relevance
GS Paper 2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.
Mains Question
Analyze India’s supreme court judge selection process. Suggestions to prevent executive overreach into the judiciary (250 words)
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Lowering Gas Prices For Fertilisers As Subsidy Rises
Context
In response to rising contracted gas prices as a result of the Ukraine war, the Central Government is discussing a mechanism to ensure better prices for fertiliser plants.
Relevance
GS Paper -2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Mains Question
LPG subsidy reduces public health burden and frees up women’s time. Disagree? analyse. (150 words)
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