22Apr 2026

Judicial Inquiry Post Resignation Raises Constitutional Concerns Debate

Judicial Inquiry Post Resignation Raises Constitutional Concerns Debate Why in the News ? The resignation of Justice Yashwant Varma amid a removal inquiry has revived debate on whether statutory investigations against judges continue after resignation, exposing gaps in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 and raising concerns over judicial accountability mechanisms, particularly in matters involving environmental …

21Apr 2026

Civil Services Drive Grassroots Governance and Transformation

Civil Services Drive Grassroots Governance and Transformation Why in the News ? On Civil Services Day, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan highlighted the crucial role of Civil Services in implementing government policies at the grassroots level, while emphasising India’s shift toward citizen-centric governance and environmental democracy under recent administrative reforms. Role of Civil Services in Governance: …

21Apr 2026

ON DELIMITATION: WHAT INDIA NEEDS IS A NEW COMPACT THAT ISN’T BASED ON DOMINANCE

ON DELIMITATION: WHAT INDIA NEEDS IS A NEW COMPACT THAT ISN’T BASED ON DOMINANCE Why in the News? The debate over the “one person, one vote” principle has resurfaced, questioning whether it alone is sufficient to ensure fair representation in India. Recent political developments framed as women’s reservation have been criticised as potentially masking a …

20Apr 2026

Women’s Reservation Debate: States Rights And Caste Concerns

Women’s Reservation Debate: States Rights And Caste Concerns Why in the News ? The debate on women’s reservation in legislatures resurfaced after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 was defeated in Lok Sabha, reviving discussions on states’ rights, caste representation, and past experiences of quotas in local bodies. Evolution of Women’s Reservation in Local Governance: …

20Apr 2026

Punjab Anti-Sacrilege Law Gets Governor’s Final Approval

Punjab Anti-Sacrilege Law Gets Governor’s Final Approval Why in the News ? The Punjab Governor has approved the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making it a law. The move aims to impose stricter penalties for sacrilege and ensure protection of religious sanctity. Key Provisions of Punjab Anti-Sacrilege Law: The amended …

20Apr 2026

Supreme Court Expands Right To Life Road Safety

Supreme Court Expands Right To Life Road Safety Why in the News ? The Supreme Court issued pan-India guidelines on highway safety in a suo motu case after fatal accidents in Rajasthan and Telangana (2025), declaring that safe roads are integral to Article 21 (Right to Life), expanding environmental jurisprudence principles to road safety governance. …

18Apr 2026

WOMEN’S RESERVATION: BRIDGING PARTICIPATION AND REPRESENTATION

WOMEN’S RESERVATION: BRIDGING PARTICIPATION AND REPRESENTATION Syllabus: GS 2: Government policies and intervention Women representation Why in the News? Recent worker protests in Noida and NCR regions highlight growing dissatisfaction over inadequate minimum wage revisions, rising inflation, and declining real wages. The unrest signals deeper structural issues in wage determination and labour welfare mechanisms, requiring …

18Apr 2026

LOK SABHA REJECTS EXPANSION AND WOMEN’S QUOTA BILL

LOK SABHA REJECTS EXPANSION AND WOMEN’S QUOTA BILL Why in the News? Legislative setback: Government’s Constitution Amendment Bill to expand Lok Sabha and fast-track women’s reservation was defeated in Lok Sabha. Historic moment: First defeat of a government bill since 2014, failing to secure required two-thirds majority. Key features of the proposed bill and outcome …

17Apr 2026

Women’s Reservation Bill Sparks Debate Over Political Intent

Women’s Reservation Bill Sparks Debate Over Political Intent Why in the News ? The Constitution (Amendment) Bill on women’s reservation has triggered debate among women MPs across parties, with support for increased representation but concerns over its linkage with delimitation, alleged political motives, and demands for broader and inclusive implementation. Support for Women’s Reservation and …

17Apr 2026

UCC Debate Revives Focus on Equality and Rights

UCC Debate Revives Focus on Equality and Rights Why in the News ? The Supreme Court reiterated that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a constitutional aspiration, not linked to religion, while hearing a petition challenging Muslim personal law provisions on inheritance, citing gender discrimination and violation of fundamental rights. Supreme Court Observations on UCC …

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