Project 39 A Subject: Polity Section: DPSP Project 39A is inspired by Article 39-A of the Indian Constitution, a provision that furthers the intertwined values of equal justice and equal opportunity by removing economic and social barriers. These are constitutional values of immense importance given the manner in which multiple disparities intersect to […]

    Can’t De-Register Political Parties For Offering Freebies: ECI Tells SC Subject: Polity Section: Elections Context: Election Commission of India has told the Supreme Court that offering any freebies either before or after the election is a policy decision of the party and that the Commission cannot regulate state policies and decisions which may […]

    10 States get nod to borrow ₹28,204 crore Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Context: Move based on 15th Finance Commission recommendations following power sector reforms by States Background: Finance Ministry, based on the recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission, had decided to grant the additional borrowing space of up to 0.5 per cent of […]

    SC upholds new restrictions on receiving foreign funds Subject: Polity Section: Acts Context: The Supreme Court upheld amendments introducing restrictions in the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) while holding that no one has a fundamental or absolute right to receive foreign contributions. Observation of Court: No one can be heard to claim a […]

    CAG report on UIDAI Subject: Polity Section: National bodies Context: No archiving policy, deficient data management by UIDAI: CAG What are the problems with UIDAI that have been identified by the CAG? Data-matching:  CAG has said the data of Aadhaar card holders have not been matched with their Aadhaar number even after 10 years […]