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Why in the News? Reports highlight: In 2023, alarming reports from Jharkhand and Odisha revealed that many households were removed from the Public Distribution System (PDS). State-wide issue: Bihar also faces PDS struggles, particularly among marginalized communities like the Musahars, exacerbated by the COVID-19 supply crisis. Challenges with PDS Access and Quality Exclusion of households: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court has proposed establishing new Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) benches in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh to address the rising backlog of defence-related cases, ensuring timely justice for military personnel in these underserved regions. Expansion of Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT): The Supreme Court has proposed establishing new AFT …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla celebrated women’s leadership at the ‘Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0’ event, emphasizing empowerment, gender equality, and grassroots development, with over 500 tribal women representatives participating in the historic gathering. Empowering Women for Socio-Economic Transformation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized the critical role of women leadership in …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States Why in the News? The ruling government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party/National Democratic Alliance (BJP/NDA), is seriously pursuing the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) framework. Introduction ONOE aims to synchronise Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections into a single electoral cycle. Proponents …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS – 2- Judicial accountability, Supreme court , judges , impeachment Focus : The article explores the mechanisms for judicial accountability in India, emphasizing the difficulties in holding judges of the higher judiciary accountable. It examines the impeachment process, significant case studies like Justice V. Ramaswami and Justice Soumitra Sen, issues with the current …
Read MoreWhy in the news? 55 Rajya Sabha MPs seek the removal of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for making controversial remarks, triggering an inquiry into judicial conduct and impartiality. Understanding the Procedure for Removing Judges: Legal Framework: Articles 124 and 217 of the Indian Constitution outline the removal process for judges of the Supreme Court and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Rajya Sabha is starting a two-day debate to mark the 75th anniversary of the Constitution’s adoption. The session is expected to see intense discussions, with key BJP and opposition leaders participating amid political tensions. Context & Significance: The Rajya Sabha is set to begin a two-day debate on the Constitution …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Indian Judicial System Judiciary and Judicial Activism Why in the News? The speech delivered by Justice S.K. Yadav of the Allahabad High Court has sparked widespread outrage for its incendiary and divisive tone. It is alleged to have undermined the spirit and letter of the Constitution, prompting calls for judicial accountability. The …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Parliament , Executive Focus: U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden has sparked debate about the executive’s clemency powers. This has led to discussions on whether clemency should remain a presidential prerogative or be reformed to ensure fairness and prevent misuse. Understanding The Executive’s Clemency Power: The debate around …
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