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Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions Transparency and Accountability Why in the News? The Right to Information (RTI) Act, once seen as a tool for transparency and accountability, is being gradually weakened through judicial interpretations and administrative delays. The Supreme Court rulings and amendments have effectively transformed RTI into a Right to Deny Information (RDI), …
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 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? Following N. Biren Singh’s resignation as Manipur’s Chief Minister, the BJP is exploring leadership options. If no consensus candidate emerges, President’s Rule may be imposed, a move the party wants to avoid due to its stance against central intervention in states. Instances of President’s Rule in India: Since 1950, President’s Rule …
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