Category: 9 PM Daily Articles

Source: The Hindu Relevance: The article compares the much talked about Chinese authoritarian model with India’s democratic model of governance. Synopsis: Rather than looking into China’s authoritarian model, it is time to defend the noise of Indian democracy. Background China’s development over the last century has been impressive. Hundreds of millions have been lifted out… Continue reading In defence of India’s noisy democracy

Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article is an example of a non-implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgment at ground level. Synopsis: The invalid Sec. 66A is often invoked out of ignorance and is used as a tool of harassment. What is the issue? Section 66A of the IT Act was struck down as unconstitutional six… Continue reading Undead section

Source: Indian Express Relevance: Articles highlight the need for reforms in India’s education system. Synopsis: Need reforms on governance, performance management, and English instruction to strengthen public education in India. Background The proportion of India’s children attending a government school has now declined to 45 percent. Whereas this number is 85 percent in America, 90… Continue reading Falling government school enrolment is alarming and it needs to be addressed soon

Source: Indian Express  Relevance: There should be a fine balance between fundamental rights and statutes. Synopsis: The sedition law was born out of an authoritarian mindset and a zeal to ensure the fixation of order. It’s been done away within most of the world (including U.K and U.S) and should be removed from India as… Continue reading Sedition law has no place in a modern democracy

Source: Indian Express   Synopsis: India is entangled in the Afghan Knot, as the ground situation is fast turning in favour of the Taliban in Afghanistan. The future course will be full of complexities and challenges post the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.  Background: The United States Armed Forces are scheduled to be withdrawn from Afghanistan… Continue reading The Afghan knot

Source: The Hindu  Relevance: Bar Council of India is a statutory body. Keeping an eye on its functioning of national importance is important from an exam point of view. Synopsis: The new Bar Council of India rules undermines the constitutional guarantees of free speech and freedom of profession guaranteed under Article 19 of the Indian… Continue reading The bar on criticism that muzzles the advocate

Source: Indian Express  Relevance: This article emphasises ensuring the independence of the judiciary. Synopsis: Selection of deserving judges is essential to ensure independence of the judiciary. The Collegium must do its best in this task in order to uphold the constitutional spirit and democratic ethos. Background: India is the largest democracy in the world thanks… Continue reading The judicious choice

Source: The Hindu Relevance: Resolution of the Afghan issue is important for ascertaining peace in South Asia. India will also suffer from the spillover of this issue. Synopsis: An air of uncertainty surrounds Afghanistan, and it needs to think over the future of its land. Background: The United States recently handed over the Bagram airbase… Continue reading Troubling prospects in Afghanistan

Source: Indian Express Relevance: Civil societies work as an important pillar for strengthening democracy and governance. Synopsis:  Not strengthening civil society organisations and the deepening of checks and balances work will result in governance failure. This address must be resolved immediately. Introduction India’s civil society consists of Grassroots organisations that connect to the last mile… Continue reading Civil society must accept its failure to hold government accountable