Time for a Census, Come What May
Context: The 2021 Census has been now delayed for too long. One plausible explanation is that the ruling party is postponing the Census to expedite the “delimitation” process in anticipation of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. This might sound unlikely, but reconsidering reveals the 84th amendment of the Constitution mandates that the next delimitation exercise is to be based on the […]
About GST Council In India
Context: The GST Council recently announced various recommendations relating to taxation, ITC claims and demand notices. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About GST Council Matters on which GST Council makes recommendations
International Hydrographic Organisation
Context: On 21 June every year, the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) celebrates World Hydrography Day to raise awareness about hydrography. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Overview of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Nature and Establishment Functions and Responsibilities Membership and Secretariat India’s Involvement World Hydrography Day
Current Affairs Quiz 24 June 2024
Current Affairs 24 June 2024
CONTENTS Criminal Justice System Context: Recently, a fabricated rape accusation and sunsequent imprisonment revealed a range of systemic shortcomings in our law enforcement machinery and social complexities that demand urgent attention. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Overview of the Criminal Justice System (CJS) in India Challenges in the Indian Criminal Justice System Reforming the Criminal Justice System (CJS) […]
PIB Summaries 24 June 2024
CONTENTS International Hydrographic Organisation Context: On 21 June every year, the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) celebrates World Hydrography Day to raise awareness about hydrography. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Overview of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Nature and Establishment Functions and Responsibilities Membership and Secretariat India’s Involvement World Hydrography Day GST Council Context: The GST Council […]
Static Quiz 24 June 2024 (Polity)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 June 2024
CONTENTS Time for a Census, Come What May Context: The 2021 Census has been now delayed for too long. One plausible explanation is that the ruling party is postponing the Census to expedite the “delimitation” process in anticipation of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. This might sound unlikely, but reconsidering reveals the 84th amendment of […]
Current Affairs Quiz 22 June 2024
Current Affairs 22 June 2024
CONTENTS Mercy Petition Context: In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court (SC) has declined to direct the government to commute the death penalty of Balwant Singh Rajoana, instead, it has allowed the government to decide on the Mercy Petition when necessary. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Mercy Petition Importance: Making a Mercy Petition […]