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 […]
National Human Rights Commission
Context: The Central Government recently appointed seven people, including a former Delhi police commissioner, as ‘special monitors’ of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Establishment and Legal Basis: Watchdog of Human Rights: Conformity with Paris Principles: Objectives: NHRC has several […]
Peace Agreement Between Governments
Context: Recently, The Government of India and Government of Manipur signed a Peace Agreement with United National Liberation Front (UNLF) , which is oldest valley-based insurgent group of Manipur. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: United National Liberation Front (UNLF): Overview Purpose of the Peace Agreement:
Decline in Higher Education Enrollment among Muslim Students
Context: A report based on the analysis of data from the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) and the All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE) reveals a notable decline in the enrollment of Muslim students in higher education. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings on Dropout […]
What is Political Funding?
Context: In light of the current political circumstances and concerns regarding donations, the conclusion of the Supreme Court hearings on the challenge to electoral bonds prompts a critical examination of the potential impact this challenge’s resolution may have on democracy and the rule of law in India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Political Funding Statutory Provisions in India: […]
About Fast-Track Courts
Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of fast-track courts dedicated to the dispensation of justice in cases of sexual offences, for a period of three years. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Fast-track courts : Need for Fast Track courts Advantages of Fast track courts: Issues Faced by […]
Model Code of Conduct
Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has withdrawn its earlier approval for the disbursement of funds under Telangana’s Rythu Bandhu scheme. This decision follows allegations of violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Rythu Bandhu Scheme Overview: ECI’s Reversal of Rythu Bandhu Disbursement: […]
Kambala: Coastal Karnataka’s Traditional Buffalo Race
Context: Recently, Bengaluru held its first Kambala race, with 159 pairs of buffaloes and their jockeys racing through the specially made slush tracks in the city’s Palace Grounds. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Kambala: Coastal Karnataka’s Traditional Buffalo Race Organizing Bodies: Categories of Kambala: Cultural Significance: Kambala Ban, Repeal, and […]