Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on data protection Bill: Personal is private” published in “Indian Express” on 7th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for various sectors News: The Union cabinet has approved the draft data protection Bill, which is set to be introduced in Parliament… Continue reading Express View on data protection Bill: Personal is private”
Tag: Polity
Thwarting Twitter – on Karnataka HC judgment against Twitter
Source: This post is based on the article “Let Them Think”, published in The Times of India on 5th July, 2023. Syllabus topic: GS Paper 2, Government Policies for various sectors News: The article discusses the recent rejection by the Karnataka High Court of a petition by Twitter, Inc., which challenged the validity of the… Continue reading Thwarting Twitter – on Karnataka HC judgment against Twitter
Sriram Panchu writes: Governor R N Ravi’s actions do not behove his office
Source– The post is based on the article “Sriram Panchu writes: Governor R N Ravi’s actions do not behove his office” published in the “The Indian Express” on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism Relevance- Office of Governor News- The Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi dismissed V. Senthilbalaji, a Minister in… Continue reading Sriram Panchu writes: Governor R N Ravi’s actions do not behove his office
A case of unchecked power to restrict e-free speech
Source– The post is based on the article “A case of unchecked power to restrict e-free speech” published in The Hindu on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – Indian Polity Relevance: Right to free speech and digital rights News-The Karnataka High Court judgment against Twitter subverts the procedural safeguards that must be employed while restricting… Continue reading A case of unchecked power to restrict e-free speech
Criminalisation of politics: causes, impacts and solutions – Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 A little background of the petition 3 What is criminalisation of politics? 4 What are the recent trends? 5 What are the causes of criminalisation of politics in India? 6 What are the impacts of criminalisation of politics in India? 7 What are the initiatives taken so far to overcome the issue of… Continue reading Criminalisation of politics: causes, impacts and solutions – Explained, pointwise
That Wasn’t A Capital Idea – On Ministers dismissal by Governor
Source- The post is based on the article “The Governor’s move is dangerous, unconstitutional” and the article “A misadventure” published in “The Hindu” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Issues pertaining to federalism Relevance– Governor role in federal matters News- The Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi, has dismissed V. Senthilbalaji, a Minister in… Continue reading That Wasn’t A Capital Idea – On Ministers dismissal by Governor
The case for a Uniform Civil Code
Source: The post is based on the article “The case for a Uniform Civil Code” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Significant provisions of Indian Constitution, GS 1 – Indian Society News: The constitutional provision for a uniform civil code (UCC) in India is a complex and sensitive… Continue reading The case for a Uniform Civil Code
That Wasn’t a Capital Idea
Source– The post is based on the article “That Wasn’t A Capital Idea” published in “The Times of India” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism Relevance– Constitutional issues related to NCT of Delhi News- Central government has promulgated an ordinance to overrule the SC judgement regarding the control over services in… Continue reading That Wasn’t a Capital Idea
Fiscal federalism needs a look-in by the 16th Finance Commission
Source– The post is based on the article “Fiscal federalism needs a look-in by the 16th Finance Commission” published in live Mint on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2-Fiscal Federalism Relevance: Appointment of The Sixteenth Finance Commission (16th FC) News- The soon-to-be-appointed 16th Finance Commission will have to tackle problems in Centre-state relations ,solve issues of… Continue reading Fiscal federalism needs a look-in by the 16th Finance Commission
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023: Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional
Source: The post is based on the article “Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional” published in “The Hindu” on 29th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism Relevance: Constitutional issues related to NCT of Delhi News: The article explains the issues related to the current tussle between the Delhi government and the central government for control… Continue reading Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023: Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional
