Source: The post Madras High Court decision on the angapradakshinam practice has been created, based on the article “Spiritual orientation, religious practices and courts” published in “The Hindu” on 6th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Indian Constitution — features, amendments, significant provisions. Context: The article discusses a recent court decision in India that allows… Continue reading Madras High Court decision on the angapradakshinam practice
Category: Polity
Newfound Reverence for Constitution
Source-This post on Newfound Reverence for Constitution has been created based on the article “Amidst politicians’ new reverence for Constitution, one thing to remember” published in “The Indian express” on 5 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context- Recent political developments show a newfound reverence… Continue reading Newfound Reverence for Constitution
16th Finance Commission
Source-This post on 16th Finance Commission has been created based on the article “What is on the agenda for the 16th Finance Commission?” published in “The Hindu” on 2 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Context– The article emphasizes the need for increased… Continue reading 16th Finance Commission
Importance of Voter Anonymity
Source-This post on Importance of Voter Anonymity has been created based on the article “A tool to ensure complete voter anonymity” published in “The Hindu” on 2 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act Context- Janata Dal (United) candidate Devesh Chandra Thakur faced controversy for allegedly breaching the MCC.… Continue reading Importance of Voter Anonymity
One Election One Phase
Source-This post on One Election One Phase has been created based on the article “S Y Quraishi writes: Why India needs one election, one phase” published in “The Indian Express” on 25 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. Context-The article highlights that multi-phase elections were once important for… Continue reading One Election One Phase
The issue of ceiling on job reservation
Source-This post on the issue of ceiling on job reservation has been created based on the article “Creamy layer should be kept out, but the ceiling on quota is artificial” published in “The Hindu” on 24 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context- The Patna… Continue reading The issue of ceiling on job reservation
Reservation Judgements: An overemphasis on merit
Source-This post on Reservation Judgements: An overemphasis on merit has been created based on the article “Faizan Mustafa writes on Patna High Court reservation ruling: An overemphasis on merit Constitutional Provisions and Judicial Interpretation” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions… Continue reading Reservation Judgements: An overemphasis on merit
B.R. Ambedkar View on Constitutional Morality
Source: The post B.R. Ambedkar’s View on Constitutional Morality has been created, based on the article “Constitutional respect should not be reduced to optics” published in “The Hindu” on 18th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Indian constitution Context: The article criticizes disregarding the Indian Constitution despite his public displays of respect. It highlights instances… Continue reading B.R. Ambedkar View on Constitutional Morality
First Past the Post (FPTP) Vs Proportional Representation Vs MMPR System: Which one is best?
Source: This article First Past the Post (FPTP) Vs Proportional Representation Vs MMPR System: Which one is best? has been created based on the article “Is it time for proportional representation?”, published in “The Hindu” on 10th June 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Indian Polity – Electoral Reforms Context: The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA)… Continue reading First Past the Post (FPTP) Vs Proportional Representation Vs MMPR System: Which one is best?
Diversification in Parliament potentially strengthens democracy and federalism
Source: The post diversification in Parliament potentially strengthens democracy and federalism has been created, based on the article “The Centre is notional, the States the real entities” published in “The Hindu” on 8th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Polity-Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal… Continue reading Diversification in Parliament potentially strengthens democracy and federalism
