Context: Chief Justice of India backed 50% representation for women in judiciary. “It is your right. It is not a matter of charity... Enough of this thousands of years of suppression,” Chief Justice Ramana commented. The CJI paraphrased Karl Marx to say, “Women of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains.” ... .Read more
Updated on 27 September, 2021 GS2 Polity
Context: The Election Commission recently notified the updated list of registered political parties. Election Commission Proposal There are 2,796 registered unrecognised parties, and the panel has sought the power to deregister inactive parties. The EC has raised concern over the possible misuse of the income tax exemption by parties that do... .Read more
Context: Lok Sabha speaker said that Parliament needs discussion and not obstruction in the house. Background: Recently, the Parliament’s Monsoon Session ended on a stormy note two days ahead of schedule. Opposition parties had disrupted both Houses over the government’s unwillingness to allow discussion on the Pegasus snooping scandal... .Read more
Updated on 25 September, 2021 GS2 Polity
Context: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Wednesday resigned as interlocutor for the Naga peace talks. Background: The Naga Hills became part of British India in 1881. The effort to bring scattered Naga tribes together resulted in the formation of the Naga Club in 1918. The club metamorphosed into the Naga National Council (NNC) in 1946. Under th... .Read more
Context: The Center said Caste census of Backward Classes is administratively difficult. Background: The SECC 2011 was conducted for the 2011 Census of India. Then the government approved the Socio Economic and Caste Census 2011 to be carried out after discussion in both houses of Parliament in 2010. The SECC 2011 was conducted in all states and... .Read more
Updated on 24 September, 2021 GS2 Polity
Context: An Assam-based activist has written to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) asking why MPs and MLAs cannot be booked under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code for cheating people who voted for them. Activist Arguments The elected representatives betrayed the voters of a constituency by switching parties. It has become common nowa... .Read more
Updated on 23 September, 2021 GS2 Polity
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