Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA
Context: Recent data from the Ministry of Home Affairs has revealed a concerning trend related to the registration of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010 in India. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies & Interventions, Non-Governmental Organisations -NGOs), GS-III: Indian Economy (External Sector, Mobilization of Resources) Dimensions of the Article: What is the FCRA? […]
Supreme Court to Consider Challenge Regarding Classification of Bills as Money Bills
Context: A seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India, led by the Chief Justice of India, addresses a request for priority to a reference concerning the manner in which the Centre got crucial amendments passed in the Parliament as Money Bills. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Money Bill: Definition and Constitutional Basis Procedure: […]
Same Sex Marriage in India
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court has delivered its long awaited verdict rejecting petitions to legalise same-sex marriage and delved deeper on the provisions of the Special Marriage Act, 1954 to examine the issue thoroughly, which have convergence and interrelationship with homosexuality. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Supreme Court’s Observation on […]
Fast-Track Courts In India
Context: Ensuring the safety & security of women and girl child, the Department of Justice is implementing a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, to set up 1023 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) including 389 exclusive POCSO Courts across the nation for expeditious trials relating to Rape & POCSO Act cases. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions […]
Appointment Of Chief Justice
Context: The affirmation from the Center to the Supreme Court regarding the imminent notification of appointment of Chief Justice (CJ) of the Manipur High Court is a positive development. Indicating a more cooperative stance towards Collegium recommendations, the Center has submitted 70 names endorsed by constitutional authorities from various states for High Court judge appointments. […]
Remote EVM (R-EVM)
Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) introduced the Remote Electronic Voting Machine (R-EVM) in late 2022 to enhance domestic migrant voting and boost the voter turnout from the 2019 general election, which stood at 67.4%. A recent survey by Lokniti-CSDS in September 2023 targeted 1,017 migrants in Delhi’s slums, consisting of 63% men and […]
Mera Yuva Bharat
Context: Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of an autonomous body called Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) – A Platform for Youth Empowerment Key Features: The Need for Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)
What is Hate Speech
Context: A recent analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW) reveals that a concerning number of lawmakers in India have hate speech cases against them. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is “Hate Speech”? Laws related to hate speech in India Article 19 of the Constitution– Freedom of Speech and Expression […]
Global Internet Freedom in 2023
Context: According to a report by Freedom House (a Washington DC-based non-profit) on the state of Global Internet Freedom in 2023, there is a concerning trend of declining Internet freedom for the 13th consecutive year, with 29 countries experiencing a deterioration in the environment for human rights online. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the […]
Parliamentary Committee’s Report on Protected Monuments
Context: A Parliamentary Committee report tabled during the recent special session aims to prune the list of protected monuments in India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Reviewing the List of Centrally Protected Monuments (CPMs) Background: Committee’s Recommendations: Removal of Monuments from the Protected List: Other Major Recommendations of the Committee […]