Source– The post is based on the article “House rules and the weapon of expunction” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament and state legislatures- Conduct of business Relevance– Rules and procedures of Parliament News– Recently, portions of the speeches made by some Opposition politicians in Parliament were expunged. What are… Continue reading House rules and the weapon of expunction
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Competition law amendments: Of penalties and misses
Source: The post is based on an article “Competition law amendments: Of penalties and misses” published in Live Mint on 14th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: proposed amendments in Competition Amendment Bill 2023 News: The government has come up with the proposed amendments to India’s competition law and is set to introduce the Competition… Continue reading Competition law amendments: Of penalties and misses
The demand for a Greater Tipraland by the TIPRA Motha
Source: The post is based on the article “The demand for a Greater Tipraland by the TIPRA Motha” published in The Hindu on 13th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Demand for new statehood News: The Tipraha Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA) Motha has come up with the demand for a Greater Tipraland in the… Continue reading The demand for a Greater Tipraland by the TIPRA Motha
Why the outrage at a minor domestic worker’s abuse is unlikely to change things
Source- The post is based on the article “Why the outrage at a minor domestic worker’s abuse is unlikely to change things” published in The Indian Express on 13thFebruary 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance– Issues related to child labor News– Recently, inhuman treatment was experienced by a minor live-in worker at… Continue reading Why the outrage at a minor domestic worker’s abuse is unlikely to change things
Moving With Times – SC’s flexible approach to interpreting the Constitution has enhanced its relevance to governance
Source: The post is based on the article “Moving With Times – SC’s flexible approach to interpreting the Constitution has enhanced its relevance to governance” published in The Times of India on 13th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Relevance: About Constitution as a living document.… Continue reading Moving With Times – SC’s flexible approach to interpreting the Constitution has enhanced its relevance to governance
Article 105 of Constitution: The limits to free speech in Parliament, and what Supreme Court has ruled
Source: The post is based on the article “Article 105 of Constitution: The limits to free speech in Parliament, and what Supreme Court has ruled” published in The Indian Express on 11th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity Relevance: Parliamentary Privileges and associated concerns News: Members of Parliament enjoy certain privileges and powers under Article… Continue reading Article 105 of Constitution: The limits to free speech in Parliament, and what Supreme Court has ruled
Exploring the blue in the India-France partnership
Source– The post is based on the article “Exploring the blue in the India-France partnership” published in The Hindu on 10th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral grouping and agreements Relevance– India and France bilateral relationship News– India and France are celebrating 25 years of their strategic partnership. What is the current status of the relationship… Continue reading Exploring the blue in the India-France partnership
About Child marriages: In Assam, The Answer Is Schools, Not Jails
Source: The post is based on the article “In Assam, The Answer Is Schools, Not Jails” published in The Times of India on 10th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: About early child marriages. News:… Continue reading About Child marriages: In Assam, The Answer Is Schools, Not Jails
The fine print in the Indo-US pact, iCET
Source: The post is based on the article “The fine print in the Indo-US pact, iCET” published in the Indian Express on 9th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET). News: Recently, India’s National Security… Continue reading The fine print in the Indo-US pact, iCET
The lesson from a court appointment drama
Source– The post is based on the article “The lesson from a court appointment drama” published in The Hindu on 8th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Structure and organisation of judiciary Relevance– Issues related to appointment of judges News– Differences are emerging between higher judiciary and the political executive over the power to appoint judges to… Continue reading The lesson from a court appointment drama
