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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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15Jul 2024

REAFFIRMING A RIGHT

Relevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the news? The Supreme Court (SC) ruling ensures divorced Muslim women have access to maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). This judgment empowers Muslim women to …

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30May 2024

WHAT EC MUST GUARANTEE

SYLLABUS: GS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Powers, Functions, and Responsibilities of Constitutional Bodies. Focus: The CEC and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which gave the central government a majority vote in the appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other election commissioners. Source: couseguide The ECI, an independent constitutional authority, ensures …

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21May 2024

CRITICAL TIMES CALL FOR STRONG JUDICIAL ADJUDICATION

SYLLABUS: GS 2: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Focus: The Supreme Court of India will eventually address whether the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and its rules can withstand constitutional scrutiny. Source: OAG Introduction The Supreme Court of India will eventually address whether the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and its rules can withstand constitutional scrutiny. …

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17May 2024

A RIGHT TO FAIRNESS

Syllabus: GS-2: Governance, constitution, and polity. Why in the news? The Supreme Court’s Newsclick verdict emphasises due process, marking a significant step in safeguarding individual rights against arbitrary state power. source:slideshare Focus: Context:The recent Supreme Court verdict in the Newsclick case, delivered by Justices Sandeep Mehta and BR Gavai, underscores the significance of due process. …

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17May 2024

CAN PARTIES BE DE-RECOGNISED OR DE-REGISTERED?

SYLLABUS: GS 2: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Focus: The Election Commission of India (ECI) in its report on enforcement of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has stated that it expects star campaigners to lead by example and not vitiate the fabric of society. This has raised a debate about ECI powers …

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16May 2024

THE LAST OLD-STYLE ELECTION?

Syllabus: GS- 2: Government policies and interventions GS-3: IT & Computers Why in the news? The potential end of traditional Indian election campaigns due to digitalization and evolving voter engagement methods. source:theeconomictimes Focus: The significant changes in Indian electoral politics suggests that the 2024 general election might be the last to follow traditional campaigning methods. …

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07May 2024

INDIA’S PRESS FREEDOM

SYLLABUS: GS 2:Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Focus: India is ranked 159 out of the 180 nations considered in the 2024 edition of the press freedom index, …

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