Source: The post financial struggles of Indian municipal corporations has been created, based on the article “Financial drought strains municipal bodies” published in “Business standard” on 15th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-polity- devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Context: The article discusses the financial struggles of Indian… Continue reading Financial struggles of Indian municipal corporations
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Madras High Court decision on the angapradakshinam practice
Source: The post Madras High Court decision on the angapradakshinam practice has been created, based on the article “Spiritual orientation, religious practices and courts” published in “The Hindu” on 6th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-Indian Constitution — features, amendments, significant provisions. Context: The article discusses a recent court decision in India that allows… Continue reading Madras High Court decision on the angapradakshinam practice
Newfound Reverence for Constitution
Source-This post on Newfound Reverence for Constitution has been created based on the article “Amidst politicians’ new reverence for Constitution, one thing to remember” published in “The Indian express” on 5 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context- Recent political developments show a newfound reverence… Continue reading Newfound Reverence for Constitution
16th Finance Commission
Source-This post on 16th Finance Commission has been created based on the article “What is on the agenda for the 16th Finance Commission?” published in “The Hindu” on 2 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Context– The article emphasizes the need for increased… Continue reading 16th Finance Commission
Importance of Voter Anonymity
Source-This post on Importance of Voter Anonymity has been created based on the article “A tool to ensure complete voter anonymity” published in “The Hindu” on 2 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act Context- Janata Dal (United) candidate Devesh Chandra Thakur faced controversy for allegedly breaching the MCC.… Continue reading Importance of Voter Anonymity
Climate Legislation for India
Source-This post on Climate Legislation for India has been created based on the article “Court on climate right and how India can enforce it” published in “The Hindu” on 1 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context– The recent judgment in M.K. Ranjitsinh and Ors.… Continue reading Climate Legislation for India
Unfit India – Health Related Issues facing India
Source-This post on Unfit India has been created based on the article “Broken pavements, lack of safety: A big reason why Indians struggle to stay fit” published in “The Indian Express” on 28 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2– Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Context– The… Continue reading Unfit India – Health Related Issues facing India
Challenges for the Leader of the Opposition in India
Source: The post challenges for the Leader of the Opposition in India has been created, based on the article “Opposition’s larger demography, LoP’s big responsibility” published in “The Hindu” on 27th June 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2– Polity Context: The article discusses the significant role of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in… Continue reading Challenges for the Leader of the Opposition in India
The New Eurasian Geopolitics
Source-This post on The New Eurasian Geopolitics has been created based on the article “C Raja Mohan writes: In great power rivalry across Eurasia, an opening for India” published in “The Indian Express” on 26 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2– Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Context- Recent… Continue reading The New Eurasian Geopolitics
One Election One Phase
Source-This post on One Election One Phase has been created based on the article “S Y Quraishi writes: Why India needs one election, one phase” published in “The Indian Express” on 25 June 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. Context-The article highlights that multi-phase elections were once important for… Continue reading One Election One Phase
