The need for a localised urban agenda
Context : Relevance : GS 2(Local Governance) India’s Urbanisation Journey and the Role of the Centre Financial Centralisation: Challenges and Implications Case for Decentralisation: Need for a Tailored Approach Alternative Approach: A Localised Fiscal Model Broader Implications of Decentralisation Conclusion: Moving Towards a Localised Urban Future
Centre issues guidelines to tackle high rate of job card deletions under MGNREGS
Context and Background Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Schemes) Key Provisions in the Guidelines Impact and Implications Causes and Factors Way Forward
Should immigrants have the same right to protest as citizens
The debate over whether immigrants should have the same right to protest as citizens gains prominence amid recent U.S. crackdowns on foreign student activists. Relevance : GS 2(Rights , Governance , International Relations) Legal Basis Under International Law National Security and Foreign Policy Constraints First Amendment Rights and U.S. Law Impact on International Students & U.S. Soft Power Executive […]
Land acquired for public purpose can’t be returned to owner through private deal
The Supreme Court ruled that land acquired for public purposes cannot be returned to the original owner through private deals, calling it a fraud on the state’s power of eminent domain. Relevance : GS 2(Governance , Constitution ) Judgment Highlights Legal and Constitutional Aspects Implications of the Judgment Conclusion The SC’s judgment reinforces constitutional morality in land acquisition, […]
How do habitual offender laws discriminate?
Context : Supreme Court’s Stand on Habitual Offender Laws Relevance : GS 1(Society ) , GS 2(Governance , Polity) Origin of the ‘Habitual Offender’ Concept Discriminatory Application of the Laws Historical and Contemporary Backlash Current Status in States Data on Habitual Offenders Key Concerns and the Way Forward
X Corp. challenges content blocking orders
Context : X Corp has challenged the Indian government’s content blocking orders and the Sahyog portal, raising concerns over digital censorship, legal overreach, and freedom of speech. Relevance : GS-2 (Governance, Constitution, Polity & Social Justice ) X Corp’s Legal Challenge: Legal Provisions in Question: X Corp’s Concerns: Government’s Standpoint: Legal and Expert Opinions: Next Steps:
Per capita income claims by States contradict high BPL population
Context :Supreme Court’s Observations Relevance : GS 2(Governance ,Social Justice) Petitioners’ Arguments Concerns Over Public Distribution System (PDS) Centre’s Stand on Food Security Key Takeaways
V-P calls for debate on freebies, policy on efficient use of public investments
Context:Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Call for Debate: Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Relevance
EC sets ball rolling on linking voter ID cards with Aadhaar
Background & Decision Relevance : GS 2(Election Reforms ) Legal & Constitutional Framework Concerns Raised Potential Benefits Challenges & Criticism
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