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Why in the News ? The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced in Lok Sabha, has sparked opposition due to provisions allowing non-Muslim members in Waqf boards, empowering state officials over Waqf disputes, and altering property registration rules, raising concerns over religious autonomy and government bias. Key Provisions and Amendments: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, proposes …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution , Elections , Statutory Bodies Focus: With the upcoming 2026 delimitation exercise, concerns have been raised regarding regional power imbalances and communal biases in constituency demarcation. Past experiences in Jammu & Kashmir (2022) and Assam (2023) highlight the risks of unequal representation, administrative inefficiencies, and religious polarization, sparking debates on the …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? A Lokniti-CSDS survey reveals that 42% of Indians prefer government funds to be spent on poverty alleviation rather than global events like G20, while 29% support enhancing India’s international image, highlighting a debate on national priorities. Survey Insights on National Priorities: A Lokniti-CSDS study, in collaboration with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi appeared before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on One Nation, One Poll (ONOP), arguing that the proposed constitutional amendment does not take away voting rights but raises concerns over Election Commission’s expanded powers. Key Developments in ONOP Debate: Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution , Elections , Statutory Bodies Focus: With the 2026 deadline for the delimitation freeze approaching, concerns have risen over political power shifts favoring northern states due to their higher population growth. The process raises debates on fair representation, federal balance, socio-economic disparities, and governance performance, making it a crucial electoral and …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The delimitation exercise, scheduled after 2026, has sparked debates, especially among southern states, fearing a loss of political representation due to population-based seat allocation. Home Minister Amit Shah assured that no state would lose seats, raising further discussions. Key Issues and Concerns: Uneven population growth across states has led to demographic …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Inclusive Growth, Government Policies & Interventions, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in the News? On February 13, 2025, Article 356 was invoked in Manipur, placing the State under President’s Rule. This move transferred administrative and legislative functions to the President of India, suspending the State government but …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Constitutional Bodies , Transparency & Accountability Focus: For the first time, India’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) was appointed under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023. However, the new law has been challenged in the Supreme Court for allegedly undermining the Election …
Read MoreWhy in the news? On February 13, 2024, the Union Government imposed President’s Rule in Manipur after CM N. Biren Singh resigned. The decision follows ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities and political instability, with no consensus on Singh’s successor. Why was President’s Rule imposed in Manipur? On February 13, 2024, the Union Government …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The NSCN (I-M) has urged PM Modi to uphold the 2015 Framework Agreement, rejecting its comparison with the 2017 Agreed Position. The group praised MPs for seeking updates on the Naga peace process and warned against escalating tensions in the region. Framework Agreement vs. Agreed Position: NSCN (I-M) asserts that its …
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