Source– The post is based on the article “Charting the path for the Sixteenth Finance Commission” published in the “The Hindu” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Constitutional bodies. GS3- Government budgeting Relevance: Finance Commission News- The Sixteenth Finance Commission is due to be set up shortly. What are the issues that should be taken… Continue reading Charting the path for the Sixteenth Finance Commission
Tag: Polity
RTI in politics: Bringing political parties within the fold of law will not help
Source: The post is based on the article “RTI in politics: Bringing political parties within the fold of law will not help” published in “Business standard” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. News: The author argues against a petition to include political parties under the Right to Information… Continue reading RTI in politics: Bringing political parties within the fold of law will not help
What is a no confidence motion?
Source– The post is based on the article “What is a no confidence motion?” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th July 2023. “A Parliament floor test would serve democracy” published in “Livemint” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament- Conduct of Business Relevance: Parliamentary procedures News- Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accepted the… Continue reading What is a no confidence motion?
On Manipur video, where Women’s Commission went wrong
Source: The post is based on the article “On Manipur video, where Women’s Commission went wrong” published in “The Indian express” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies News: The author discusses the ineffectiveness of women’s commissions in India, especially in addressing women’s issues in Manipur. The commissions focus… Continue reading On Manipur video, where Women’s Commission went wrong
The right approach – SC observations on bail system
Source– The post is based on the article “The right approach” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance: Issues related to criminal justice system News- Recently, SC granted regular bail to activist Teesta Setalvad. What are the observations of SC in this case? Courts should adopt a common-sense approach for… Continue reading The right approach – SC observations on bail system
Internet Shutdowns in India: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the legal provisions for internet shutdown?3 What does the Supreme Court say on internet shutdown? 4 What are the concerns with the 2017 rules on internet shutdown? 5 What are the impacts of internet shutdown? 6 What should be done? Introduction Recently, the nation was shaken by a viral… Continue reading Internet Shutdowns in India: Explained, pointwise
India’s data protection law needs refinement
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s data protection law needs refinement” published in “The Hindu” on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- e-governance Relevance: Issue related to data protection News- The government will table the Draft Data Protection Bill in the current session of the Parliament. What are issues related to the Draft… Continue reading India’s data protection law needs refinement
Is the delimitation question settled?
Source– The post is based on the article “A job and career right the disabled cannot be denied” published in “The Hindu” on 21st July 2023. Syllabus : GS2- Polity Relevance: Issues related to electoral matters News- The article explains the issue of delimitation. Contents1 What are some facts about delimitation?2 Why was it decided… Continue reading Is the delimitation question settled?
Mediate, Don’t Litigate-Mediation Bill is a way to reduce the judicial backlog. Governments shouldn’t be exempted from it
Source: The post is based on the article “Mediate, Don’t Litigate-Mediation Bill is a way to reduce the judicial backlog. Governments shouldn’t be exempted from it” published in “Times of India” on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions News: The Mediation Bill was cleared by the Union cabinet this… Continue reading Mediate, Don’t Litigate-Mediation Bill is a way to reduce the judicial backlog. Governments shouldn’t be exempted from it
Sanjay Srivastava writes: Parliament, now, is a gated community
Source– The post is based on the article “Sanjay Srivastava writes: Parliament, now, is a gated community” published in “The Times of India” on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance: Political institutions News- The article explains the importance of Parliament as a process for strengthening democracy. Why is it important to imagine Parliament both… Continue reading Sanjay Srivastava writes: Parliament, now, is a gated community
