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13Dec 2024

Align local Body elections with Simultaneous Elections

Syllabus: GS 2: Constitutional Amendments Why in the News? Recently high-level committee recommended aligning urban local government (ULG) elections with state and national elections, and highlighting the delays and challenges of ULG elections. Introduction Urban Local Governments (ULGs) are important units in decentralized governance, ensuring public services and quality of life at the grassroots of …

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27Nov 2024

Defending India’s Constitution : Challenges and Citizen Response

Syllabus: GS-2: Constitutional Amendments ,Fundamental Rights ,Directive Principles of State Policy ,Judicial Review Focus: Recent concerns about the erosion of democratic values, institutional independence, and rising authoritarianism in India have brought the Constitution and its values into sharp focus. Citizens have mobilized through protests like those against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to reclaim and …

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26Nov 2024

75th anniversary of Constitution of India

Syllabus: GS 2: Consitution of India Why in the News? Today, India celebrates the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution on 26 November 1949, but what’s concerning is the overlooked contribution of women in   drafting of Constitution. Introduction Framing of the Constitution of India is often credited to its “Founding Fathers” are often …

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18Nov 2024

Democracy By Force: A Reassessment of Bulldozer Politics

Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary , Judgements & Cases ,Government Policies & Interventions Focus: The Supreme Court’s ruling against the use of bulldozers for demolitions highlights growing concerns over governance tactics that undermine democracy. It underscores the threat of authoritarian practices, where legal procedures are bypassed in favour of strong-arm tactics, raising alarms about the erosion of …

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16Nov 2024

National Press Day: Commemorating Press Freedom And Ethics

Syllabus: GS-2: Fundamental Rights ,Quasi Judicial Bodies Focus: National Press Day is observed annually on November 16 to commemorate the establishment of the Press Council of India (PCI) in 1966. It emphasises the critical role of a free press in fostering a vibrant democracy and promotes the importance of ethical journalism. Overview and Significance Annual …

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