National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Context: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) issued notice to the district authorities of Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand after it took cognisance of reports that a Dalit youth was beaten up for entering a temple. The youth was allegedly beaten up with a burning piece of wood all night for entering the temple premises. Relevance: […]
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has celebrated its 18th Foundation Day. About NCPCR Composition of NCPCR Functions the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR): The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) carries out the following functions: Safeguards: Investigation and […]
Section 6A of the Citizenship Act 1955
Context: Recently, A Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said it will first take up for preliminary determination whether Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 suffers from any “constitutional infirmity”. Relevance: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: The Section 6A of Citizenship Act 1955 Section 6A -Source: Indian Express
Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
Context Recently, The Supreme Court held that a State government’s authority under the Constitution to form a committee to examine the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) cannot per se be challenged. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Article 44 is one of the Directive Principles of […]
Regulations for Foreign Universities in India
Context Foreign universities and educational institutions could soon be allowed to set up campuses in India as per the draft regulations made public by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What has the UGC proposed? What does the NEP say? -Source: The Hindu
Supreme Court Expands Article 19 Ambit
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled that a fundamental right under Article 19/21 can be enforced even against persons other than the State or its instrumentalities. Relevance GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What exactly is the constitutional position on free speech? It is followed by Article 19(2), which lists exceptions […]
Legalising Same-Sex Marriage
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court transferred to itself petitions pending in various High Courts seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What do the petitions say? What is the government’s stand? What about other countries? About Special Marriage Act, 1954 The Act has 3 major objectives: […]
Assam Delimitation
Context: The new year has started with the Election Commission kicking off the process of delimitation of Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies in Assam. The most-recent delimitation exercise, that of Jammu and Kashmir, took a little over two years to complete. Relevance: Polity and governance Dimensions of the Article: Importance of delimitation Why is delimitation being […]
Mahadayi River Dispute
Context: Karnataka’s decision to go ahead with a water diversion project on river Mahadayi has escalated its long-standing dispute on the issue with neighbouring Goa. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Details: About Mahadayi(Mandovi) river What is the Kalasa-Banduri Nala project? Why is the Dispute? What did the Tribunal say? What […]
Draft Rules for Online Gaming
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has released the Draft Rules for Online Gaming. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Draft Rules for Online Gaming: Self Regulatory Body: Additional due diligence Random Number Generation Certificate: Betting: Appoint a compliance officer Online gaming sector in India What is […]