Polity

SC to hear challenge to Section 6A of Citizenship Act

SC to hear challenge to Section 6A of Citizenship Act Context: A Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud decided to hear from October 17 a series of petitions challenging the constitutionality of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. About Citizenship Act, 1955 It provides for acquisition and... .Read more

Updated on 21 September, 2023 GS2 Polity

Constitution Bench to examine validity of extending quota

Constitution Bench to examine validity of extending quota Context: A Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud decided to examine if clockwork extensions granted to reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies were constitutionally valid. Th... .Read more

Updated on 21 September, 2023 GS2 Polity

Simultaneous polls: Do states have a say?

Simultaneous polls: Do states have a say? Context: The Union government on September 2nd, 2023 set up a committee under the leadership of the former President of India Ram Nath Kovind to look into the feasibility of simultaneous polls to State Assemblies and the Lok Sabha. The eight-member High-Level Committee is set to examin... .Read more

Updated on 20 September, 2023 GS2 Polity

Govt. introduces women’s quota Bill in Lok Sabha; PM calls for a consensus

Govt. introduces women’s quota Bill in Lok Sabha; PM calls for a consensus Context: In a historic move after the Special Session shifted to the new Parliament House, the government introduced the women’s reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha to reserve one-third of the seats in the Lower House and the Assemblies for women. A... .Read more

Updated on 20 September, 2023 GS2 Polity

Special session of Parliament: What Bills are likely to be introduced?

Special session of Parliament: What Bills are likely to be introduced? Context: The two Houses of Parliament, for five days beginning September 18, will discuss the “Parliamentary Journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha — Achievements, Experiences, Memories and Learnings”, and take up some Bills for consideration unde... .Read more

Updated on 19 September, 2023 GS2 Polity

Today's UPSC GS MAINS PAPER – 2 Analysis!!

Today's UPSC GS MAINS PAPER – 2 Analysis!! Today's UPSC GS MAINS PAPER – 2 Analysis!! Razor Sharp Analysis By PSIR Guru Jatin Verma Sir!! Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/ijjRTla5OjY?si=-zTS5lVC5kHpoSJy Today's UPSC GS MAINS PAPER – 2 Topics: 1. “Constitutionally guaranteed judicial inde... .Read more

Updated on 16 September, 2023 GS2 Polity Governance International Relations