NINTH SCHEDULE Subject : Polity Context : The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine a petition seeking an immediate stay on the implementation of a Tamil Nadu law that allows 69% quota in educational institutions and government jobs in the State. Concept : Tamil Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Reservation […]
MAHARASTRA – KARNATAKA BORDER DISPUTE Subject: Polity Context: Maharashtra has staked claim to over 7,000 sq km area along its border with Karnataka, comprising 814 villages in areas predominantly Marathi-speaking. Concept: Maharashtra has staked claim to over 7,000 sq km area along its border with Karnataka, comprising 814 villages in the districts of […]
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS Subject : Polity Context : As many as 18 Opposition parties, led by the Congress, announced their decision to boycott President address to the joint sitting of Parliament at the start of the Budget session on Friday in solidarity with the farmers protesting against the three farm laws. Concept : All […]
GRANT TO RLBs Subject: Polity Context: The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has released an amount of Rs.12,351.5 crore for providing grants to the Rural Local Bodies (RLBs). This amount is the 2nd instalment of basic grants released in the financial year 2020-21. Concept: The grant has been released to 18 States […]
SC COLLEGIUM Subject: Polity Context: Expressing concern over the government delaying action on the recommendations of the Collegium to fill up vacancies in the High Courts, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Attorney General K K Venugopal to apprise it of the Centre’s timeline in the matter. Concept: The Collegium System is a […]
PREAMBLE Subject : Polity Context : Invoking the Preamble in times of protest. Concept : The preamble to the Constitution of India is a brief introductory statement that sets out the guiding purpose, principles and philosophy of the constitution. The ideals behind the Preamble to India’s Constitution were laid down by Jawaharlal Nehru’s […]