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20Mar 2025

Delimitation Concerns: Lessons from Jammu & Kashmir, Assam

Syllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution , Elections , Statutory Bodies Focus: With the upcoming 2026 delimitation exercise, concerns have been raised regarding regional power imbalances and communal biases in constituency demarcation. Past experiences in Jammu & Kashmir (2022) and Assam (2023) highlight the risks of unequal representation, administrative inefficiencies, and religious polarization, sparking debates on the …

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20Mar 2025

RIGHT TO DEVELOPMENT: A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT UNDER SCRUTINY

Why in the News? Supreme Court ruling: The SC overturned an NGT order (2022) and a Madras HC decision (2024) halting development in Auroville. Key issue: Lack of environmental clearance cited as a reason for stopping construction. Balancing rights: The judgment emphasized striking a “golden balance” between the right to a clean environment and the …

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13Mar 2025

India’s Global Image vs. Domestic Priorities: Public Opinion Split

Why in the News ? A Lokniti-CSDS survey reveals that 42% of Indians prefer government funds to be spent on poverty alleviation rather than global events like G20, while 29% support enhancing India’s international image, highlighting a debate on national priorities. Survey Insights on National Priorities: A Lokniti-CSDS study, in collaboration with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, …

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12Mar 2025

Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi Defends One Nation, One Poll

Why in the News? Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi appeared before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on One Nation, One Poll (ONOP), arguing that the proposed constitutional amendment does not take away voting rights but raises concerns over Election Commission’s expanded powers. Key Developments in ONOP Debate: Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) …

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06Mar 2025

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 …

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06Mar 2025

OVER-CENTRALISATION THREATENS FEDERAL HEALTH POLICY

Why in the News? The Supreme Court, in the case Tanvi Behl vs Shrey Goyal (2025), has struck down domicile-based reservations in post-graduate medical admissions. The judgment applies to State government medical colleges, marking a significant shift in India’s medical education policy. The Court held that domicile-based reservations violate Article 14 (Right to Equality) of …

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05Mar 2025

Delimitation Debate: Representation, Population, and Federal Challenges

Why in the News? The delimitation exercise, scheduled after 2026, has sparked debates, especially among southern states, fearing a loss of political representation due to population-based seat allocation. Home Minister Amit Shah assured that no state would lose seats, raising further discussions. Key Issues and Concerns: Uneven population growth across states has led to demographic …

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25Feb 2025

MANIPUR’S POLITICAL CRISIS AND THE WAY AHEAD

Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Transparency and Accountability Why in the News? The Right to Information (RTI) Act, once seen as a tool for transparency and accountability, is being gradually weakened through judicial interpretations and administrative delays. The Supreme Court rulings and amendments have effectively transformed RTI into a Right to Deny Information (RDI), …

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20Feb 2025

Manipur’s Political Crisis And The Way Ahead

Syllabus: GS-3: Inclusive Growth, Government Policies & Interventions, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in the News? On February 13, 2025, Article 356 was invoked in Manipur, placing the State under President’s Rule. This move transferred administrative and legislative functions to the President of India, suspending the State government but …

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20Feb 2025

SC to Decide Lokpal’s Authority Over High Court Judges

Why in the News? The Supreme Court will examine whether High Court judges fall under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, following complaints against a sitting judge. The ruling will clarify judicial accountability while ensuring protection from arbitrary investigations without CJI’s prior approval. Highlights about the news: The Supreme Court (SC) will review whether High …

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