26th Eastern Zonal Council Meeting: Key Highlights
Context: The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation chaired the 26th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council in Patna, Bihar. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: 26th Eastern Zonal Council Meeting: Key Highlights Increased Frequency of Zonal Council Meetings: Resolution of Issues: National Importance Agenda: What are Zonal Councils? Each […]
Supreme Court’s Article 370 verdict
Context: The Supreme Court in a 5-0 unanimous ruling upheld the Centre’s abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Examining Jammu and Kashmir’s Sovereignty: Court Verdict The court assessed the argument that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) retained an element of sovereignty distinct from other princely states during […]
Migrant Quota Cleared for J&K Assembly
Context: The Lok Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir: Pre-Abrogation Scenario Abrogation of Article 370 Setting up the Delimitation Commission Impact of Covid-19 Legislative Assembly Expansion Jammu […]
What Are Exit Polls?
Context: Recently, the exit polls results were released for five states Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance (Representation of People’s Act) Dimensions of the Article: What are exit polls? Issues with exit polls Rules governing exit polls in India -Source: Indian Express
About The All India Judicial Service
Context: Recently, the President of India advocated for All India Judicial Service (AIJS) to enhance diversity in the judiciary by increasing representation from marginalized social groups. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: All India Judicial Service (AIJS) Centralized System for Judicial Appointments Historical and Constitutional Foundation Necessity for AIJS Current Recruitment Process for District Judges […]
Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2023
Context: During a debate on the Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha, Law Minister said that the central government is open to a policy on transfer of high court judges. The Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Appointment and Transfer of […]
NCRB 2022 Report on Crime in India
Context: The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released its annual report on crime in India for the year 2022. The report is a compilation of data on reported crime from across the country, and provides the big picture of broad trends in crime registration. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Overview […]
About Tele-MANAS
Context: Recently, a dedicated Tele-MANAS Cell was inaugurated at the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance About Tele-MANAS: Tele-MANAS will be organised in two tier system; About MANAS: Aim:
Supreme Court Clarifies BSF Jurisdiction in Punjab
Context: In a recent development, the Supreme Court clarified that the Centre’s 2021 notification, which extended the Border Security Force’s (BSF) jurisdiction in Punjab from 15 to 50 km, allows the BSF to act concurrently to prevent specific offenses within these limits. However, it does not diminish the investigative authority of the state police. This […]
Union Cabinet Approves Terms of Reference for Sixteenth Finance Commission
Context: In a significant development, the Union Cabinet has granted approval for the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the Sixteenth Finance Commission. The commission’s primary mandate is to propose a revenue distribution formula between the Central and State governments for the upcoming five-year period, commencing on April 1, 2026. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance […]