Category: GS 2
On FTAs with European countries
The India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is the latest in India’s recent Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
The Myanmar conflict is a regional problem
The recent military coup in Myanmar has brought significant upheaval to the region, impacting neighbouring countries like India.
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules 2024
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, has issued the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024, aligning with the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023.
Looking to the future on St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day 2024 marks the commemoration of 75 years of diplomatic ties between Ireland and India.
High Level committee report on Simultaneous Elections
The High-Level Committee (HLC) on One Nation, One Election has submitted its comprehensive report to President Droupadi Murmu, addressing key aspects of simultaneous elections in India.
On judges and bureaucrats joining politics
Recently a Calcutta High Court judge and a senior IPS officer in West Bengal resigned from their posts and joined political parties.
CAA: Issues in the legal challenge to the law
The Centre notified the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules just before the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections and the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct.
We need limits on election campaign spending
Proliferation of election spending has emerged as a pivotal concern, undermining the essence of democratic representation.
Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
In India, self-help groups for women have served as catalysts for empowerment, promoting financial self-sufficiency, societal respect, and communal resilience.
Deprivileging bribe
The Supreme Court held that legislators do not enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution for bribery charges in connection with their speech and votes made in Parliament and Legislative Assemblies.
India’s burgeoning death penalty crisis
India’s death penalty system faces scrutiny due to systemic failures in sentencing and the treatment of death row prisoners. This article underscore the need for a holistic approach to address the shortcomings in India’s criminal justice system.
India’s fight against rare diseases
Rare Disease Day, observed on the last day of February, aims to support individuals affected by rare medical conditions, this article highlights their plight of neglect and issues with National Rare Disease Policy.