Source-This post on States’ Power to Tax Minerals has been created based on the article “Can States tax mining activities?” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus- Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Context- The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark decision allowing states to tax minerals in addition to… Continue reading States’ Power to Tax Minerals
Category: Polity
Renewed political interest in the Indian Constitution
Source: The post renewed political interest in the Indian Constitution has been created, based on the article “Our focus on the Constitution is edifying but we must not deify it” published in “Live Mints” on 29th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Polity-Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic… Continue reading Renewed political interest in the Indian Constitution
Concern with NITI Aayog
Source: The post concern with NITI Aayog has been created, based on the article “Planning better: The NITI Aayog suffers from both structural and functional issues” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Polity-issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, Context: The article discusses the criticism of… Continue reading Concern with NITI Aayog
Issues of reservation in India
Source: The post issues of reservation in India has been created, based on the article “On reservations and the OBC creamy layer” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Context: The article discusses the history and issues… Continue reading Issues of reservation in India
Right to be forgotten
Source-This post on Right to be forgotten has been created based on the article “SC to examine acquitted man’s ‘right to be forgotten’: What is the right, and how have courts ruled earlier?” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic… Continue reading Right to be forgotten
Supreme Court allows states to tax mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands
Source: The post Supreme Court allows states to tax mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands has been created, based on the article “Fiscal federalism: The ruling on taxing mineral rights opens up resource avenue for States” published in “The Hindu” on 27th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-polity-federalism Context: The article discusses a Supreme Court… Continue reading Supreme Court allows states to tax mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands
The controversial Karnataka employment reservation bill
Source: The post the controversial Karnataka employment reservation bill has been created, based on the article “Wrongheaded policy: The Karnataka Bill on reserving jobs for locals is self-defeating” published in “The Hindu” on 20th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections.… Continue reading The controversial Karnataka employment reservation bill
Issues with Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Source-This post on Issues with Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita has been created based on the article “Menaka Guruswamy writes: In new criminal codes, fundamental rights are in danger” published in “The Indian Express” on 20 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context- The article discusses… Continue reading Issues with Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Critique of the Juvenile Justice System
Source: The post critique of the Juvenile Justice System has been created, based on the article “Trying juveniles as adults is not the answer” published in “The Hindu” on 17h July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection of vulnerable sections. Context: The article discusses how India’s Juvenile Justice… Continue reading Critique of the Juvenile Justice System
SC Verdict on Citizenship Case
Source-This post on SC Verdict on Citizenship Case has been created based on the article “Expert Explains: Takeaways from SC verdict in favour of Assam man in citizenship case” published in “The Indian Express” on 16 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context- The Supreme… Continue reading SC Verdict on Citizenship Case
