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
Tag: Polity
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
PM Modi pushes for Uniform Civil Code: How it can impact different communities
Source: The post is based on the article “PM Modi pushes for Uniform Civil Code: How it can impact different communities” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Directive Principles of State Policy News: After the Law Commission invited views on the UCC (Uniform Civil Code),… Continue reading PM Modi pushes for Uniform Civil Code: How it can impact different communities
Assam delimitation draft: What changes it proposes, why it has led to protests
Source: The post is based on the article “Assam delimitation draft: What changes it proposes, why it has led to protests” published in Indian Express on 27th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Delimitation?3 Why is Delimitation being done in Assam now?4 What are the key highlights of the Draft delimitation document… Continue reading Assam delimitation draft: What changes it proposes, why it has led to protests
Strike a fine balance, have a just civil code
Source– The post is based on the article “Strike a fine balance, have a just civil code” published in “The Hindu” on 24th June 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Indian polity Relevance- Issues related to secularism and gender justice News- On June 14, the Law Commission of India decided to solicit views and proposals… Continue reading Strike a fine balance, have a just civil code
