Biennial polls to the Rajya Sabha
Context: Recently, the Government released a list of 14 candidates for the biennial polls to the Rajya Sabha. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Nominated Members of Rajya Sabha: Normal composition Article 80 Difference between Nominated and Elected members: -Source: The Hindu
Constitution Scheduled Tribes Order Amendment Bill 2024
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, the Parlaiment passed the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to include ‘Pahari Ethnic Group, Paddari Tribe, Koli and Gadda Brahmin’ communities in the list of STs of UT of Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, […]
Uttarakhand Assembly Passes Uniform Civil Code
Context: Recently, the Uttarakhand Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code. The bill imposes common rules for all communities (excluding Scheduled Tribes) on marriage, divorce, inheritances, and live-in relationships. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Article 44 is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy. These, as defined […]
About Trust Vote – Floor Test
Context: The Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren wins the trust vote on the floor of the Jharkhand Assembly. Forty-seven Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led alliance legislators voted for the motion and 29 against the motion. He is set to take oath on 7 February, 2024. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Trust […]
About Motion of Thanks
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? The Prime Minister replied to the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address in the Lok Sabha in the ongoing Budget Session of the Parliament. About Motion of Thanks: Other Types of Motion Adjournment Motion Closure Motion: Motion with a Vote: Short Duration Discussion: No-Confidence Motion: […]
Appointment of Judges of High Court
Context: Justice Vijay Bishnoi was sworn in as Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court. The oath was administered by the Assam Governor during the swearing-in ceremony. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Indian Judiciary) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Collegium System? Evolution of the Collegium system Third Judges Case, 1998: Working of […]
Sub-Classification Among Reserved Categories
Context: A seven Bench Constitutional Bench is set to hear a number of petitions regarding validity of sub-classification among reserved categories. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Sub-classification within SCs and STs: Legal Aspects of Sub-Categorization of Scheduled Castes: A Judicial Journey Attempts by States: Judicial Intervention: Contradictory Judgments: Union Government’s […]
CBI Manpower Shortage
Context: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is facing acute shortage of manpower that led to more than 1000s of cases pending. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution, Governance Dimensions of the Article: Lack of Manpower topples CBI: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) CBI has following divisions Functions of CBI Challenges of CBI -Source: The Hindu, […]
Chief Source of Revenue for Panchayats
Context: The main source of revenue for panchayats come from the Centre and the states as grants. The Revenue from taxes form a negligible share. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Government Policies and Interventions for Transparency and Good Governance) Dimensions of the Article: Key points: Overdependence on the centre and states for funds: […]
Draft Prepared to Implement Uniform Civil Code
Context: Shayara Bano, the woman who petitioned triple talaq case in Supreme Court called the UCC bill ‘beneficial’ for women of the Muslim community. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Article 44 is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy. These, as defined in Article 37, are […]