Detaining non-citizens and the rule of law
Context and Legal Basis Relevance : GS 2(Governance, International Relations) Constitutional and Judicial Principles Assam Detention Practices: Violations & Concerns Backward Linkages Comparative Jurisprudence Larger Implications
EC developing common digital platform for voters
ECINET is a new unified digital platform by the Election Commission of India, aimed at integrating over 40 electoral apps for streamlined, secure, and accessible electoral management. It seeks to enhance voter services, administrative efficiency, and digital governance. Relevance : GS 2(Election Comission) Key Features of ECINET Objectives Development Status Data Integrity & Security Expected Benefits
EC to obtain death registration data for voter roll revision
Objective of the Move Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Election) Legal Basis Key Features of the Reform Role of Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) Voter Information Slip Redesign Context and Significance
Cabinet decides to include caste count in next Census
Context : Key Decision Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Background Context Implementation Details Potential Implications
Govt. brings cybercrime centre I4C under PMLA
Objective of the Move Relevance :GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Technology) Implications of I4C’s Inclusion under PMLA Benefits of the Inclusion Potential Challenges Conclusion
Supreme Court to examine concerns on POCSO clause
Context and Background Relevance : GS2 (Governance, Vulnerable Sections, Health). Issue Raised Key Legal Tension Broader Implications
Is India witnessing judicial despotism?
Judicial Review and Judicial Activism: Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary) Judicial Powers and Accountability: Opposition’s Criticism of Judicial Review: Supreme Court’s Relationship with Government: The Role of Courts in Democracy: Judiciary’s Responsibility and Limits: Governors and Constitutional Oversight: Conclusion:
Diving into SC’s verdict on Governors
Background of the Case Relevance : GS 2(Polity, Governance) Key Issues Before the Supreme Court Supreme Court’s Core Observations Prescribing Timelines (Controversial Move) Use of Article 142 – “Complete Justice” The Tension: Federalism and Democratic Principles Criticism & Concerns Verdict as a Temporary Fix Way Forward
Environment Ministry must roll back order on desulphurising coal plants
Context:A recent study commissioned by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser suggests that the Union Environment Ministry should roll back its 2015 mandate requiring all coal-fired power plants to install Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units. The recommendation is based on India’s coal sulphur content, emissions behavior, and the cost-benefit analysis of FGD installations. Relevance :GS 2(Governance) , GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Key […]
Urdu is the finest specimen of composite cultural ethos of India
Context of the Case Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Key Observations by the Supreme Court Language ≠ Religion Cultural and Civilizational Value of Language Urdu’s Indigenous Roots Linguistic Similarities between Hindi & Urdu Judgment’s Cultural Message Composite Heritage Rejection of Prejudice Wider Implications Policy and Governance Social Harmony Conclusion