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SECULARISM — IMPLICIT FROM DAY ONE, EXPLICIT IN 1976 Why in the News? The debate around theocratic states vs. secularism has resurfaced in contemporary discourse, bringing attention to what secularism means and its relevance in modern societies. Supporters of a theocratic state often overlook the fact that secularism allows religions to remain autonomous and independent, …
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 MoreECI De-listing Political Parties: A Clean-up Drive for Electoral Integrity Why in the News? Major move: The Election Commission of India (ECI), acting as a constitutional authority, plans to de-list 345 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) for not contesting elections in six years as part of a clean-up drive to enhance electoral integrity. Non-existent entities: …
Read MoreImpeachment Moves Against Justice Varma Spark Controversy Why in the News? The government plans to impeach Justice Yashwant Varma after alleged unaccounted cash was found at his residence. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has questioned the judicial in-house inquiry’s legitimacy, reigniting debates on judicial accountability, procedure, and constitutional propriety. The Controversy and In-House Judicial Inquiry: A …
Read MoreBanu Mushtaq’s Booker Win Highlights Margins’ Voices Syllabus: GS-1: Indian Literature Focus: Banu Mushtaq, a senior Kannada writer, has won the 2025 International Booker Prize, becoming the latest International Booker Prize winner from India. Her short story collection “Heart Lamp” (Hridaya Deepa), translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi, marks a milestone for Kannada women’s literature …
Read MoreBrazil Sets COP30 Agenda with Three Priorities Why in the News? Brazil, the incoming COP30 Presidency, has outlined a three-point agenda for climate talks at the upcoming Bonn meeting (SB62) and COP30 in November, focusing on multilateralism, people-centric climate action, and Paris Agreement implementation. About Brazil’s Three Priorities for COP30: Reinforce Multilateralism: Brazil stressed the …
Read MoreCBI Chargesheet Filed Against Former J&K Governor in Latest CBI Cases Why in the News? The CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation), also known as the cbi central bureau of investigation, has filed a chargesheet against former J&K governor Satya Pal Malik, who was also a former cm of jammu and kashmir, and six others in …
Read MoreIndian Army Showcases Combat Readiness in Teesta Prahar Why in the News ? The Indian Army conducted the Teesta Prahar exercise at the Teesta field firing range in West Bengal, involving multiple specialised units. It demonstrates India’s enhanced combat preparedness, especially in the context of Operation Sindoor and growing regional security challenges. Teesta Prahar: Objectives …
Read MoreMiss World Contestants Celebrate Telangana’s Cultural Heritage Why in the News ? During their India tour, Miss World 2024 contestants visited the Ramappa Temple in Telangana, experiencing local traditions, especially the Bathukamma festival. Their interaction with Telangana’s cultural richness and women empowerment initiatives received global appreciation. Showcasing Telangana’s Cultural Grandeur: 50 Miss World contestants visited …
Read MoreIndia Demands Global Oversight of Pakistan’s Nukes Why in the News ? During a visit to Jammu & Kashmir post-Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh raised concerns over Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, urging its supervision by the IAEA, while lauding India’s counter-terror resolve and enhanced indigenous defence capabilities. Concerns Over Pakistan’s Nuclear Arsenal: Defence Minister Rajnath …
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