Category: GS 2

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.

Recently a Calcutta High Court judge and a senior IPS officer in West Bengal resigned from their posts and joined political parties.

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.

Proliferation of election spending has emerged as a pivotal concern, undermining the essence of democratic representation.

In India, self-help groups for women have served as catalysts for empowerment, promoting financial self-sufficiency, societal respect, and communal resilience.

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 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.

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.

In recent years, the issue of gender discrimination within the Indian military has come under scrutiny, particularly concerning the treatment of women officers.This article looks into recent supreme court judgement and further reforms needed in the armed forces.

NITI Aayog has recently published a position paper titled “Senior Care Reforms in India: Reimagining the Senior Care Paradigm”.

The Ministry of Railways has implemented numerous measures to improve passenger safety in the railway system.

Against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its ramifications for global security and stability, the NB8’s participation in the Raisina Dialogue assumes profound significance, signalling a collective commitment to defending democratic principles, upholding international law, and advancing a rules-based world order.