Supreme Court Considers Perpetual Ban on Firecrackers in Delhi Amid Rising Pollution Levels Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News The Supreme Court of India is deliberating on imposing a perpetual ban on the use of firecrackers in Delhi, as pollution levels have reached record highs during the festival of Deepavali. The […]
Panel on SC tag for all Dalit converts gets a year’s extension Sub : Polity Sec: Constitution Context: The Commission of Inquiry, established by the central government, is tasked with examining the possibility of granting Scheduled Caste (SC) status to all Dalit converts, regardless of their religion. The three-member commission headed by former […]
Goa Speaker Rejects Plea to Disqualify Congress MLAs Over Defection to BJP Sub: Polity Sec: Elections Why in News The Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly dismissed a petition seeking the disqualification of eight Congress MLAs who defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2022. This decision, based on the Tenth Schedule […]
Examining the Rising Costs of Elections in India and Potential Reforms Sub :Polity Sec: Elections Why in News The soaring costs associated with elections have become a subject of concern globally and in India. The Centre for Media Studies (CMS) recently estimated that the expenses incurred by political parties during the 2024 Indian […]
The next Census Sub : Polity Sec: Msc Context: The Centre is set to conduct the Census, which was postponed in 2021 due to COVID-19. While an official announcement is awaited, sources indicate it may begin next year. The Census is crucial for delimiting Parliamentary constituencies and implementing women’s reservation in Parliament. The […]
Justice K.S. Puttaswamy passes away Sub : Polity Sec : Constitution Context: Justice K.S. Puttaswamy, a former Karnataka High Court judge and the pivotal petitioner in India’s landmark ‘right to privacy’ case, passed away at 98. Early Life and Career: Born: 1926 near Bengaluru. Education: Studied at Maharaja College, Mysuru, and Government Law […]