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EC asks parties to explain how they plan to finance poll promises, draws Opp fire
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Preliminary Examination:Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
Mains Examination:General Studies II: Salient features of the Representation of Peoples Act.
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Whats the ongoing story- Amid a raging debate on the financial implication of freebies promised by political parties during elections or the Revdi culture referred to by Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Election Commission of India Tuesday wrote to parties proposing that they spell out ways and means of raising additional resources to finance the promises, and the impact it would have on the fiscal sustainability of the state or the Central government.
For Your Information-Floating a consultation paper, the EC, in its letter to all recognised national and state parties, has prescribed a standardised disclosure proforma for them to declare quantification of the physical coverage of the schemes promised, financial implications of the promise and availability of the financial resources. The EC has asked the parties to furnish their views by October 19.
The ECs move drew a sharp reaction from the Opposition-Is this move by Election Commission is overreach?
What is Model Code of Conduct?
What is Freebies?
Is there any definition of the term freebies given in the existing legal/policy framework?
What is wrong if political parties are promising freebies?
Promises made by the political parties, often driven by short-term electoral calculations-Agree or disagree?
Do You Know The parties will have to detail how they propose to raise the additional resources to finance the scheme or schemes if voted to power like whether they plan an increase in tax and non-tax revenues, rationalise expenditure, go for additional borrowings or do it in any other manner.
How freebies Impact Union and State budgets?
Why the word Freebie is almost sounds pejorative especially in political and policy circle?
The political dialogue built around freebies is fraught with danger. What danger is associated with Freebies scheme?
How Budget is managed for Freebies schemes and Programmes?
Election Commission of India and Article 324 of the Constitution-Know in detail
The independent and impartial functioning of the Election Commission-How it is ensured?
Election Commission of India- Powers and Functions
Chief Election Commissioner and the two other Election Commissioners have equal powers-True or False?
In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief election commissioner and/or two other election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Supreme Court of India-Right or Wrong?
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Over-reach, will stay out, Election Commission told Supreme Court before U-turn
Split on method to name new SC judges, CJI sends 2nd note to Collegium
Syllabus:
Preliminary Examination:Indian Polity and Governance
Main Examination:General Studies-II: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary
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Whats the ongoing story- With a little over a month left for his retirement and two of the five-member Supreme Court Collegium opposed to a proposal to recommend four new judges, including a Supreme Court lawyer, to the top court through a written note instead of a formal meeting, Chief Justice of India U U Lalit is learnt to have written to them again, seeking reconsideration of their stand.
For Your Information-As per the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP), the document governing the process of appointment of judges and appointment of the CJI, the Law Minister asks the outgoing Chief Justice of India to recommend the next CJI. The MoP states that the CJI should be the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court considered fit to hold the office. Although the MoP says that the CJIs views must be sought at the appropriate time and does not specify a timeline for the process, it normally takes place a month before the retirement of the incumbent CJI.
Do You Know-Articles 124 to 147 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the organisation, independence jurisdiction, powers, procedures and so on of the Supreme Court. The Parliament is also authorised to regulate them.
What is the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court Judges in India?
Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
How is the seniority of judges in the Supreme Court decided?
What does the Collegium consider while making the recommendation?
National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act 2014-Know the key highlights
Supreme Court on NJAC Act 2014 (99th Constitutional Amendment Act)-know in detail
First Judges Case (1982), Second Judges Case (1993) and Third Judges Case (1998)-Know in detail
What was the Supreme courts ruling in the Second Judges case (1993), with respect to the appointment of a judge?
Third Judges case (1998) and Supreme Courts ruling in case of the appointment-What was the Supreme Courts ruling?
The National Judicial Appointments Commission Act of 2014 and the Collegium System-Compare and Contrast
What are the qualifications required for a person to be appointed as the Chief Justice of India?
A person appointed as a Chief Justice of Supreme Court, before entering upon his office, has to make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before whom?
The Constitution has made certain provisions to safeguard and ensure the independent and impartial functioning of a Judges-Know in detail
Jurisdiction And Powers Of Chief Justice of India-Know in detail
Executive Vs Judiciary for appointment of judges in higher judiciary-Know in detail
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How is seniority decided in the SC?
Supreme Court strikes down NJAC, revives collegium system
Debate over the collegium system: How are SC and HC judges appointed?
Reservation for Paharis too in J&K, says Shah
Syllabus:
Preliminary Examination: Economic and Social Development-Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.
Mains Examination:General Studies II: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
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Whats the ongoing story Ahead of the first-ever visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to border Rajouri district on Tuesday, the Pir Panjal region of Jammu and Kashmir is seeing growing tension between the Gujjar and Pahari communities over expected plans to grant Scheduled Tribe status to the latter.
Gujjar and Bakarwal Communities-Know in detail
Who are Paharis in Jammu & Kashmir?
Do You Know-The Gujjars and Bakerwals, who follow Islam, constitute 40% of the population in the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, with the rest living in these areas identifying themselves as Paharis. With a population of nearly 15 lakh as per the 2011 Census, the Gujjars and Bakerwals form the third largest ethnic group in J&K after Kashmiris and Dogras. Since April 1991, they have enjoyed benefits of 10% reservation for STs in government jobs and admissions to educational institutions.
What is the issue between Paharis and Gujjars?
How are Scheduled Tribes declared?
The Gujjars contend that the majority of Pahari speakers are upper class Muslims such as Syeds, Qazi, Per, Beg, Raja, Malik, Mirza, Khan, upper caste Sikhs, Kashmiris, Hindus, and Christians such as Barahmins, Rajputs, and Mahajans who do not experience caste discrimination or social stigma like the Gujjars, Bakerwals, and other tribes of Jammu and Kashmir-Comment
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New contours as J&K map redrawn: Paharis press for ST status, NC loses key leader
THE CITY
You can adopt an animal at Delhi Zoo, but prices vary
Syllabus:
Preliminary Examination: General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change that do not require subject specialization.
Mains Examination:General Studies III: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
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Whats the ongoing story- The National Zoological Park (Delhi Zoo) has launched an animal adoption scheme allowing people to sign up to pay for the care of animals at the facility. Zoo director Dharam Deo Rai said that the scheme is being introduced for the first time at the zoo and is meant to encourage the participation of people in wildlife conservation.
What is animal adoption scheme?
How animal adoption scheme will work?
Animal adoption scheme is first of its kind in India-Agree or disagree?
Animal adoption scheme-Know its features and highlights
Human-animal conflict is the biggest challenge in India and Animal adoption scheme will be icebreaker-discuss
Animal adoption scheme can be implemented in sanctuary or in national parks?
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Animal Adoption Scheme: You can now adopt your favorite animals at Delhi Zoo Check how the scheme works and rate list
EXPLAINED
What led to the Credit Suisse crisis; and the road ahead
Syllabus:
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance.
Mains Examination:General Studies III: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
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Whats the ongoing story- Over the past few days, the share price of Credit Suisse, one of the oldest and historically one of the most influential banks in the world, has hit an all-time low. Since the beginning of 2022, Credit Suisses share price has fallen close to 60 per cent.
Credit Suisse-Know in detail
What has triggered the concern around Credit Suisse?
How did it impact Credit Suisse?
What is a credit default swaps?
How did credit default swaps work?
Why rise in the spread of Credit Default Swaps is worrisome?
What has Credit Suisse said?
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What Is a Credit Default Swap (CDS)?
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