Tag: indian polity

  • Preventive Detention

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Preventive detention, a colonial legacy, has the ability to confer arbitrary powers to the state: SC judgment https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/preventive-detention-a-colonial-legacy-has-the-ability-to-confer-arbitrary-powers-to-the-state-sc-judgment/article66722072.ece Preventive detention Issues Safeguards Suggestions Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following statements with regard to preventive detention in India is/are correct?1. The Detenue has no rights…

  • Special courts for speedy trial of legislators

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: SC for State-specific approach to setting up special courts for speedy trial of legislators Amicus curiae has flagged that criminal cases against legislators have leaped over the 5,000-mark, with 400 of them concerning heinous offences  Background : Jurisdiction: Read about other Supreme Court judgements: On UAPA, Consensual…

  • Supreme Court judgment on UAPA

    Important for Prelims: Indian Polity Mains: General Studies II NEWS: Supreme Court changes stand; now mere membership of a banned outfit is a crime under UAPA. the Supreme Court has set aside a series of its own judgments which had concluded that “mere membership” — unlike “active membership” — of an unlawful association or organisation…

  • OBC Listing

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II  Origin: OBCs in India OBC Listing: Constitutional Provisions for OBC Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements :1. 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act 2018 provided constitutional status to National Commission Backward Classes under article 338 B.2. After 105th Constitution Amendment Act, 2021, States will be able to…

  • National Security Act

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II National Security Act Administrative order of District Magistrate: Key Provisions of NSA :  Grounds of detention: Protection available under the Act Criticism against NSA  Misused by authorities:  Way ahead Practice Questions for Prelims The National Security Act is concerned witha) Public Safetyb) Controlling terrorismc) Preventive detentiond) Anti-…

  • Institutions of Eminence Scheme (IOE)

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: For private campuses, Institution of Eminence tag gift-wrapped in red tape. Private campuses get no money under IOE scheme but are promised significant autonomy — that’s only on paper.  Eligibility: Benefits:  Issues with the scheme: Practice Questions for Prelims . Consider the following statements regarding ‘Institute…

  •  Global Terrorism Index

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: Afghanistan most impacted by terrorism for fourth straight year, India ranks 13th: Global Terrorism Index Globally, deaths from terrorism fell by nine per cent to 6,701 deaths, signifying a 38 per cent decrease from its peak in 2015.  Key findings of the GTI : Major…

  •  Supreme Court asks govt. for data on death

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: SC asks govt. for data on death by hanging and a possible alternative mode of execution https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/sc-asks-govt-for-data-on-death-by-hanging-and-a-possible-alternative-mode-of-execution/article66645002.ece  Current Provision of Death Penalty in India  World view of Death Penalty :  Mains Practice Question The death penalty is not about whether people deserve to die for…

  • Disqualification of MP from Lok Sabha

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: Rahul Gandhi disqualified from Lok Sabha day after conviction https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/rahul-gandhi-disqualified-from-lok-sabha/article66656687.ece  Rahul Gandhi disqualified from LS day after conviction Sec. 499, IPC- Defamation Whoever by Words spoken written sign visual representation Publication Harm to reputation Disqualification As MP Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statement regarding…

  • Right to Repair

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