ARTICLES 14 vs 25, 26
Why in news? Supreme Court was reviewing the petition on nature of religious freedom under constitution. What did SC tell? Chief Justice of India has clarified that the Court will not be deciding the petitions seeking a review of the verdict in the Sabarimala temple case. It would limit itself to “larger questions” such as […]
THE 2010s -HOTTEST DECADE SO FAR
Why in news? 2019 was the second hottest year, Research released by NASA and NOAA(USA) for 2019 shows that the decade that just ended was by far the hottest ever measured on Earth, capped off by the second warmest year on record Details of 2019 was the second hottest year Since the 1960s, each decade […]
NIA ACT: CHALLENGED BY CHHATTISGARH
Why in news? NIA Act, stating it is violative of the Constitution, The Chhattisgarh government moved to the Supreme Court against the 2008 National Investigative Agency (NIA) Act, stating it is violative of the Constitution. In its civil suit, the government told the apex court the NIA should have no power over state policing matters. […]
Day 7: Static Quiz on Indian Geography
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 15 January 2020
Contents: CRZ rules eased for ‘Blue Flag’ beaches Iran nuclear deal: EU launches dispute mechanism ASER Study: Gender Disparity in Education system Improving the Credibility of India’s Statistical System Anti-profiteering body steps up GST compliance drive How India is Resetting its ties with the World SC rejects curative pleas of 2 Nirbhaya death row convicts […]
KERALA GOVT. CHALLENGES CAA IN SUPREME COURT
Why in news? The Kerala Government challenges Centre in Supreme Court nearly 15 days after the Assembly unanimously requested the Centre to abrogate the law on December 31, 2019. The original suit has been Filed under Article 131 of the Constitution. The SC has “original” jurisdiction in disputes between States or the Centre and State(s). […]
SC REJECTS CURATIVE PLEAS OF 2 NIRBHAYA DEATH ROW CONVICTS
Why in news? The curative petitions on Nirbhaya gang rape & Murder case, Vinay Sharma, 26, and Mukesh Singh, 32, who were sentenced to death in the 2012, were rejected by a five-judge Supreme Court Bench, led by Justice N.V. Ramana, on 14th January 2020. A party can take only two limited grounds in a […]
HOW INDIA IS RESETTING ITS TIES WITH THE WORLD
Why in news? India’s shift in trade strategy is evident from its decision to opt out of RCEP and the increasing engagement with the US and EU. Details India announced its exit from the China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) deal at the Bangkok summit on 4 November. While countries like Japan are still trying […]
ANTI-PROFITEERING BODY STEPS UP GST COMPLIANCE DRIVE
Why in news? NAA with the Centre stepping up a GST, A wave of orders is expected in the months of February, March and April of 2020, with the Centre stepping up a goods and services tax (GST) compliance drive. Background The National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) was established under section 171 of the Central Goods […]
IMPROVING THE CREDIBILITY OF INDIA’S STATISTICAL SYSTEM
Why in news? National Statistical Commission shows importance, A study by R.B. Barman, the former chairman of the National Statistical Commission shows: it is important to directly address the issues in growth calculations, and also to restore the credibility of the Indian statistical system Suggestions by Barman Mapping the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) data, […]