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 […]
Sub-Categorisation of OBCs
Context: After more than five years of its formation, the commission for the sub-categorization under Justice Rohini of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) is now in the final stages of finishing its task. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is sub-categorisation of OBCs? What is the Commission’s brief? It was […]
What Are The Electoral Bonds?
Context: The government has opened yet another week-long window for electoral bond sales starting December 5. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Governance and Government Policies) Dimensions of the Article: What are Electoral Bonds? Why have they attracted criticism? Government’s response defending the Electoral Bonds scheme -Source: The Hindu
Indian Railways Management Service (IRMS)
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Railways announced that from 2023 onwards, recruitment to the Indian Railways Management Service (IRMS) will be done through a specially designed examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is the new Railway Services exam like? How is […]
What Are Personality Rights?
Context: The Delhi High Court recently passed an interim order to prevent the unlawful use of Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan’s name, image and voice. The court, through its order, restrained persons at large from infringing the personality rights of the actor. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What are personality rights? […]