1. Sambhal and the perils of judicial evasion (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The Supreme Court’s handling of the Sambhal Masjid case highlights concerns about judicial inactivism and reluctance to enforce the Places of Worship Act, 1991. This Act, designed to…
Q1) Highlight the significance of the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act and the challenges facing its effective implementation. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS: The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, popularly known as the Women’s Reservation Act, 2023 [Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam] provides for reservation of one-third of all seats for women in Lok Sabha and State legislative assemblies….
1. The code of conduct judges need to follow (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context A judge of the Allahabad High Court faced criticism for remarks perceived as communally biased, sparking debates on judicial ethics. The judiciary’s code of conduct emphasizes impartiality,…
1. Making her work count (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to employment Context The article examines the structural challenges and constraints of India’s labor force, particularly the dominance of low-quality self-employment, and explores ways to enhance productivity and transition to formal employment. Characteristics…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Antiparticles, theorized in 1928, reveal the symmetry of quantum mechanics but are scarce in the universe. Recent research suggests meson decay and hypothetical particles may partially explain matter’s dominance over antimatter, advancing progress on the Sakharov conditions….
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Government is introducing the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024 and the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 to replace outdated legislation and modernise India’s maritime framework. Key features include easing vessel registration, expanding the definition of vessels, and aligning…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The article discusses the Opposition’s decision to move a no-confidence or impeachment resolution against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, citing allegations of partisanship and misconduct. Analysis of News: Vice President in India The Vice President of India is the second-highest constitutional…
Prelims Facts 1. New National Manuscripts Mission (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2082387®=3&lang=1 ) Context The National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) was launched in 2003 to document, conserve, and digitize India’s manuscript heritage. It operates under the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, ensuring preservation through advanced technology and regional initiatives. About New National Manuscripts Mission: …
MAINS MODEL QUESTION: 10th DECEMBER 2024 Q1) Do you think that Simultaneous Election militates against the very idea of federalism or is it an idea whose time has come again? Examine in the light of the recommendations made by the Ram Nath Kovind committee. (250 Words/15 Marks) Solution: Simultaneous elections mean, elections to the Lok…
1. A point of no return (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article examines the impending collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime amidst escalating rebel advances and shifting regional dynamics in the Middle East. Rebel Advances and Assad’s Uncertain Future The Resilience of the Assad Regime…
