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Empowering Democracy Through Model Youth Gram Sabhas Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Local Self Governance, Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Inclusive Growth Why in the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and the Aspirational Bharat Collaborative, launched the Model Youth Gram …
Read MoreJayaprakash Narayan’s Legacy of Democratic Resistance Remembered Why in the News ? On his birth anniversary, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda paid tribute to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, lauding his leadership during the Emergency (1975-77) and his role in defending democracy, equality, and social justice in India. Leaders Pay Tribute to …
Read MoreEC Introduces Aadhaar-Linked E-Sign for Voter Verification Amidst Global Challenges Why in the News ? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a new e-sign feature on its ECINet portal and app to strengthen voter roll integrity. It mandates Aadhaar-based OTP verification for addition, deletion, and correction of voter details to prevent fraudulent entries. …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has de-listed 474 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) for non-compliance, mainly for not contesting elections in the last six years. With this, a total of 808 RUPPs have been removed in two months. This move is part of the EC’s efforts to implement transparency …
Read MoreWhy in News? The Supreme Court of India and the Union government have engaged in a debate over the judicial review of unopposed elections to Parliament and state assemblies. While the Supreme Court considers it an “interesting” issue connected to NOTA (None of the Above), the Centre views it as an academic exercise not warranting …
Read MoreLegal Status of Voting Right in India Why in the News? The Supreme Court is reviewing petitions on electoral roll revisions in Bihar. During the hearings, a key issue raised is whether the right to vote in India is a statutory right, a constitutional right, or a fundamental right. About Types of Rights in the …
Read MoreSOCIALISM AND SECULARISM DEFINE INDIA Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Diversity of India Secularism GS Paper – 2 Indian Constitution Constitutional Amendments Judiciary Why in the News? The RSS General Secretary recently demanded the removal of ‘socialism’ and ‘secularism’ from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, citing their inclusion during the Emergency through the 42nd …
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 News ? Recent Supreme Court judgments, especially involving Article 142 and federal disputes, have sparked criticism of judicial overreach. Concerns over separation of powers and democratic accountability have been raised, prompting a wider debate on the judiciary’s constitutional limits and responsibilities. Judicial Review: Essence, Scope and Criticism Though not explicitly stated, judicial review …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The government introduced the controversial “One Nation, One Election” Bills in the Lok Sabha amidst strong objections from the Opposition. A division vote saw 263 members in favor and 198 opposing the introduction of the Bills, raising questions about the required majority. Opposition’s Claims Opposition MPs, including Shashi Tharoor, argued that …
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