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Syllabus: GS2: Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Key Points: Article 370, Special Status of Jammu & Kashmir , Abrogation of Article 370, Supreme court , Lt. Governor , Instrument of Accession. Why in the News? More than four years post the abrogation of Article 370, the recent unanimous Supreme Court ruling has …
Read MoreNews Today in New Delhi, Prime Minister will speak with Sultan of Oman Haitham Bin Tarik. Prime Minister and Indian President will give Sultan Haitham bin Tarik a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan. It is also planned for Sultan Tarik to visit the National Gallery of Modern Art during his three-day State Visit. The Sultan …
Read MoreFocus: Tavleen Singh’s article advocates ending all reservations. Singh’s characterization of the ensuing discussion as “controversy” oversimplifies the discourse. Constitutional status of reservation: Article 15(4) – 1st Amendment, 1951 – Special provision for the Advancement of Backward Classes. Article 15(5) – 93rd Amendment, 2006 – Provision for Reservation for Backward, SC, and ST classes in …
Read MoreWhy in the News? ISRO is planning to launch Chandrayaan-4 and Bharatiya Antariksh Station. Chandrayaan-4 Mission Objective: Retrieve samples from the Moon. Timeline: Launch planned in four years. Technological Challenges: Developing robotic arm, docking mechanisms, sample transfer, and re-entry capabilities. Crucial Experiment: SPADEX experiment demonstrating autonomous docking capability to be launched in the next three …
Read MoreWhat is Asymmetric Federalism? Asymmetric federalism is a governance model where regions within a federal state enjoy varying degrees of autonomy, deviating from a uniform distribution of powers. It accommodates diverse needs, granting specific states or regions unique provisions or privileges, reflecting flexibility in the distribution of authority within the federal structure. Quasi-Federal Governance: India’s …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Maldives government, led by President Mohamed Muizzu, has opted not to renew the hydrographic survey agreement with India. Initially signed on June 8, 2019, during the Indian Prime Minister’s visit, the agreement allowed India to conduct a hydrographic survey of Maldivian waters. Source: Pinterest Agreement Details and Termination Process: The …
Read MoreSant Kabir Das emphasized an egalitarian society, as reflected in his couplet urging to inquire about knowledge, not caste. Historical Caste-Based Social Order: India grappled with a hierarchical social order, predominantly based on caste, influencing societal judgments more than individual talent or skills. The Varna system initially assigned caste based on a person’s profession, but …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Interpol’s launched Operation Storm Makers II reveals an alarming expansion of fraud schemes linked to human trafficking victims, extending beyond Southeast Asia. Operation Overview: Conducted by Interpol Headquarters in Lyon, France. Executed from October 16 to 20. Encompassed law enforcement agencies in 27 countries across Asia and other regions. Focused on …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has reached its six-month mark, characterized by dynamic developments and strategic shifts. Source: The Hindu Challenges in Ukraine’s Counteroffensive: Struggling Counteroffensive: Despite initiating a much-anticipated counteroffensive with Western backing, Ukraine encounters obstacles in achieving significant breakthroughs on the battlefield. Quest for Military Assistance: President Volodymyr Zelensky’s …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Delhi High Court asserts that decisions on the legitimacy of parties with caste, religious, ethnic, or linguistic names should be within the purview of Parliament. Policy-making falls outside the judiciary’s domain, and such matters should be deliberated in the legislative forum. Background of the Case: A petition was filed by …
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