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BANGLADESH’S FLIGHT TOWARDS AUTHORITARIAN RULE Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 India and its Neighbourhood Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Why in the News? On June 7, Bangladesh’s interim Chief Adviser, Prof. Muhammad Yunus, addressed the nation announcing elections in April 2026 and unveiling the proposed ‘July Proclamation’. Amid constitutional reform efforts and growing restrictions on major …
Read MoreUNIVERSITIES MUST RESPECT CONSTITUTIONAL FREE SPEECH Syllabus: GS-2 : Fundamental Rights, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? A recent controversy surrounding university faculty being penalised for voicing personal opinions has reignited the debate on academic freedom and freedom of speech in India. With India’s global press freedom ranking at 151, concerns about shrinking …
Read MoreSC Questions Validity of Unopposed Election Victories Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has questioned whether unopposed election victories without a minimum vote threshold violate voters’ rights, highlighting concerns over Section 53(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and seeking the Centre’s response within four weeks. Challenge to Section 53(2) and …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Judiciary, Fundamental Rights , Judicial Review , Separation of Powers , Judgements & Cases Focus: Recent allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma have reignited debates around judicial accountability and media trials. Concerns over premature judgments, public scrutiny, and the need for procedural fairness have brought the spotlight back on in-house mechanisms and constitutional safeguards …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court of India quashed a criminal case against Congress MP Imran Pratapgadhi for a poem, reaffirming that artistic expression is vital to free speech and cannot be curbed merely due to majority disapproval. SC Quashes Case Against Imran Pratapgadhi: The Supreme Court of India quashed a criminal case against …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
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