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India Citizenship Debate Syllabus GS 2: Government Interventions Why in the News? Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs stated that an Indian passport is only a travel document, raising fresh debate about citizenship proof during electoral roll revision and legal developments. Introduction Citizenship defines the legal relationship between an individual and the State. It provides …
Read MoreHIGH-LEVEL COMMITTEE ON DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES (HLCDC) Why in the News? Questionnaire Initiative: The High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) will send questionnaires to Chief Secretaries of all States to collect data on demographic changes since the 2011 Census. Migration Focus: The committee will also seek information from the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding Special …
Read MoreFOREIGN CONTRIBUTION REGULATION (AMENDMENT) RULES, 2026 Why in the News? New Rules Notified: The Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Rules, 2026 introduce stricter compliance, disclosure, and reporting requirements for NGOs receiving foreign contributions, including citizenship verification and prevention of illegal immigrants from accessing funds. Expanded Oversight: The amended rules require organisations to classify activities, disclose operational …
Read MoreSPECIAL INTENSIVE REVISION (SIR) AND ELECTORAL ROLLS Why in the News? Passport Issue: Journalist R. Rajagopal allegedly faced delays in passport renewal after his name was deleted from the electoral roll during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal, raising concerns about voter disenfranchisement. Supreme Court Context: The issue has reignited debate on whether …
Read MoreBIRSA MUNDA AND ADIVASI IDENTITY Why in the News? Legacy Debate: On Birsa Munda’s death anniversary (9 June), tribal organisations renewed efforts to protect his legacy amid the debate on delisting tribal converts from the Scheduled Tribes list. Identity Question: Discussions have resurfaced regarding Adivasi identity, land rights, religion, and self-governance, themes closely associated with …
Read MoreNEGOTIATING FEDERALISM IN HIGHER EDUCATION Syllabus: GS 2: Government policies and intervention Issues related to development and management of social sector -Education. Why in the News? The implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, disputes over Vice-Chancellor appointments, regulatory reforms, and debates surrounding foreign university campuses have intensified Centre-State tensions. These developments have …
Read MoreRajya Sabha Defections Raise Constitutional Democratic Concerns Syllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution, Parliament, State Legislature, Constitutional Amendments Why in the News ? The recent defection of seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under the “merger” provision of the 10th Schedule has reignited debate over the scope of the …
Read MoreSUPREME COURT HEARS CHALLENGE TO SHANTI ACT, 2025 Why in the News? Legal Challenge: The Supreme Court of India heard a petition challenging the SHANTI Act, 2025, raising concerns about international law compliance, domestic liability frameworks, and alignment with India’s multi-alignment strategy in nuclear cooperation. Liability Concern: Petitioners argued that the Act fixes nuclear accident …
Read MoreConsensus 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 …
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