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Why in the News ? Indian student Anjani Srinivasan was deported from the U.S. after her visa was revoked for alleged pro-Hamas sympathies. Similarly, Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was arrested, raising concerns over immigrants’ right to protest and the limits of free speech. National Security vs. Immigrants’ Rights: Domestic politics influence the implementation of international …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Government Intervention Why in the News? Recently, the Government of India informed Parliament that habitual offender laws still exist in 14 states and UTs, despite the Supreme Court questioning their constitutionality and impact on de-notified tribes. Debate Over Habitual Offender Laws in India India’s “habitual offender” laws have been under scrutiny, especially …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A recent debate questions Scott R. Stroud’s interpretation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s philosophy as predominantly Deweyan pragmatism. Scholars argue that Ambedkar’s vision extended beyond pragmatism, incorporating social democracy, Buddhism, and caste annihilation as core principles. Ambedkar’s Growing Global Recognition: B.R. Ambedkar‘s intellectual contributions are gaining worldwide attention, with multiple biographies and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Delhi’s gender budget allocation for women’s education has declined significantly, dropping from 54% in 2017-18 to 27% in 2024-25, raising concerns over women’s empowerment, skill development, and economic participation. Trends in Delhi’s Gender Budget: Delhi’s overall budget increased from ₹271 billion (2011-12) to ₹760 billion (2024-25). The gender budget rose sevenfold, …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Reports highlight: In 2023, alarming reports from Jharkhand and Odisha revealed that many households were removed from the Public Distribution System (PDS). State-wide issue: Bihar also faces PDS struggles, particularly among marginalized communities like the Musahars, exacerbated by the COVID-19 supply crisis. Challenges with PDS Access and Quality Exclusion of households: …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the news? The year 2024 marked a notable departure from what was perceived as ‘judicial evasion’. Under the leadership of three Chief Justices of India, the Court will address several critical …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Recent comments by Home Minister Amit Shah about a “misplaced search for god” by Ambedkar’s supporters have reignited discussions on the persistence of the caste system in modern India. These remarks have sparked debates on whether they undermine decades of activism against caste-based discrimination. B.R. Ambedkar’s ideas and vision continue to …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors. Government legislation on current issues . Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s decision to stay petitions challenging the character of places of worship based on historical claims ensures protection of constitutional values and prevents communal disharmony. Constitutional Values and Religious Freedom Liberty …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Kannada writer Devanur Mahadeva receives the Vaikom Award for his literary excellence and advocacy for Dalit rights, highlighting his contributions to social justice and equality. Recognition for Literary Excellence and Social Justice: Kannada writer Devanur Mahadeva has been conferred the 2024 Vaikom Award for his contributions to literature and advocacy for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court questioned the reliance on the outdated 2011 Census for the National Food Security Act, highlighting issues with ration distribution and the exclusion of eligible beneficiaries. Reliance on 2011 Census for NFSA: Advocate Prashant Bhushan argued that the National Food Security Act (NFSA) calculations are based on the outdated …
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