Top court slams delay in appointing Information Commissioners
Context: Relevance : GS 2(Polity ) Key Points: Court’s Directives: Implications:
Private Members’ Bills get short shrift in both Houses of Parliament
Context : An analysis by PRS Legislative Research highlights minimal time spent on the private bills in the 17th and early 18th Lok Sabha sessions, reflecting an overall lack of engagement with this parliamentary instrument. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity & Governance) Time Spent on Private Members’ Bills (2019–2024): 17th Lok Sabha: Decline in the 18th Lok Sabha: […]
The Challenge of Holding Judges Accountable
Context – Recent controversy: Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s controversial speech at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event has brought attention to issues of judicial accountability. Relevance : GS 2(Polity ) Judicial review mechanism: Impeachment process: Past cases: Resignation loophole: Forum for Judicial Accountability (FJA) stance: Institutional challenges:
Temple Bodies Challenge HC Directive on Use of Elephants
Background:Kerala HC ruled that using elephants in festivals like Thrissur Pooram is not an “essential religious practice.” Relevance: GS 2 (Polity & Governance) Conclusion:Balancing cultural preservation with animal welfare and public safety is crucial. A compromise can uphold both traditions and ethical standards.
Failing PDS Beneficiaries in Odisha
Context: Three women in Odisha died after consuming toxic mango kernel gruel, highlighting PDS issues. Relevance: GS 1 (Society, Poverty) PDS Scheme overview :
The Constitution on Minority Rights
Background: Commemorated on December 18, Minority Rights Day highlights the 1992 UN declaration on minority rights. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity & Governance) Provisions:
Two Bills on Simultaneous Elections Rock Parliament
Background:The idea of simultaneous elections, or “One Nation, One Election,” aims to synchronize the election cycles of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity & Governance) Important Provisions of Simultaneous Election Bill: Constitutional Amendments: Legislative Measures: Exclusions: Union Territories: Implications:
What is the Procedure for Removing Judges?
Context: Fifty-five Rajya Sabha MPs filed a motion seeking Justice Yadav’s removal. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity) Issue: Procedure for Removal: Removal requires: The Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 outlines the process: 1. Notice of Motion: Signed by 50 Rajya Sabha or 100 Lok Sabha members. 2. Admittance: By the Chairman or Speaker. 3. Inquiry Committee: Comprising judges and a jurist […]
Response on PIL for Chemical Castration
Context: Supreme Court Seeks Government Response on PIL for Stricter Measures Against Sex Offenders: Relevance: GS 2 (Polity & Governance) Court’s Observations: Proposals :
Centre launches Jalvahak scheme for cargo movement via inland waterways
Context: The Centre launched the Jalvahak scheme to enhance long-haul cargo transport via National Waterways 1 (Ganga), 2 (Brahmaputra), and 16 (Barak). Relevance: GS 2 (Polity & Governance) Objective Incentives: Validity: Operational Details Significance: