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Consensus Essential To Preserve India’s Federal Democratic Structure Why in the News ? Debates over delimitation, rising fiscal transfers, and growing tensions between the Centre and States have revived concerns regarding the future of cooperative federalism in India, with experts advocating dialogue, consultation, and democratic restraint as long-term solutions. This discussion gains significance as India …
Read MoreGOVERNOR’S ROLE IN GOVERNMENT FORMATION Why in the News? Tamil Nadu witnessed a hung Assembly after the recent elections, where Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats. After securing support from smaller parties, TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay was invited by Governor Rajendra Arlekar to form the government. The development …
Read MoreTamil Nadu Governor Controversy Syllabus GS 2: Centre-State Relations Why in the News? Recently, controversy arose after the Tamil Nadu Governor delayed inviting the single largest party to form government and demanded majority proof, raising debates on constitutional conventions and gubernatorial powers. Introduction The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election created an important constitutional debate regarding …
Read MoreSupreme Court Debates Limits Of Religious Judicial Review Why in News ? The Supreme Court expressed concern over increasing judicial intervention in religious matters while hearing cases linked to the Sabarimala review proceedings and the constitutional validity of practices like excommunication in religious communities. Supreme Court’s Concerns Over Judicial Intervention: The Supreme Court observed that …
Read MoreJudiciary–Election Commission Appointment Debate Intensifies Why in the News ? The Supreme Court questioned the speedy appointment of Election Commissioners compared to delays in appointing Supreme Court judges while hearing petitions challenging the CEC and EC (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. Supreme Court’s Key Observations : The Supreme Court remarked …
Read MoreKarnataka Hate Speech Bill Stalled Over Governor’s Referral Why in the News? The Karnataka Governor referred the Hate Speech and Hate Crime (Prevention) Bill, 2025 to the President of India, triggering a political row, with the State government alleging deliberate delay and the Opposition citing constitutional and democratic concerns. This move has sparked debates on …
Read MoreAadhaar App Launched, Boosting Secure Digital Governance Why in the News ? On UIDAI Day, Jitin Prasada launched the new Aadhaar App in New Delhi, strengthening secure digital identity services, enhancing user convenience, and reinforcing India’s global leadership in digital public infrastructure. This initiative contributes to the broader goal of environmental democracy by promoting paperless …
Read MoreThe National Food Security Act, 2013 provides subsidized foodgrains to approximately two-thirds of India’s population through Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Households (PHH) categories, with special focus on pregnant women and lactating mothers. The Act ensures 75% rural and 50% urban coverage with fixed quotas – 35 kg/household/month for AAY and 5 kg/person/month for …
Read MoreHindu Succession Act Review: Protecting Widows’ Inheritance Rights Why in the News? The Karnataka High Court has urged the Union government to conduct an ex post facto review of the 2005 amendment to the Hindu Succession Act, flagging a drafting gap that creates ambiguity over inheritance rights of widows and mothers in ancestral property. This …
Read MoreFrom Sedition to UAPA: Policing Dissent in India Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Judiciary GS Paper – 3 Various Security Forces & Agencies & Their Mandate Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India is re-examining the constitutional validity of sedition alongside newer provisions like Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (2024). This …
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