Controversy Surrounding the Terms Socialist and Secular in the Constitution
Context: The main opposition party in the Lok Sabha has alleged that the words “socialist” and “secular” were absent from the copies of the Indian Constitution’s Preamble provided to Members of Parliament. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Preamble Significance of the Preamble of the Constitution: Text of the Original Preamble […]
Supreme Court to Re examine Immunity to legislators on Bribery
Context: The Supreme Court has referred a 1998 5-judge Constitution Bench judgement (in the P V Narasimha Rao case) to a 7-judge Bench due to its significant implications for the morality of the Indian polity. The 1998 judgement had ruled that legislators are immune from criminal prosecution on bribery charges related to their speeches or […]
About eCourts Project
Context: The Union Cabinet recently approved the third phase of the eCourts Projects with a budget allocation of ₹7,210 crore. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: eCourts Project Phase III of the eCourts Project Major Initiatives Under the eCourts Project
Demand for Reservations: Maratha Community
Context: Recently, in Maharashtra, the demand for reservations in educational institutions and government jobs by the Maratha community has once again taken center stage. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: History and Status of the Maratha Reservation Demand: The demand for reservation by the Maratha community in the Indian state of […]
About The Service Charge in Restaurants
Context: The Delhi High Court in an interim order has directed members of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI) to replace the term ‘service charge’ with ‘staff contribution’.Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Service Charges Service Charges in Restaurants and Hotels Context of the Current Case Reasons […]
Name of the Nation – India or Bharat
Context: The invitations for the upcoming G-20 Summit in New Delhi have included a significant change. Rather than using the traditional “President of India,” the invitations now feature the term “President of Bharat.” This alteration has sparked discussions about the country’s nomenclature and its historical significance. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the […]
Laws Governing Forests of the Northeast
Context: On August 22, the Mizoram Assembly passed a resolution unanimously to oppose the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023. This amendment permits the use of forest land for various projects within 100 km of India’s international borders without the need for forest clearance. The Mizoram Assembly’s move is aimed at safeguarding the rights and interests […]
About DIKSHA Platform
Context: The National eGovernance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is set to integrate Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) into its existing Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About DIKSHA Platform Features About National e-Governance Division (NeGD) -Source: The Hindu
Inheritance Rights of Children from Void Marriages Under Mitakshara Law
Context: The Supreme Court has ruled that children born of void or voidable marriages can inherit their parent’s share in a joint Hindu family property under the Mitakshara Law. However, they won’t have rights to property belonging to other family members. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Void or Voidable marriage […]
One Nation One Election Plan
Context: The Centre has recently formed an eight-member committee, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind and including Union Home Minister, to examine the feasibility of implementing the “one nation, one election” idea. This committee, outlined with seven terms of reference, will consider whether a constitutional amendment is required and if states need to ratify […]