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CEC Impeachment Debate Raises Democratic Accountability Concerns Syllabus: GS-2: Constitutional Bodies Transparency & Accountability Judgements & Cases Why in News ? The Opposition’s move to initiate impeachment proceedings against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) has triggered a national debate on the neutrality, integrity, and accountability of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Allegations of …
Read MoreGaps in Regulating Digital Campaigns: The Accountability Deficit in India’s Electoral Ecosystem Syllabus GS 2 Digital campaign Election Commission of India Why in the News The article highlights how India’s election regulations lag behind digital campaigning realities, much like the challenges faced in implementing effective environmental clearances. Using the Bihar Assembly election as a case …
Read MoreSonam Wangchuk Detained Under National Security Act Why in the News ? Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been detained under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980, sparking debate over India’s preventive detention laws. The move, used earlier against activists and protesters, has reignited concerns about civil liberties and misuse of executive power. Understanding the National …
Read MoreSTAGGERED POLLS NOT AN IMMUTABLE FEATURE: FORMER CJI CHANDRACHUD Constitutional Debate on Simultaneous Elections Former CJI’s view: Justice D.Y. Chandrachud submitted a written opinion to the Parliamentary Joint Committee of the Lok Sabha reviewing the Simultaneous Elections Bill, which is currently under legal scrutiny. Constitutional perspective: He stated that free and fair elections are a …
Read MoreIndia Reassesses US Market Strategy Amid China Tariffs: Implications for Indian Politics and Economy Why in the News? The US’s fresh tariff tweak on Chinese imports, including a proposed 55% levy, is prompting Indian policymakers to recalculate India’s export competitiveness. With India negotiating lower tariffs and China leveraging rare earth dominance, trade dynamics are rapidly …
Read MoreSupreme Court Suggests Vote Threshold for Unopposed Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s opinion on setting a minimum vote threshold for unopposed election candidates to enter Parliament or state assemblies, stressing that democratic legitimacy should not be bypassed, even in uncontested scenarios. Supreme Court’s Concern & PIL Background: A …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Washington Post implicates RAW officials in an alleged plot to assassinate Sikh activists in New York, implicating senior Indian officials. About Allegations and Involvement: The Washington Post implicates RAW official Vikram Yadav in directing businessman Nikhil Gupta to hire a hitman to kill Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Karnataka’s blanket categorization of Muslims as backward caste for reservation criticised by National Commission for Backward Classes. Criticism of Karnataka’s Muslim Categorization: NCBC Criticism: The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) condemned Karnataka’s decision to categorise the entire Muslim community as a backward caste for reservation purposes. Blanket Categorization: Karnataka’s Backward …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of Other Countries. Democracy Focus: India’s ongoing election prompts a deeper examination of shifting perceptions in democratic systems worldwide. Insights from a recent Pew Research Center survey reveal changing attitudes towards governance, warranting a closer look at the global democratic landscape. Source: Medium Global …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “Turtle mascot ‘Mohan Babu’ adopted for Cooch Behar election to symbolise cultural significance and encourage voter turnout.” Source:medium About the Election Mascot: Recognizing the turtle’s significance, the Election Commission adopted “Mohan Babu” as the poll mascot for Cooch Behar. Despite consistently high voter turnout, the EC aims to leverage the turtle …
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