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SOCIALISM 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 …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that June 25 will be observed as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas to commemorate the imposition of Emergency in 1975. The day is intended to honour those who endured hardships during the Emergency and highlight the consequences of disregarding the Constitution. source:medium Historical Context and Significance of …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Transparency and Accountability Elections Focus: The debate over implementing totalisers in Indian elections has reignited due to concerns over voter anonymity and electoral transparency. Advocates stress its role in preventing voter intimidation, while challenges include technological integration and political opposition. Source: UGI Representative’s Controversy Recent Incident: Devesh Chandra Thakur, Janata Dal …
Read MoreWhy in the news? NIA allowed jailed Kashmiri leader Engineer Rashid to take oath as an MP. Rashid faces terror funding charges under UAPA from 2019. source:thequint National Investigation Agency (NIA): Role: Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency of India Parent Ministry: Union Ministry of Home Affairs Establishment: Created after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Elections in India and related reforms , Election Commission of India Focus: The debate over transitioning India to single-phase elections has gained prominence due to concerns over logistical complexities, security risks, and the need for electoral efficiency amidst modern challenges like social media influence and voter accessibility. Source: TH The Logic of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Political row in Mumbai over alleged unlocking of EVM using mobile phone OTP during counting. Opposition questions transparency, EC refutes claims, and police investigate irregularities. source:eci About Electronic Voting Machine (EVM): Device for electronically recording votes. First Use: Paravur Assembly Constituency, Kerala, 1982. Adoption: Since 1998, used increasingly by the Election …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Indian Economy Why in the news? India’s recent election results, where the ruling government faced voter backlash despite strong economic growth, have sparked widespread analysis and debate. This unexpected outcome challenges conventional wisdom about the relationship between economic performance and electoral success, highlighting deeper issues within the economy and governance. source:goodreturns Economic Puzzle …
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