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Why in the news? The Washington Post implicates RAW officials in an alleged plot to assassinate Sikh activists in New York, implicating senior Indian officials. About Allegations and Involvement: The Washington Post implicates RAW official Vikram Yadav in directing businessman Nikhil Gupta to hire a hitman to kill Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New …
Read MoreWhy in the news ? The Supreme Court considers a petition questioning whether ex-Muslims should be governed by Muslim Personal Law or secular laws. source:TH About the Legal Argument: The Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre and Kerala on a writ petition filed by Safiya M, a former Muslim. Safiya seeks a declaration that …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-II: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Powers, Functions, and Responsibilities of Constitutional Bodies. Why in the news ? Inadequacies in India’s Model Code of Conduct prompt calls for reform to address contemporary electoral challenges and ensure fairness. source:courseguide Introduction: Nehru’s “The Discovery of India” discusses the challenges of democracy and elections. The Model …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Focus: The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Election Commission (EC) in response to a writ petition filed. The petition seeks a directive to mandatorily cross-verify the count in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with votes recorded in …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues . Taxation and Tax reforms Government Budgeting Policy Transformation Why in the News? Recent tax data revealing a surge in personal income tax collections and a decline in corporate tax revenues have sparked discussions on India’s tax system’s fairness and effectiveness. The shift towards greater reliance on personal …
Read MoreThe term “early medieval” denotes the transitional era bridging the gap between the ancient and medieval periods. During this time, there was a notable proliferation of local states. Following the passing of Harsha in 647 AD, Lalitaditya of the Karkota dynasty in Kashmir briefly held sway over Punjab, Kanauj, and parts of Bengal. However, his …
Read MoreDuring the thousand-year period spanning from the eighth to the eighteenth century, significant transformations occurred in both India and the wider world. These changes encompassed social, political, and cultural realms, impacting the lives and ideologies of people across continents. India, with its longstanding trade and cultural ties with regions surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, including the …
Read MoreIntroduction The Sangam Age extends from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD in South India, also known as Muchchangam. Sources to study Sangam Age Archaeological ● Megalithic burials of South India ○ Buried their dead in urns made of red pottery, mostly not surrounded by stones, on slopes of the hills. ■ …
Read MoreIntroduction South India witnessed intense conflict between the Chalukyas of Badami and the Pallavas of Kanchi from the 6th to 9th centuries AD. Despite the conflicts, this period saw remarkable advancements in culture, literature, and various art forms in the region. CHALUKYAS Sources to Study Inscriptions: The inscriptions on the Allahabad Pillar attributed to Samudragupta …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3-Inequality in India and its impact Focus : Top of Form Income inequality in India is stark, with the top 1% owning 22.6% of national income and 40.1% of wealth in 2022-23. From 1990 to 2022, the number of very high net worth individuals rose from 1 to 162, while income tax filers increased …
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