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10Mar 2025

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Bangladesh’s Political Turmoil: Elections, Economic Crisis, and Instability

Syllabus: GS-2: India and its Neighbourhood , Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Focus: Bangladesh is facing political unrest, economic decline, and rising Islamist influence following the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina’s government. The interim government under Muhammad Yunus has failed to curb violence, leading to public frustration and calls for early elections, while geopolitical tensions with India …

06Mar 2025

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Delimitation in India: Balancing Representation and Political Equity

Syllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution , Elections , Statutory Bodies Focus: With the 2026 deadline for the delimitation freeze approaching, concerns have risen over political power shifts favoring northern states due to their higher population growth. The process raises debates on fair representation, federal balance, socio-economic disparities, and governance performance, making it a crucial electoral and …

03Mar 2025

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Election Commission Addresses Voter ID Duplication Concerns Nationwide

Why in the News? The Election Commission acknowledged duplicate voter ID numbers across States due to manual errors and pledged to rectify them using ERONET. Political parties, including Trinamool Congress, alleged election fraud, accusing the BJP of manipulating voter lists. About Voter ID Duplication Issue: Reports emerged of identical voter ID numbers assigned to different …

19Feb 2025

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Ambedkar’s Thought: Beyond Pragmatism and Dewey’s Influence

Why in the news? A recent debate questions Scott R. Stroud’s interpretation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s philosophy as predominantly Deweyan pragmatism. Scholars argue that Ambedkar’s vision extended beyond pragmatism, incorporating social democracy, Buddhism, and caste annihilation as core principles. Ambedkar’s Growing Global Recognition: B.R. Ambedkar‘s intellectual contributions are gaining worldwide attention, with multiple biographies and …

19Feb 2025

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CEC Appointed Under New Law Amid Supreme Court Challenge

Syllabus: GS-2: Constitutional Bodies , Transparency & Accountability Focus: For the first time, India’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) was appointed under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023. However, the new law has been challenged in the Supreme Court for allegedly undermining the Election …

19Feb 2025

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Soft Power & Elections: UPSC Relevance Explained

Examine the challenges posed by external influence on national electoral processes. How can India safeguard its democratic integrity in an era of global interconnectedness? (250 words) Model Answer: External influence on national electoral processes presents several challenges, particularly in an era of globalization where information, funding, and narratives transcend borders. Some of the major challenges …

19Feb 2025

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American Influence & Voter Turnout: UPSC Perspective

Discuss the role of soft power in international relations with reference to the influence of foreign funding on democratic processes in developing countries. (250 words) Model Answer: Soft power, a concept introduced by Joseph Nye, refers to the ability of a country to influence others through cultural appeal, political values, and diplomatic engagement rather than …

18Feb 2025

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Constitutional Morality: Origins, Evolution, and Contemporary Relevance

Why in the news? Indian courts increasingly invoke constitutional morality to interpret laws, influencing key issues like LGBTQ+ rights, free speech, and national security. Rooted in George Grote’s philosophy and emphasized by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, it balances constitutional adherence with reform. Understanding Constitutional Morality: Constitutional morality refers to a civic culture of respecting constitutional forms, …

01Feb 2025

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Four years on, Myanmar and its continuing nightmare

Syllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood couuntries Why in the News? Recently, Myanmar’s prolonged turmoil highlights the inability of global and regional actors to mediate effectively, leaving internal dialogue as the only viable solution to end its persistent crisis. Introduction Myanmar’s ongoing crisis, triggered by the 2021 military coup, has plunged the nation into …

25Jan 2025

15th National Voters’ Day Celebrated Across the Nation

Why in the news? India is celebrating the 15th National Voters’ Day to encourage voter participation and commemorate the Election Commission’s foundation. The event includes global deliberations on electoral management and participation, attended by President Murmu and key officials. Key Highlights: The 15th National Voters’ Day is being celebrated nationwide on Saturday, January 25, 2025. …

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