Strengthen Secularism, Save the Republic
Context India, as a state can survive only as a secular state – where the state has no religion and does not promote any religion. Relevance GS-II: Indian Constitution — Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Dimensions of the Article Political Dimensions A Moral Framework Religion vs State: A Separation Issues of a […]
Operation Upalabdh
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Under Operation Upalabdh, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) began a pan-India drive against accused black marketeers. What is the purpose of Operation Upalabdh? The month-long Operation Upalabdh campaign was successful in significantly reducing the activity of touts and making railway tickets more accessible to the […]
Draft Indian Antarctic Bill
Context: Nearly 40 years after India first signed the Antarctic Treaty, the government has brought in a draft Indian Antarctic Bill, 2020. Earth Sciences Minister tabled the draft Bill in Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is the Antarctica Bill? What is the Antarctica Treaty? What are the […]
Anti-Human Trafficking Cell
GS II- Governance Why in News? Recently, The National Commission for Women launched an Anti-Human Trafficking Cell. About Anti-Human Trafficking Cell: The Cell has been set up with an aim of increasing awareness among law enforcement officials and to facilitate their capacity building. The Cell will conduct Gender Sensitization Trainings and Workshops in combating human […]
The Chandigarh Question
Context The newly elected Punjab Legislative Assembly passed a resolution, moved by the Chief Minister himself, on April 1 in a special session seeking the transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab. Relevance GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to […]
Centre Must Offer Strategic Guidance On Migrant Policy
Context Repeated surveys have found that the incomes of migrant households continue to be lower than pre-pandemic levels, even after returning to cities. Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions of the Article Lack of Policy for Migrants Structural Constraints Strategic […]
AFSPA and the Northeast
Context: The Centre significantly reduced the footprint of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958 in the Northeast, withdrawing it entirely from 23 districts in Assam, and partially from seven districts in Nagaland, six districts in Manipur, and one district in Assam. Once the decision is notified in the gazette, AFSPA remains in force in parts of […]
National Pension Scheme
Context: Many states are attempting to reinstate the Old Pension Scheme while discontinuing the National Pension System (NPS). Relevance: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is the old pension scheme or the Defined Pension Benefit Schemes? What is the National Pension System (NPS)? What is the old pension scheme or […]
The Assam-Meghalaya Boundary Dispute Resolution
Context: Two months after signing a draft resolution on January 29, Assam and Meghalaya partially resolved a 50-year-old dispute along their 884.9 km boundary. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance (Federalism) Dimensions of the Article: Details About Assam-Meghalaya boundary Dispute Will the partial settlement impact border disputes elsewhere in the Northeast? Assam’s border dispute with […]
A Parliamentary Bill the ICAI needs to take note of
Context A Bill has been introduced in the Lok Sabha for strengthening the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India’s (ICAI) accountability, governance and administration. Relevance GS-II: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions of the Article Amendments […]