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About Model Code of Conduct

Context: Chief Election Commissioner of India asked all political parties to strictly adhere to the Mode Code of Conduct (MCC), which lays down a list of dos and don’ts for leaders and parties ahead of elections. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article:  Model Code of Conduct (MCC) Duration and applicability: MCC […]

On Judges and Bureaucrats Joining Politics

Context: The recent resignations of a Calcutta High Court judge and a senior IPS officer in West Bengal, followed by their subsequent entry into political parties, have sparked widespread debate and concern. Questions have arisen regarding the ethical implications of constitutional authorities and government officials joining political parties upon leaving their positions. The issue highlights […]

France Enshrines Abortion Rights in Constitution

Context: Recently, French lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a bill to enshrine abortion rights in France’s constitution, making it the only country to explicitly guarantee a woman’s right to voluntarily terminate a pregnancy. The approved bill amends Article 34 of the French Constitution, explicitly stating that “the law determines the conditions by which the freedom of women […]

About Election Commission of India

Context: Recently, the Election Commissioner of India resigned from his post, just days ahead of the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Election Commission of India Litigations against EC Structure of the Election Commission Issues with ECI Some Powers: Other powers handled by the Election Commission […]

Financial Thresholds Revision Endorsed by Public Accounts Committee

Context: The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has recently endorsed the Finance Ministry’s proposal to increase the financial thresholds for expenditure on ‘New Service’ and ‘New Instruments of Service’ by government ministries and departments. This proposed revision, which marks the 4th instance since Independence, comes after the last revision in 2005, which came into effect […]

 National Commission for Scheduled Castes

Context: Shri Kishor Makwana assumes charge of Chairman National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: National Commission for Scheduled Castes Composition: Functions:

Supreme Court Acknowledges Bail System Inefficacy

Context: The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Satender Kumar Antil vs Central Bureau Of Investigation (2022), has brought attention to the inefficiency of India’s bail system. This acknowledgment underscores the urgent requirement for reforming bail laws to tackle systemic challenges within the criminal justice system and alleviate the crisis of undertrial incarceration. […]

Election Commission’s Proposal to Amend Voter ID Rules

Context: The Election Commission of India has urged the Union government to amend the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and modify voter registration forms. The proposed changes aim to eliminate the necessity for voters to provide reasons for not linking their Aadhaar number with their voter ID card. The EC suggests removing the “sufficient […]

Supreme Court Overturns 1998 Ruling on Parliamentary Privilege

Context: In a recent development, the Supreme Court overturned a 25-year-old majority opinion in the P V Narasimha Rao v State (CBI/Spe) Case, 1998, commonly known as the JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) bribery case. The SC clarified that parliamentary privileges do not shield lawmakers from prosecution for bribery, signaling a departure from the previous ruling’s […]

About The Rajya Sabha Elections

Context: The Rajya Sabha elections in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka witnessed cross-voting by MLAs (Mmeber of Legislative Assembly) belonging to different parties. This has once again raised concerns about the sanctity of the election process. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Rajya Sabha Elections: Constitutional Framework: The election of […]