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Syllabus: GS 2 : Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Focus: The new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhitas have been introduced as a major reform in India’s criminal justice system, replacing colonial-era laws. However, they face criticism for being superficial, lacking substantial changes, and potentially …
Read MoreSource: indiatomorrow.net Relevance: GS 2 – Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions, and Bodies Constituted for the Protection and Betterment of Vulnerable Sections, Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the Population by the Centre and States. Why in the News? In May, a speeding car allegedly driven by a teenager resulted in the tragic deaths of two young …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the news? A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Prashant Kumar Mishra in the Supreme Court has quashed a 2015 notification from the Bihar government. This notification deleted the ‘Tanti-Tantwa’ caste …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Freedom of speech and expression , Dissent and associated cases Judicial actions Focus : The article critically examines Maharashtra’s proposed Special Public Security Bill, 2024, highlighting its vague definitions and potential to criminalise legitimate dissent and debate. It underscores the legal and constitutional concerns raised by the Bill and the importance of protecting …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. source:wordpress Why in the News? The ongoing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over the release of Cauvery water has once again …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: India and its Neighbourhood- Relations. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests. Focus: Nepal-India relations are in the spotlight as both nations seek to mend ties following years of diplomatic and economic tensions. With recent changes in leadership, there’s a renewed opportunity to establish a more …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these Why in the News? In 2024, five Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs who won the Telangana Assembly elections in 2023 defected to the Congress. Many defectors not only won in subsequent elections but also …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth Growth, Development and Employment. Focus: The evolving landscape of global economics and technological advancements, particularly in AI and automation, has spurred discussions on their impact on inflation and central bank policies. These factors highlight the need …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Education Ministry stops Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funds to Delhi, Punjab, and West Bengal for not participating in the PM-SHRI scheme. PM-SHRI aims to upgrade 14,500 government schools as exemplars under National Education Policy 2020, with 60% funded by the Centre. Delhi and Punjab run similar schemes and object to …
Read MoreWhy in the news? State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda (BoB) increased their marginal cost of funds-based lending rates (MCLR). SBI raised MCLRs by 5-10 basis points across various tenors, with the one-month MCLR up to 8.35% and the one-year MCLR to 8.85%. source:toppersnotes About Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate(MCLR): …
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