For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The 16th Finance Commission is due to be set up shortly to determine how much of the Centre’s tax revenue should be given away to States (the vertical share) and how to distribute that among States (the horizontal sharing formula). Many critical changes have taken place since the constitution… Continue reading 16th Finance Commission: Explained, pointwise
Tag: Polity
Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir
Source: The post is based on the article “Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- fundamental rights & Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, News: In this article author discusses how the Manipur government’s internet shutdown harms citizens by limiting their fundamental… Continue reading Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir
Needless move – On ED Director Tenure Extension
Source– The post is based on the article “Needless move” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Statutory, Regulatory bodies Relevance: Issues related to external trade News- The SC in his order allowed Sanjay Kumar Mishra, head of the Enforcement Directorate, to continue till September 15 at the Centre’s request. Court has… Continue reading Needless move – On ED Director Tenure Extension
Charting the path for the Sixteenth Finance Commission
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
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 → Introduction Recently, the nation was shaken by a viral video depicting sexual violence by a mob in Manipur, which emerged on the internet more than two months after the incident. During this period an Internet shutdown has continued in the state. Several experts argue that the internet shutdown has hidden… 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
