Caste Census in India Sub : Polity Sec : Msc Why in News The demand for a caste census has reignited political and social debates in India. Proponents view it as a necessary step for equitable resource distribution, while critics question its practicality and feasibility. About Caste Census: The first caste census was […]
The Controversies Surrounding Pardoning Power Sub : Polity Sec : executive Why in News The controversy surrounding the U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent decision to grant an unconditional pardon to his son Hunter Biden for federal tax and gun convictions has sparked widespread debate. This has raised questions about the use and misuse […]
The right to work deleted Sub : Polity Sec : Legislation in news Context: The number of worker deletions in MGNERGA job cards significantly increased from 1.49 crore in 2021-22 to 5.53 crore in 2022-23, marking a 247% rise. This surge coincided with the government’s push for Aadhaar-based payment systems (ABPS) under MGNREGA, […]
SC seeks balance between bail and obligation of accused to timely trial Sub : Polity Sec : Legislation in news Context: The Supreme Court proposed a solution to address delays in trials for accused persons seeking bail in money laundering cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The Court’s suggestion aims […]
Religious Conversion for Quota Benefits Deemed Fraudulent: Supreme Court Verdict Sub: Polity Sec: Constitution Why in News The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a landmark judgment, asserting that religious conversion done solely to secure reservation benefits constitutes a fraud on the Constitution. The judgment highlights the sanctity of the reservation policy and […]