Source: This post is created based on the article “SC view on deciding minority community status on state-wise basis solves one problem and creates others” published in The Times of India on 20th July 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – India Constitution Context: Supreme Court in its recent observation stated that it is a settled… Continue reading SC view on deciding minority community status on state-wise basis solves one problem and creates others
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Chile marks a notch in global constitutionalism
Source: This post is based on the article “Chile marks a notch in global constitutionalism” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. Relevance: About the draft Chilean constitution. News: In 2019, Chilean protests revolve around themes such as social inequality, the… Continue reading Chile marks a notch in global constitutionalism
A new legislation that mirrors the old – On Drugs regulations in India
Source: This post is created based on the article “A new legislation that mirrors the old” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Social Issues – Issues related to health News: The Union Health Ministry recently published a new draft Bill to replace the antiquated Drugs and Cosmetics Act,… Continue reading A new legislation that mirrors the old – On Drugs regulations in India
Tunnel vision that is endangering India’s history
Source: This post is created based on the article “Tunnel vision that is endangering India’s history” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 1 – Art and Architecture in India Context: The article criticizes the planned revision to Section 20 of the ‘Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains’ Act. Section… Continue reading Tunnel vision that is endangering India’s history
No inner-party democracy
Source: This post is based on the article “No inner-party democracy” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries. Relevance: Inner-party democracy in India and the UK. News: Recently, the British Conservative Party ousted their leader Boris Johnson. The incident showcases the… Continue reading No inner-party democracy
Zombies of the West
Source: The post is based on an article “Zombies of the West” published in The Times of India on 19th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Issues and Challenges in the growth and development of Indian Economy Relevance: Productivity; Zombie Economy News: In late 2020, due to pandemic, people adopted digital technology at an accelerating pace. It… Continue reading Zombies of the West
Unsayable in the House – On issue of unparliamentary words
Source: The post is based on an article “Unsayable in the house” published in the Indian Express on 19th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these. Relevance: Parliamentary Discussion News: Recently, there has been controversy surrounding the release of a… Continue reading Unsayable in the House – On issue of unparliamentary words
Fresh urgency on pension reforms
Source: The post is based on an article “Fresh urgency on pension reforms” published in the Times of India on 19th July 2022. Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: New Pension Scheme News: In recent periods, various state governments have proposed… Continue reading Fresh urgency on pension reforms
Sharing power with the next generations
Source: This post is based on the article “Sharing power with the next generations” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About the inter-generational justice. News: The recent Ukraine crisis highlighted that the institutions of global governance which were supposed to guarantee… Continue reading Sharing power with the next generations
Preparing for the presidency – On Assuming G20 Presidency
News: This post is created based on the article “Preparing for the presidency” published in Business Standard on 19th July 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Important International Institutions News: India is going to take over the presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) nations from Indonesia in a few months. India’s Group of 20… Continue reading Preparing for the presidency – On Assuming G20 Presidency
