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Syllabus: 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 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Article 67(b) gains attention for outlining the Vice President’s removal process, emphasizing democratic accountability and balancing authority with flexibility in addressing misconduct or incapacity. Overview of Article 67(b): Article 67(b) of the Indian Constitution specifies the procedure for removing the Vice President, who also serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: E-Governance , Co-operative Federalism Focus: PRAGATI, India’s digital governance platform, is in the news after a case study by Oxford University’s Said Business School. The study highlights its success in accelerating over 340 major infrastructure projects, transforming India’s approach to project oversight, governance, and collaboration across federal and state levels. Introduction: Digital Transformation …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that prosecuting public servants under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) requires prior government sanction, potentially impacting ongoing cases involving prominent figures like Arvind Kejriwal and P. Chidambaram. Background on Prior Sanction and Legal Provisions: Legal Basis: Section 197 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court declared conversions motivated by reservation benefits impermissible, emphasizing genuine belief and rejecting fraudulent claims undermining the Constitution’s ethos and reservation policies. SC’s Stand on Fraudulent Conversions: The Supreme Court ruled that religious conversions driven by reservation benefits are impermissible and termed such acts as a “fraud on the …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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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