Tag: indian polity

  • Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) & Mission DefSpace

    Important for Prelims: Indian polityMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: Ministry of Defence signs 250th contract under ‘Innovations for Defence Excellence’ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ministry-of-defence-signs-250th-contract-under-innovations-for-defence-excellence/article66854098.ece Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)  Mission DefSpace Sprint Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) :1. iDEX is the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Defence…

  • Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994

    Context: Grey areas in law banning prenatal sex determination need fixing, says HC Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Provisions: Concerns Raised by the Delhi High Court :- Powers of Investigation and Arrest: Low Rate of Conviction: Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know…

  • Exercise Ajeya Warrior

    Context: 7th edition of Ex. Ajeya Warrior took place recently. Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Scope  Objectives and Importance   Prelims Question for Practice Consider the following statements:1. Te joint military exercise Ajeya Warrior- 23 recently held at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand in October 2021.2. It is held between India & UK3. Soldiers of the…

  • Reservation Law in Jobs

    Context: Haryana slips as investment drops amid worries over law reserving jobs for locals Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Similar Attempts in other States: Pros: Cons: Mains Question for Practice How does the Indian Constitution’s definition of India as a single nation and the right to equality clash with reservations in local…

  • Forest Rights Act, 2006

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Forest Rights Act, 2006 Forest Rights Act, 2006 : Key features of the Act: Challenges in Implementation  Way Ahead Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding the Forest Rights Act, 2006 :1.It is aimed at protecting the marginalised socio-economic class of citizens and balance…

  • World Press Freedom Index 2023

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: India’s rank on World Press Freedom Index drops to 161 out of 180 countries https://scroll.in/latest/1048455/indias-rank-on-world-press-freedom-index-drops-to-161-out-of-180-countries#:~:text=India%20has%20slid%20from%2011,Borders%20said%20in%20a%20report.&text=India’s%20ranking%20in%20the%20World,Sans%20Fronti%C3%A8res%20said%20on%20Tuesday. World Press Freedom Index Evaluation Criteria:- five contextual indicators:  Key Highlights of the World Press Freedom Index 2023 :-  India’s Performance : Practice Questions for Prelims Mains Practice Question Chetan…

  • Reservation Law in Jobs

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: Happening Haryana slips as investments drop amid worries over law reserving jobs for locals https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/happening-haryana-slips-as-investment-address/article66797708.ece Similar Attempts in other States: Pros: Cons: Practice Questions for Prelims Mains Practice Question Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know…

  • Governor’s Power over State Bills

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Governor’s Power over State Bills Governor’s Powers over State Bills : Compulsory Reservation : Recent Instances of delays : SC Ruling: Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statement regarding Governor:1. Governor is elected by state legislative assembly2. He can be removed from the office by…

  • National Panchayati Raj Day

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II National Panchayati Raj Day The Ministry of Panchayati Raj in collaboration with the Government of Madhya Pradesh commemorated National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD). Major Highlights of the Day About National Panchayati Raj Day Significance SVAMITVA Scheme Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about SVAMITVA…

  • Rare Left Wing Extremism(LWE)

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II RareLeft Wing Extremism(LWE) Situation in India Diseases Ten personnel of the Chhattisgarh Police’s District Reserve Guard (DRG) were reported martyred in an IED attack by Maoists in the state’s Dantewada district. Reasons for recent attacks LWE situation in the country Affected Areas Issues and Concerns  Governments…