Sub-Categorization of Scheduled Castes (SCs)
Context: In an election rally in Telangana, Prime Minister promised to look into the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs) to identify and help the most backward among them — a move that has been read as an attempt by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to woo the Madiga community. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance […]
Model Prison Act 2023
Context: The Union Home Secretary had sent a letter to all states and Union territories in May, 2023 which consisted of the ‘Model Prisons Act, 2023’. The letter was uploaded recently on the Union Ministry of Home Affair’s website. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Prisons Act, 1894 Changing Perspective on […]
Central Bureau of Investigation
Context: The Central Government recently told the Supreme Court that the CBI is an “independent body” and the Centre has “no superintendence or control over it. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution, Governance Dimensions of the Article: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) CBI has following divisions How does the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) function in […]
Nationwide Ban on Barium in Firecrackers
Context: The Supreme Court has emphasized that its prohibition on the use of barium and other banned chemicals in firecrackers extends across the entire country, dispelling any ambiguity and confirming it is not limited to the National Capital Region. This clarification came during the court’s consideration of an application requesting directions for the Rajasthan government […]
Speedy Disposal of Cases Against Lawmakers
Context: The Supreme Court has issued guidelines aimed at expediting the disposal of criminal cases involving Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Speedy Disposal of Cases Against Lawmakers: The Supreme Court has instructed chief justices of high courts to establish special […]
About The Central Information Commission
Context: Recently, the Information Commissioner, Heeralal Samariya, was sworn in as the chief of the Central Information Commission (CIC) by the President Of India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Central Information Commission: The Central Information Commission (CIC) was established under the Right to Information Act, 2005. It holds jurisdiction over […]
Upcoming Elections in India
Context: While political parties are actively campaigning, and candidates are being announced for the upcoming elections in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan, and Telangana, a common trend in these elections, as well as recent ones, is the last-minute shift of leaders from one party to another. Relevance: GS2- Polity Mains Question: Electoral politics has given […]
Advocate-on-Record (AOR) in the Indian Legal System
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court pulled up an Advocate-on-Record (AoR) for filing a frivolous case and dismissed the public interest litigation. The Court censured the lawyer that an AoR cannot merely be a signing authority. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Advocate-on-Record (AOR) in the Indian Legal System Role and Functions: […]
UPSC Issues Amended Guidelines for State DGP Appointments
Context: Recently, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued amended guidelines emphasizing specific criteria for the appointment of State Directors General of Police (DGPs). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Amendments in UPSC Guidelines for DGP Selection Supreme Court’s Directives on Police Reforms In the Prakash Singh Case of 2006, the Supreme Court of India […]
Enhancing Food Accessibility with QR Codes for the Visually Impaired
Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed the incorporation of QR codes on food products to promote food accessibility among visually impaired individuals, emphasizing universal access to safe food. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: FSSAI’s Recommendations for QR Codes on Food Products for the Visually […]