Source: The post is based on the article “Suhas Palshikar writes: The rise of bulldozer governance” published in “The Indian express” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. News: In this article author discusses how India’s democracy is shifting, with governments using more forceful methods like bulldozers and police… Continue reading The rise of bulldozer governance
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Think, Then Act – Proposed criminal codes need serious deliberation
Source: The post is based on the article “Think, Then Act – Proposed criminal codes need serious deliberation” published in The Times of India on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: Issues with three bills that aim… Continue reading Think, Then Act – Proposed criminal codes need serious deliberation
In ‘demolition raj’, the High Courts as beacons
Source– The post is based on the article “In ‘demolition raj’, the High Courts as beacons” published in “The Hindu” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance: Issues related functioning of higher courts in protecting the vulnerable sections News– In the districts of Gurugram and Nuh in Haryana, there have been clashes between Hindu… Continue reading In ‘demolition raj’, the High Courts as beacons
Error On Commission – on appointment of election commisioners
Source– The post is based on the article “Error On Commission” published in “The Times of India” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Appointment to various constitutional posts Relevance: Issues related to appointment of Election Commissioners News– Recently, GOI tabled a bill governing the appointment of election commissioners in Rajya Sabha. Why is the SC… Continue reading Error On Commission – on appointment of election commisioners
Jan Vishwas Bill: More trust, less suspicion
Source– The post is based on the article “Jan Vishwas Bill: More trust, less suspicion” published in “The Indian Express” on 11th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Important Bill and Acts News– Recently, Jan Vishwas Act was introduced in Parliament. How is Jan Vishwas Bill a positive step in the direction of boosting investment… Continue reading Jan Vishwas Bill: More trust, less suspicion
S Y Quraishi on the Collegium bill: How to make Election Commission credible
Source– The post is based on the article “S Y Quraishi on the Collegium bill: How to make Election Commission credible” published in “The Indian Express” on 11th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Appointment to various Constitutional Posts Relevance: Issues related to agricultural inputs News– On Thursday, the day before the Monsoon Session is set to… Continue reading S Y Quraishi on the Collegium bill: How to make Election Commission credible
Their Bhasha, Their Future- Research has shown teaching in mother tongue leads to better skilling as well as better grasp of English
Source: The post is based on the article “Their Bhasha, Their Future- Research has shown teaching in mother tongue leads to better skilling as well as better grasp of English. Recent CBSE decision is the right call, argues IMF’s executive director” published in “Times of India” on 11th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to… Continue reading Their Bhasha, Their Future- Research has shown teaching in mother tongue leads to better skilling as well as better grasp of English
Not Quite Healthy- PMJAY has design flaws which may limit its potential to lower out-of-pocket expenditure
Source: The post is based on the article “Not Quite Healthy- PMJAY has design flaws which may limit its potential to lower out-of-pocket expenditure” published in “Times of India” on 11th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; News:… Continue reading Not Quite Healthy- PMJAY has design flaws which may limit its potential to lower out-of-pocket expenditure
A brilliant model of affirmative action – on reservation
Source: The post is based on the article “A brilliant model of affirmative action– In light of the recent US Supreme Court decision on race-based admissions, the Indian model of reservations in both jobs and education holds valuable lessons” published in “ Business standard” on 11th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Comparison of the Indian constitutional… Continue reading A brilliant model of affirmative action – on reservation
India’s Myanmar quandary, its paradoxical policy
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s Myanmar quandary, its paradoxical policy” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: India and Myanmar Relations News: Myanmar’s President extended the emergency by six months, and the military has decided to release political prisoners. Still, these actions don’t suggest a… Continue reading India’s Myanmar quandary, its paradoxical policy
