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20Nov 2024

SC Questions Delay in Northeastern States’ Delimitation Process

Why in the news? The Supreme Court questioned the Union government’s delay in initiating delimitation in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur, despite a 2020 order to begin the process. Background: The Supreme Court raised concerns over the delay in the delimitation process in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur. The Court questioned the Union government for …

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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

India Needs World Class Policy Schools

Syllabus: GS 2: Government Interventions Why in the News? Recently, debates and discussions about India’s need for a globally recognized public policy body have resurfaced, highlighting the gap in domestic policy studies and its limited impact on governance when it is compared with global peers around the world. Introduction India, the world’s largest democracy, faces …

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09Nov 2024

Waqf Land Dispute in Karnataka: Political Tensions

Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Focus: The controversy over the Waqf Board’s notices to farmers in Karnataka, particularly in Honawad village, has gained statewide attention. Allegations of land seizures, political infighting, and communal tensions have escalated, leading to debates about the Waqf Act and its potential reforms ahead of upcoming elections. Background of the …

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06Nov 2024

Supreme Court Partially Upholds Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Education Act, 2004

Why in the news? The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, excluding provisions on higher education. This decision overturned the Allahabad High Court’s earlier ruling that struck down the Act for breaching secularism principles. Allahabad HC’s Concerns The Allahabad HC ruled that the Act breached …

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28Sep 2024

Model Code of Conduct’s Economic Impact and Duration

Why in the news? The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) affects economic decisions during elections, with the recent 2024 elections marking the longest enforcement period in recent history. About the Impact of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC): Definition and Purpose: The MCC is enforced from election announcement to results, restricting governments from making policy …

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28Sep 2024

Rethinking India’s electoral Landscape: The case for One Nation, One Election

Syllabus: GS 2: Indian Constitutions and features Issues and challenges pertaining to Federal Structure Why in the News? The One Nation, One Election initiative is gaining attention as the Indian government pushes for synchronized elections. This proposal aims to enhance governance efficiency and reduce the financial burden of frequent polls, sparking significant debate among political …

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26Sep 2024

Assam Government to Implement Key Accord Recommendations

Why in the news? The Assam government is moving forward to implement 52 recommendations of the Justice Biplab Sarma Committee on Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, pending constitutional amendments for 15. Key Recommendations for Implementation by 2025: The state government will implement recommendations regarding language, land, and cultural heritage. Measures include creating revenue circles …

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