Tag: bihar pcs

  • Divorced Muslim Woman’s Right to Maintenance under the CrPC

    Important for UPSC, State PCS For Prelims: Polity : Supreme court , Criminal procedure code , family court , Muslim women ( protection of right on divorce ) act 1986 For Mains: Protection of Rights on Divorce, Government policies and interventionsMains: General Studies Paper 2 Why in News? In the case of Mohd Abdul Samad v. the State…

  • How ED attaches cash

    Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies II PM Modi spoke of returning Rs 3,000 crore attached by ED to West Bengal’s poor. How ED attaches cash Role of ED with the seized cash and gold: Process after seizure or attachment What happens if: Practice Questions for Prelims  Consider the following statements regarding Enforcement Directorate :1.…

  • Current Affairs for Punjab PCS 2024

    Punjab PCS 2024: Exam date | Eligibility | Age limit | Pattern of exam | Syllabus In the journey towards cracking the Punjab Civil Services (PCS) exam conducted by the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), aspiring candidates often overlook a fundamental aspect of preparation: daily newspaper reading. Here’s why keeping up with the news is…

  • Katchatheevu Island

    Important for Prelims: Geography; International RelationsMains: General Studies Paper II Katchatheevu Island, a small rocky islet in the Palk Strait, has been a subject of historical, political, and legal contention between India and Sri Lanka. Its strategic location and historical significance make it a crucial topic for candidates preparing for the UPSC exam. This article…

  • The Bail Law

    Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies II Types of Bail: Current Bail Laws in India: Key Changes in BNSS from CrPC: Need for Reform Presumption of Innocence:  Proposed Changes inline with the UK Conclusion Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding Bail in Indian judicial system :1. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)  does…

  •  UP Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004

    Important for Prelims: Social IssuesMains: General Studies I The Allahabad High Court (HC) has struck down the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004, as unconstitutional. What is the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004? Overview of the Act: Concerns Regarding the Act: Limited Curriculum High Court Ruling: Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following…

  • Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) 

    Important for Prelims: Social IssuesMains: General Studies I A recent symposium organised by the University of Arizona highlighted concerns about the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and its potential impact, particularly on India’s indigenous tribes. What is the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework? India’s Progress: What Could be the Implication of Forest Expansion on India’s Indigenous Tribes? Note How India…

  • Internet Freedom in India

    Important for Prelims: Polity Mains: General Studies II Legal Provisions Relating to Internet Shutdown Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India Case: Key Highlights of the orders: Arguments in Favour of Internet Shutdown by the Government Arguments Against the Internet Shutdown by the Government Conclusion Mains Practice Question Analyze the impact of internet shutdowns on the…

  • Bharat Ratna 2024

    Important for Prelims: Awards About Bharat Ratna: Karpoori Thakur (Posthumous): Bihar’s former chief minister and a well-known socialist leader will be posthumously honoured with Bharat Ratna. Popularly known as ‘Jan Nayak’ (people’s leader), Thakur will become the 49th recipient of this prestigious award. Lal Krishna Advani: Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart and former deputy prime minister,…

  •  Jnanpith Award 2023

    Jnanpith Award 2023