Foreign Contribution Regulation Act FCRA
Context: The Central Government announced that any NGO involved in anti-developmental activities and forced religious conversions will face cancellation of their registration under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010. 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 […]
What is the Inter-State Council?
Context: The Indian government has recently reconstituted the Inter-State Council (ISC) after two years, with the last reconstitution in 2022, appointing the Prime Minister(PM) as chairman and underscoring a renewed commitment to Centre-State relations and cooperative federalism. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is the Inter-State Council? Composition and Leadership: Historical Amendments: Secretariat: Benefits of ISC Deliberations: Challenges Facing […]
51st Chief Justice of India
Context: Recently, the President of India administered the oath of office to Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the Chief Justice of India (CJI). He succeeded Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, becoming the 51st CJI. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Appointment of the CJI: Qualifications Administrative Powers of CJI (Master of Roster): Removal: -Source: the Hindu
Seeks Third-Party Mediation in Naga Political Issue
Context: The Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN I-M) has called for third-party intervention to resolve its protracted political conflict with the Indian government. Citing betrayal over the 2015 Framework Agreement, the group has threatened to resume armed resistance if their demand for mediation is rejected. NSCN (I-M) accuses the Centre […]
Supreme Court Upholds Hindu Succession Act
Context: The Supreme Court recently upheld the inheritance provisions of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (HSA), focusing on cultural norms and legislative consistency. This decision comes in the wake of several petitions that challenged the Act’s validity, advocating for equal treatment of men and women in matters of inheritance. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance […]
Supreme Court Sets Limits on Government Power Over Private Property
Context: In the recent Property Owners Association v State of Maharashtra Case 2024, the Supreme Court set precedents limiting governmental authority to take over private resources for public distribution. The petitioners contended that private properties should not be appropriated by the state under the pretext of implementing constitutional schemes referenced in Articles 39(b) and 31C […]
Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act 2004
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court partially upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004, overturning the Allahabad High Court ruling (March 2024) which declared it unconstitutional. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Why the Supreme Court Upheld the UP Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004? Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004 Purpose and […]
India’s Reservation Debate
Context: India’s reservation system has played a critical role in offering access to opportunities for historically marginalized groups, particularly Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). However, ongoing debates have raised questions about the equitable distribution of these benefits among various SC subgroups. In response, the Supreme Court has suggested a “quota-within-quota” approach to tackle […]
Report Highlights Money Laundering Threats to India’s Online Gaming Sector
Context: A report by the Digital India Foundation (DIF) has identified money laundering as a significant threat undermining the integrity and long-term success of the Indian online gaming industry. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings from the Report on Money Laundering in Online Gaming Growth and Impact of the […]
About The Central Vigilance Commission
Context: CVC observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 with the theme “Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity with the administering of the integrity pledge to the officials of the Commission by the Commission Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Central Vigilance Commission Functions of CVC Composition of Central Vigilance Commission The CVC is […]