Why De-Dollarisation is imminent
Context The war in Ukraine and the subsequent economic sanctions will trigger central banks to go back to their drawing boards to reassess their dependency on the greenback. Relevance GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora Dimensions of Article How sanctions on Russia could lead to […]
Criminal Attack on Privacy
Context The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill 2022 has raised doubts about the privacy of convicted criminals and ordinary citizens. Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions of the Article Aim of the Bill Features of the Bill Issues with the Bill […]
The Assam-Meghalaya Boundary Dispute Resolution
Context: Two months after signing a draft resolution on January 29, Assam and Meghalaya partially resolved a 50-year-old dispute along their 884.9 km boundary. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance (Federalism) Dimensions of the Article: Details About Assam-Meghalaya boundary Dispute Will the partial settlement impact border disputes elsewhere in the Northeast? Assam’s border dispute with […]
Wearing Hijab Is Not Essential Part of Religion: Karnataka HC
Context: The Karnataka High Court upheld the ban on the wearing of hijab (head scarf) by students in schools and colleges in the State. Relevance: GS II- Polity (Executive & Judiciary) Dimensions of the Article: Key takeaways from HC Judgement: How is religious freedom protected under the Constitution? How have courts ruled so far on […]
Uttarakhand to form panel on Uniform Civil Code
Context: The Uttarakhand Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday decided to form a committee of experts on the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code in the State. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: Key Points: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Positive […]
SC keen on ending Mullaperiyar battle
Context: The Supreme court wants to strengthen and widen the ambit and responsibilities of the supervisory committee Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Interstate water disputes), GS-I: Geography (Water Sources), GS-III: Disaster management Dimensions of the Article: Key Points About Mullaperiyar Dam About the Dispute regarding Mullaperiyar river Recent developments regarding Mullaperiyar dam risk Background on […]
Principle Of Reasonable Accommodation
Context The Karnataka High Court rejected an argument in support of permitting Muslim girls wearing head-scarves that was based on the principle of ‘reasonable accommodation’. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Reasonable accommodation: How does the principle work? What is the legal position on this in India? What is Reasonable accommodation: […]
Privilege Motion
Context: The West Bengal Assembly accepted a privilege motion against Leader of Opposition on charges that he threatened four MLAs in the Assembly. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is a privilege motion? Where do these rules find mention? What is the authority of the Speaker/ Chairperson vis-à-vis privilege motion? […]
General Consent for the CBI
Context: Meghalaya has withdrawn consent to the CBI to investigate cases in the state, becoming the ninth state in the country to have taken this step. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is general consent? Which states have withdrawn consent, and why? What does the withdrawal of general consent mean? Central […]
Mekedatu Project
Context: Congress’ padayatra in Karnataka— Namma Neeru Namma Hakku — seeking early implementation of Mekedatu drinking water project culminated at a massive rally which appeared to set the party’s tone for the Assembly elections next year. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Intra-State Relations, Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and challenges […]