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17Feb 2025

US Presidential Two-Term Limit: Tradition and Law

Why in the news? Former President Donald Trump raised doubts about the two-term limit for U.S. Presidents, but the 22nd Amendment legally restricts presidents to two terms. Franklin D. Roosevelt remains the only exception. Donald Trump’s Suggestion and Legal Limits: In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump questioned whether the two-term limit for U.S. …

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12Feb 2025

President’s Rule in Manipur: Constitutional Provisions and Legal Precedents

Why 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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03Feb 2025

Citizenship Laws: Jus Soli vs Jus Sanguinis Explained

Why in the news? The U.S. issued an executive order limiting citizenship to children born to parents with U.S. citizenship or Green Cards, deviating from the long-practiced jus soli principle. India’s evolving citizenship laws also highlight key contrasts. Key Citizenship Principles: Jus Soli (Right of Soil): Citizenship based on the place of birth, regardless of …

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09Jan 2025

The Struggle with PDS: The Right to Food in Crisis

Why 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: …

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11Dec 2024

Empowering Women: Bima Sakhi Yojana Launched Nationwide

Why in the news? The Prime Minister launched Bima Sakhi Yojana to empower women with financial literacy, training, and employment opportunities through Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) in Haryana’s Panipat. Overview of Bima Sakhi Yojana Launch: Recently unveiled by the Prime Minister in Panipat, Haryana. Objective: Empower women through financial literacy and employment opportunities. Target Group: …

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28Nov 2024

Worker Deletions in MGNREGA: Impact of Aadhaar Mandates

Syllabus: GS-2: Poverty ,Government Policies & Interventions ,Issues Relating to Development , GS-3: EmploymentGrowth & Development Focus; The deletion of over 10 crore MGNREGA workers in four years has raised concerns about transparency and accountability. A significant surge in deletions during 2022-23 coincides with the introduction of Aadhaar-based payment systems (ABPS), highlighting procedural gaps and …

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27Nov 2024

SC Rules Against Conversions for Reservation Benefits

Why in the news? The Supreme Court declared conversions motivated by reservation benefits impermissible, emphasizing genuine belief and rejecting fraudulent claims undermining the Constitution’s ethos and reservation policies. SC’s Stand on Fraudulent Conversions: The Supreme Court ruled that religious conversions driven by reservation benefits are impermissible and termed such acts as a “fraud on the …

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29Oct 2024

Reevaluating the Model Code of Conduct’s Election Effecriveness

Syllabus: GS-2: Representation of People’s ActConstitutional BodiesIndian Constitution  Focus: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has recently sparked debate due to perceived inefficacies in its enforcement. Critics argue that the Election Commission (ECI) often struggles to enforce MCC provisions, allowing political parties to disregard regulations, thus calling for a stronger, more legally binding code. Introduction: …

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