Category: GS 2
Enhancing Representation, for a Just Electoral System
With the upcoming general election to the parliament looming large, conversations surrounding the delimitation exercise and the disparities in representation among states in the houses of parliament are gaining prominence.
Press Freedom
Supreme Court highlighted the need to frame guidelines to protect privacy of journalists when their personal digital devices are seized by the Central agencies.
Action and Authority
The recent actions of two Indian states approaching the Supreme Court to challenge the conduct of their Governors underscore the persistent issue of political appointees in Raj Bhavan using their authority to obstruct the decisions of elected governments.
Is the United Nations toothless in ending wars?
The Israel-Palestine conflict and its associated humanitarian crisis, coupled with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, have raised significant questions about the United Nations’ continued relevance and its effectiveness in achieving global peace.
E-cigarettes
Despite advertising restrictions, 85% of young people, surveyed across four countries, reported being exposed to e-cigarette advertising from at least one type of media.
Staff shortage, Financial Dependency Plague Local Governance
An annual survey of Indian cities underscores the substantial financial dependency, limited autonomy in staffing and task allocation of local governments on their state counterparts.
Lok Sabha Ethics Committee
Lok Sabha Speaker has directed a complaint of “cash-for-query” lodged by one MP against another MP to be reviewed by the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee.
Groundwater Management | Atal Bhujal Yojana
The 5th gathering of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) for the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) took place to assess the comprehensive advancement of the program.
India-China Relations
Written records of contact between India and China date back to at least the 2nd century B.C.
Surrogacy in India
Supreme Court has protected the right of parenthood of a woman, suffering from Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser syndrome.
India-Canada Relations
Unprecedented escalation of tensions between India and Canada due to the Khalistan issue.
Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)
Supreme Court issued notice to the Delhi Police on petitions challenging the arrest of NewsClick founder under the draconian Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).