Goa Liberation Day
Context: President tweeted her greetings to the nation on December 19, marking Goa Liberation Day, which is celebrated annually to mark the success of ‘Operation Vijay’ undertaken by the Indian armed forces to defeat Portuguese colonial forces and liberate Goa in 1961. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: History of Goa’s […]
Ban on Alcohol In India
Context: The official death toll from the latest hooch tragedy in “dry” Bihar has mounted to 38. Critics have claimed that one of the reasons behind the tragedy is the state’s prohibition policy, with an official ban on alcohol leading to a thriving underground economy where such spurious alcohol is produced and sold. Relevance: GS […]
About Court Vacations
Context: Recently, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) has said that the Supreme Court will not have a vacation bench when it breaks for its annual winter vacation. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Court Vacations Vacation Bench: Legal Provisions for Vacation Bench Issues with Court Vacations -Source: The Hindu
Recusal of Judges
Context: Recently, a Supreme Court (SC) judge recused herself from hearing a writ petition filed by Bilkis Bano against a Gujarat government decision to prematurely release 11 men sentenced to life imprisonment for gang-raping her during the 2002 riots. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Recusal Reason for Recusal: What […]
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022
Context: Recently, The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has extended the last date for receiving public comments on the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022, till January 2. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Data Bill based on seven principles Applicability of the Bill Key features of the bill Data […]
Law On Acid Attacks in India
Context: Recently, A 17-year-old girl was attacked with an acid-like substance in Delhi’s Dwarka by three assailants while she was on her way to school. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: How prevalent are acid attacks in India? Law on acid attacks Law on the regulation of acid sales According to […]
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 […]