Social Progress Index (SPI) Report
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister (EAC-PM) will release the Social Progress Index (SPI) for states and districts of India on December 20, 2022. Social Progress Index (SPI) Report Objectives Components of SPI
Kerala’s University Laws (Amendment) Bills
Context: The Kerala government has passed the two University Laws (amendment) Bills in the State Assembly to amend laws relating to the governance of State universities and to remove Governor as the Chancellor of said universities. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What do the Bills say? Why is the State […]
What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?
Context Recently Law Minister informed the Rajya Sabha that the States are empowered to enact personal laws that decide issues such as succession, marriage and divorce, in their endeavour to secure a uniform civil code (UCC). Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Article 44 is one of the […]
Apathy Among Urban Voters
Context Following the observation of low urban voter turnout in the recently concluded elections to the assemblies of HP and Gujarat, the Election Commission of India (EC) plans to launch a targeted awareness campaign to combat ‘urban apathy.’ Relevance GS Paaper 2: Constitutional bodies, Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Mains Question The role of […]
The Environmental Aspect of Justice
Context Relevance GS Paper 2: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Mains Question Examine critically the role of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India’s protection and promotion of human rights. (250 Words) About NHRC NHRC objectives: Composition of NHRC Functions of the Commission Powers of NHRC The Commission’s Major Achievements:
A Scathing Attack On Court
Context Relevance GS Paper 2: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Mains Question “Recently, there has been a growing voice in support of reintroducing the NJAC Bill.” Examine the NJAC Act 2014 in light of this statement. (150 Words) The Constitution (99th Amendment) Act of 2014 Appointment procedure Why was NJAC […]
What is an Election Security Deposit?
Context: A political party based in New Delhi lost its election deposit for most of its candidates in the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance (Representation Of People’s Act) Dimensions of the Article: What is an election security deposit? Is the amount same for all elections? When is […]
Overseas Citizenship of India
Context: The Delhi High Court has sought a response from the central government on a petition against the cancellation of a person’s Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Who is an Overseas Citizen? Definition: Benefits to OCI Cardholders: Limitations: -Source: The Hindu
What Are Conjugal Rights?
Context: The State of Punjab has furthered the cause of right to life and personal liberty of prisoners by allowing conjugal visits for inmates. It is expected that this initiative will lead to strengthening of matrimonial bonds and also ensure good conduct of prisoners. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What […]
Dharavi Redevelopment Project
Context: The Bombay High Court (HC) seeks the Dharavi redevelopment project authority’s reply to Public Interest Litigation (PIL) for removal of Mahim Nature Park from the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Dharavi Economic significance of Dharavi What is the Dharavi Redevelopment Project all about? When redevelopment […]