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Human Rights Outcry Over Balochistan Military Lockdown Why in the News? A military lockdown in Balochistan’s Zehri Tehsil has led to civilian deaths from drone strikes by Pakistani forces. The crisis has drawn international condemnation, highlighting ongoing human rights violations, enforced disappearances, and systemic neglect of the province’s basic needs and freedoms. This situation reflects …
Read MoreEmpowering Minority Communities for Inclusive Indian Growth Syllabus : GS Paper – 2 Judiciary, Statutory Bodies, Issues Related to Minorities Why in the News ? The launch of the PM Vikas scheme marks a renewed push by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to uplift India’s six notified minority groups. With a focus on education, skilling, …
Read MoreSupreme Court’s Interim Order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 Syllabus: GS 2 ● Fundamental rights ● Minority rights Why in the News? The article emphasizes the urgent need to address gender imbalance in the Supreme Court of India, where women remain grossly underrepresented despite increasing participation in the legal profession. It highlights systemic barriers, …
Read MoreSC Stays Arbitrary Waqf Amendments, Upholds Act Why in the News ? The Supreme Court (SC) stayed key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, terming them prima facie arbitrary, while upholding the overall Act. The judgment mandates proper registration of Waqfs to prevent misuse and encroachments on government properties. This decision comes as part …
Read MoreUttarakhand Clears Bill for Minority Educational Institutions Why in News ? The Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved the Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025, set to be introduced in the Assembly session beginning August 19. The Bill extends benefits to Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist, and Parsi institutions, beyond those granted earlier to Muslim institutions. Key Features of …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Supreme Court upheld Bombay High Court’s ruling allowing Urdu on Patur Municipal Council’s signboard in Maharashtra, stating Urdu is Indian in origin and symbolizes cultural harmony. The court emphasized language promotes communication and unity, not religious or social division. Supreme Court Upholds Use of Urdu on Municipal Signboard : …
Read MoreWhy in News ? The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, reintroduced in Parliament, has drawn criticism from opposition parties and religious groups over concerns of government interference, property disputes, and religious autonomy, leading to nationwide protests and heated political debates. Key Concerns of Critics Government Interference: The Bill grants the District Collector authority to decide Waqf …
Read MoreIntroduction: National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was initially constituted by the Central Government by the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993 and so far the Commission had been reconstituted 7 times up to 2016. The National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993 has been repealed through the National Commission for Backward Classes (Repeal) …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Karnataka’s blanket categorization of Muslims as backward caste for reservation criticised by National Commission for Backward Classes. Criticism of Karnataka’s Muslim Categorization: NCBC Criticism: The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) condemned Karnataka’s decision to categorise the entire Muslim community as a backward caste for reservation purposes. Blanket Categorization: Karnataka’s Backward …
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