Customs GST officers cannot make arrests arbitrarily on a whim
Context : The Supreme Court ruled that Customs and GST officers cannot arrest individuals arbitrarily and must meet a higher threshold before doing so. Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Governance) Implications:
Govt. questions petitions in apex court for lifetime ban on convicted politicians
Context: Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Governance) Government’s Stand Supreme Court’s Concerns Key Constitutional & Legal Aspects Arguments For Lifetime Ban Arguments Against Lifetime Ban
Panel seeks penalties to end proxy rule by male kin of women panchayat leaders
Background & Context Relevance : GS 2(Polity and Governance) Key Recommendations by Advisory Panel “Exemplary Penalties” for Proxy Leadership Multi-Pronged Strategy for Women’s Empowerment Accountability & Oversight Mechanisms Minimum Education Requirement Debate Challenges & Implications Conclusion
Why are PwDs worried about DPDP rules?
Key Concerns of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Challenges & Conflicts Practical Issues in Digital Data Handling Accessibility Issues Remain Unaddressed
The UGC’s mandate is to elevate not strangulate
Context: Relevance :GS 2(Education , Governance , Polity) Key Points of Contention: Critique of the UGC’s Broader Role: Broader Implications: Conclusion:
Remarkable rise in India’s social security coverage
Key Highlights: Relevance : GS 1(Society ), GS 2(Social Issues , Governance) ILO’s Observations (Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General): Significance and Implications: Broader Context:
Internet shutdowns highest in 2024 globally
Global Context: Relevance : GS 2(Governance) India-Specific Insights: Notable Exam-related Shutdowns: Myanmar Comparison: Advocacy Concerns: Trend Observation:
Women achievers to take charge of PM’s social media accounts for a day
Women Achievers & International Women’s Day (March 8) Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Social Issues) Space Sector Growth & Women Participation Focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) National Games & Youth Achievements Wildlife Conservation & Cultural Significance
Why has the UGC-CARE list of journals been discontinued?
Background: Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Education ) New Suggestive Parameters (36 under 8 Criteria): Why did UGC withdraw the CARE list? Response & Concerns:
SC stays Lokpal order on power over judges
Background: Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary) Supreme Court’s Response: Lokpal’s Reasoning: Contrasting Orders by Lokpal: Judicial Independence vs. Accountability: Constitutional & Legal Provisions Involved: Implications: