What are Zonal Councils?
Focus: GS II- Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, the Minister of Home Affairs chaired the 25th meeting of the Western Zonal Council at Diu. Issues discussed in the Meeting Improvement of banking services in rural areas. Surveillance of rape and sexual assault cases involving women and children, as well as the establishment of Fast Track Courts for such […]
Violation of Code Of Conduct
Context: Recently, two MLAs from Maharashtra were accused in violation of the Code of conduct during Rajya Sabha elections. Other candidates shot off a missive to the Election Commission, alleging that the ballot papers were shown to unauthorised persons after marking them. Relevance: GS-II: Governance, Polity and Constitution Dimensions of the Article: Process of election […]
Statehood Day of Telangana
Focus: GS II- Polity Why in News? The Prime Minister of India greeted the people of Telangana on Statehood Day (2nd June). Key Points On 2nd June, 2014 the north western part of Andhra Pradesh was separated and 29th state Telangana was created with Hyderabad as its capital. The Andhra State Act (1953) formed the first linguistic state of India, […]
What is Sedition Law?
Context: By order dated May 11, 2022, a Bench presided over by the Chief Justice of India, has directed that the petitions challenging the Section 124A be listed for final determination in the third week of July 2022; and that in the meantime suspend the use of Section 124A IPC. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution […]
Questioning the Safety of Aadhaar
Context: Two days after issuing an advisory asking people to refrain from sharing photocopies of their Aadhaar Card, the Unique Identification Development Authority of India (UIDAI) opted to withdraw the notification. It stated that the action was to avert any possibility of ‘misinterpretation’ of the (withdrawn) press release, asking people to exercise “normal prudence” in […]
The Return of the Great Power Rivalries
Context The post-Cold War period of peace in Europe is more an aberration than norm in the continent’s history of conflicts. Relevance GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora Dimensions of the Article Background of the First World War Similarities with the Past Offensive Realism Future […]
Uniform Civil Code
Context: Recently, an expert committee headed by a retired Supreme Court (SC) judge has been constituted by Uttarakhand to implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and for checking all the relevant laws that control personal matters for those living in Uttarakhand. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Positive aspects of Uniform Civil Code include Challenges […]
Atal New India Challenge 2.0
Focus: GS II- Polity and Governance (Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog organised ‘National Outreach Meet’ for the second edition of the Atal New India Challenge (ANIC) at International Centre Goa, hosted by AIC-GIM Foundation. About Atal New India Challenge: Atal New India Challenge is a flagship program of Atal […]
Reservation in Public Employment
Context: Jarnail Singh judgment indicates a critical turn in the jurisprudence of reservation. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives, Issues related to Minorities), GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Constitutional Provisions, Important Judgements) Dimensions of the Article: Constitutional Provisions on Reservation Reservation not a fundamental Right Arguments for applying reservation in promotions Mandal […]
GST Deepens the Churn in the Tax Regime
Context Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that the decisions taken by the GST Council are merely recommendations with “persuasive value” and are not binding. Relevance GS-II: Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Dimensions of the Article GST as an Advisory Body Implications of the Judgement Way Forward GST as […]