Source: This post is created based on the article ‘From Gaza to Bihar — faultlines Ambedkar and Patel warned us against’, published in Indian Express on 16th October 2023. UPSC syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Effect of policies of developed and developing countries on India’s interest. News: Bihar caste survey and killing of innocent civilians… Continue reading From Gaza to Bihar — faultlines Ambedkar and Patel warned us against
Tag: Polity
Pro-Choice, Pro-Women – A split SC verdict reflects a wider judicial-medical confusion about abortion rights
Source: The post is based on the article “Pro-Choice, Pro-Women – A split SC verdict reflects a wider judicial-medical confusion about abortion rights. This must change” published in “The Times of India” on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- polity- fundamental rights News: The article discusses a split decision by India’s Supreme Court on allowing a… Continue reading Pro-Choice, Pro-Women – A split SC verdict reflects a wider judicial-medical confusion about abortion rights
16th Finance Commission’s political challenge
Source: The post is based on the article “16th Finance Commission’s political challenge” published in “Business standard” on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity- constitutional post (finance commission) News: The article discusses challenges in India’s fiscal policy and intergovernmental financial relations. It highlights issues like the central government’s weak fiscal position, political conflicts regarding resource… Continue reading 16th Finance Commission’s political challenge
EC on wrong track asking parties to detail fiscal costs of ‘populism
Source: The post is based on the article “Spent Thought- EC on wrong track asking parties to detail fiscal costs of ‘populism’. That’s a matter between voters & govts” published in “Times of India” on 11th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity- Election commission News: The article critiques the Election Commission’s idea to make political parties… Continue reading EC on wrong track asking parties to detail fiscal costs of ‘populism
Drawing lines in Cauvery waters
Source: The post is based on the article “Drawing lines in Cauvery waters” published in The Indian Express on 5th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Issues & Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Relevance: concerns with Cauvery water dispute News: The Cauvery dispute has resurfaced, the first time since the Supreme Court’s… Continue reading Drawing lines in Cauvery waters
Retribution for the south, accolade for the north
Source: The post is based on the article “Retribution for the south, accolade for the north” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- polity- Delimitation; issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure News: The article discusses how India’s political and financial systems, which are based on population size, put southern states… Continue reading Retribution for the south, accolade for the north
Warring Over Water – River fights between states need a single dispute resolution body
Source: The post is based on the article “Warring Over Water – River fights between states need a single dispute resolution body with real enforcement powers” published in The Times of India on 29th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Relevance: About Cauvery Water Dispute. News:… Continue reading Warring Over Water – River fights between states need a single dispute resolution body
No, data isn’t the new oil – Data Protection Bill needs to realise that
Source: The post is based on the article “No, data isn’t the new oil – Data Protection Bill needs to realise that” published in “Indian express” on 27th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity – Function of Parliament News: This article discusses concerns about how data is used and perceived. It talks about India’s new law,… Continue reading No, data isn’t the new oil – Data Protection Bill needs to realise that
Gap between law and justice
Source: The post is based on the article “Gap between law and justice” published in “Indian express” on 25th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity- functioning of Parliament News: This article is talking about new criminal law Bills in India. The government says these will strengthen law and order by reducing crime. But the article argues… Continue reading Gap between law and justice
Taking India back to the drawing board
Source– The post is based on the article “India and the great power contest in West Asia” published in “The Hindu” on 25th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance- Issues related to delimitation process News– The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, which promises 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, and… Continue reading Taking India back to the drawing board
