EC relents to hear pleas to upload booth-wise turnout
Background Relevance : GS 2(Election Reforms ,Judiciary ) Election Commission’s Earlier Position Significance of Form 17C Potential Implications Way Forward
Supreme Court to see if Lokpal has powers over judges
Background Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Judiciary) Key Legal Issues Supreme Court’s Position Lokpal’s Interpretation Potential Implications Way Forward
SC to examine petition on CAG appointment process
Context : Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary , Constitutional Bodies) Key Legal Provisions Involved Petitioner’s Arguments Supreme Court’s Observations Broader Implications Way Forward
Why are electoral reforms necessary?
Context : Legal Provisions and Evolution of Voting Process Relevance : GS 2(Election System) Key Issues in Electoral Process Issues in Election Campaigns Required Electoral Reforms
Supreme Court had favoured ‘linguistic secularism’
Background & Context Relevance : GS 2 (Governance ,Constitution) Key Observations of the 2014 Judgment Hindi as an ‘Official Language’, Not a ‘National Language’ Article 351 & Hindi Promotion Protection of Linguistic Diversity (Article 29(1)) Right to Choose Medium of Instruction Implications for National Education Policy (NEP)
CBSE’s push for full enrolment and state-level enforcement
The APAAR ID system, though officially optional, is increasingly mandated through directives like CBSE’s push for full enrolment and state-level enforcement, raising concerns over data privacy, Aadhaar linkage, and potential denial of education. With no dedicated legal safeguards, its implementation contradicts Supreme Court rulings on Aadhaar’s role in education access. Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Education) Implications
Lok Sabha passes Bill to boost investments in oil and gas sector
The Bill amends the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, delinking petroleum from mining operations, ensuring lease stability, and decriminalizing certain offenses. While it aims to boost FDI and regulatory clarity, critics argue it lacks a long-term vision for energy security and domestic exploration incentives. Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Energy Security) Highlights of the Bill Government’s […]
Is the government stifling the online gaming sector?
Despite its high growth potential, the online gaming sector faces a 28% GST burden, retrospective tax demands, and regulatory uncertainty, which could stifle startups, push users to illegal platforms, and hinder India’s global competitiveness. Relevance : GS 2(Governance) , GS 3(Taxation )
Kerala passes resolution against offshore mining
Environmental Concerns: Relevance : GS 2 (Governance & Federalism), GS 3 (Environment & Economy, Internal Securuty) Economic Implications: National Security Concerns: Political and Federalism Aspects: Legal and Policy Issues:
Supreme Court to examine plea against Rules on blocking of online content without notice
Background Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Judiciary, Fundamental Rights) Key Legal Provisions Challenged Petitioner’s Arguments Court’s Observations Implications