Appointment Of Chief Justice
Context: The affirmation from the Center to the Supreme Court regarding the imminent notification of appointment of Chief Justice (CJ) of the Manipur High Court is a positive development. Indicating a more cooperative stance towards Collegium recommendations, the Center has submitted 70 names endorsed by constitutional authorities from various states for High Court judge appointments. […]
Remote EVM (R-EVM)
Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) introduced the Remote Electronic Voting Machine (R-EVM) in late 2022 to enhance domestic migrant voting and boost the voter turnout from the 2019 general election, which stood at 67.4%. A recent survey by Lokniti-CSDS in September 2023 targeted 1,017 migrants in Delhi’s slums, consisting of 63% men and […]
Mera Yuva Bharat
Context: Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of an autonomous body called Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) – A Platform for Youth Empowerment Key Features: The Need for Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)
What is Hate Speech
Context: A recent analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW) reveals that a concerning number of lawmakers in India have hate speech cases against them. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is “Hate Speech”? Laws related to hate speech in India Article 19 of the Constitution– Freedom of Speech and Expression […]
Global Internet Freedom in 2023
Context: According to a report by Freedom House (a Washington DC-based non-profit) on the state of Global Internet Freedom in 2023, there is a concerning trend of declining Internet freedom for the 13th consecutive year, with 29 countries experiencing a deterioration in the environment for human rights online. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the […]
Parliamentary Committee’s Report on Protected Monuments
Context: A Parliamentary Committee report tabled during the recent special session aims to prune the list of protected monuments in India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Reviewing the List of Centrally Protected Monuments (CPMs) Background: Committee’s Recommendations: Removal of Monuments from the Protected List: Other Major Recommendations of the Committee […]
Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0
Context: Recently, the union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions launched the Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0 Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0 CPGRAMS (Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System):
Controversy Surrounding Women’s Reservation Bill of 2023 and OBC Quota
Context: The Women’s Reservation Bill of 2023 has sparked controversy because it does not include a reservation quota for Other Backward Classes (OBC) women. Critics are concerned about the underrepresentation of OBC individuals in important government roles. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Concerns Regarding OBC Representation: Geeta Mukherjee Report: Arguments […]
Issues Surrounding Aadhaar in India
Context: A recent Moody’s report on “Decentralized Finance and Digital Assets” highlights concerns about India’s large-scale digital identification program, noting that it frequently denies services to users. The report questions the reliability of biometric technology and raises privacy and security risks as well. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights […]
Supreme Court Calls for Enhanced Self-Regulation in TV News Channels
Context: The Supreme Court of India has voiced concerns about the lack of discipline and accountability in TV news channels and called for enhanced self-regulation. It has requested suggestions from representative bodies of TV news channels, News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) and News Broadcasters Federation (NBF), to strengthen the mechanism for dealing with channels […]