Demand For a Greater Tipraland
Context: The newest political party in Tripura, the Tipraha Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA) Motha, floated in 2019, has created a flutter with its demand for a Greater Tipraland. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Greater Tipraland Core Demands: Efforts: Leadership Approach: Genesis of the demand for Greater Tipraland: -Source: The […]
Article 105 of Constitution
Context: Protesting against the expunction of parts of his speech on the motion of thanks on the President’s Address, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress president has argued that MPs have freedom of speech, and that he did not make any personal allegations in the House. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions […]
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
Context: Data presented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) on Monday in the Lok Sabha revealed that the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is currently functioning with less than 50% of its sanctioned strength, Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Scheduled Tribe Population in India About National Commission […]
About E-Daakhil Portal
Focus: GS II-Polity and Governance Why in News? Total number of consumer complaints filed online through e-Daakhil portal in the country is 35,898. About E-Daakhil portal: National consumer dispute redressal commission: Nodal: Ministry of consumer affairs and public distribution The Act envisages a three-tier quasi-judicial machinery at the National, State and District levels: i. National Consumer […]
Who Are Puisne Judges?
Context: While recommending two names for appointment as judges of the Supreme Court, the Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India said in a statement that the collegium had taken into “consideration the seniority of Chief Justices and senior puisne Judges.” Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What does puisne mean, […]
Uniform Civil Code
Context No decision has been taken on implementing a uniform civil code in the country “as of now”, Union Law Minister told the Rajya Sabha. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Article 44 is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy. These, as defined in Article 37, […]
What Is Judicial Majoritarianism?
Context: As the recent majority judgment of the Supreme Court on demonetisation comes under criticism, the minority judgment by J. Nagarathna is being hailed for its challenge to the RBI’s institutional acquiescence to the Central government. This questions our blind acceptance of numerical majorities in judicial decision-making. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of […]
National Commission for Women
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? The Hon’ble President of India will address the 31st Foundation Day of the National Commission for Women in Delhi. About the National Commission for Women (NCW) Violence against women in India Constitutional Safeguards and Legislations
Beating Retreat Ceremony
Context: The Beating Retreat Ceremony held in Vijay Chowk, Delhi, is a sombre end to the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations in India, including the Republic Day parade held nearby a few days prior. Relevance GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of this article: What is Beating Retreat Ceremony? How has the ceremony evolved? -Source: The […]
Sub-Categorisation of OBCs
Context: The Justice G. Rohini-led commission for the sub-categorisation of other backward classes (OBCs) has been given yet another extension in its tenure by the President, according to a Gazette notification issued by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is sub-categorisation of […]