by rohit | Apr 7, 2025 | Courses
A Judge in the Dock, Corruption Allegations and the Debate Over Judicial Accountability Why in News? A three-member bench of the Supreme Court of India has initiated an in-house inquiry into corruption allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, following the...
by rohit | Apr 7, 2025 | Courses
Controversy Over Bodh Gaya Temple, Buddhist Protests & Historical Dispute Why in News? In February 2024, nearly 100 Buddhist monks under the All India Buddhist Forum (AIBF) protested at Bodh Gaya’s Mahabodhi Temple, demanding the repeal of the Bodh Gaya Temple Act...
by rohit | Apr 7, 2025 | Courses
SpaceX Mars Mission, Status, Setbacks & Strategic Questions Why in News? On March 15, Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, announced on X (formerly Twitter) that an uncrewed Mars landing using Starship would take place by the end of 2024, sparking global attention and...
by rohit | Apr 7, 2025 | Courses
Changing Political Dynamics in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK-BJP Talks Reshape 2026 Battlelines Why in News? A recent unscheduled meeting in New Delhi between AIADMK senior leaders, led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has triggered speculation of a...
by rohit | Apr 7, 2025 | Courses
Time to Reform the Waqf, A Pathway to Empowerment and Welfare Why in News? The Government of India is set to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aims to reform one of India’s most underutilised and mismanaged religious and socio-economic institutions—the...
by rohit | Apr 7, 2025 | Courses
The Call for an Indian Judicial Service (IJS), An Idea Whose Time Has Come Why in News? Recent controversial incidents involving High Court judges and the judiciary’s opaque internal processes have reignited debate over the need for a transparent, accountable,...
by rohit | Apr 7, 2025 | Courses
Myanmar Earthquake Tragedy Highlights the Cost of Political Instability Why in News? Myanmar was struck by a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake, leading to over 1,600 confirmed deaths, with thousands injured and widespread destruction reported. The disaster has...
by rohit | Apr 7, 2025 | Courses
Supreme Court Upholds Free Speech in Landmark Verdict on Social Media Post Why in News? The Supreme Court of India recently quashed a police case filed against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi over a poem posted on social media, reaffirming the importance of free speech...
by rohit | Apr 7, 2025 | Courses
The 3Cs That Haunt Indian Education Today, Centralisation, Commercialisation, Communalisation Why in News? The rollout of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has led to intense debates around the Indian Government’s approach to education governance. Critics...
by rohit | Apr 7, 2025 | Courses
Court Government Balance Is True Justice, Revisiting Judicial Independence and Accountability in India Why in News? A renewed debate has surfaced over the appointment process of judges in India, sparking conversations about the balance of power between the executive...
