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Rohingya – The ‘illegal foreigners’

In Context Recently, the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs said Rohingyas are “illegal foreigners” and will be kept in a detention centre until their deportation. More about the news Govt of Delhi’s proposal: Delhi Govt. had recently proposed to shift the Rohingyas to a new location.  Ministry of Home Affair’s stand: MHA has […]

India as a Developed Nation by 2047

In Context Recently, the Prime Minister asked Indians to embrace the “Panch Pran”(five vows) by 2047 when the country celebrates 100 years of independence.  The first vow, he said, is for India to become a developed country in the next 25 years.  What is a “developed” country? Different global bodies and agencies classify countries differently.  […]

Dysfunction in the Indian Police Forces

Context  As India is celebrating 75 years of Independence, the police continue to be in the public gaze, most often for antagonistic reasons.  Constitutional provisions: Police is an exclusive subject under the State List (List II, Schedule 7 of the Constitution). However, the centre is also allowed to maintain its own police forces to assist […]

Cooperative Federalism

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India voiced the need for healthy competition among the States. Key Points PM on federalism: While the Union and states may have different schemes, or different styles of working, dreams for a nation will remain identical.  He lauded states for playing a significant role in India’s growth. PM […]

A road map for India-EU ties

In News While India celebrates its 75th year of Independence, it also celebrates 60 years of diplomatic relations with the European Union (EU).  India-EU relations  Background  India-EU relations date to the early 1960s, with India being amongst the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the European Economic Community.  A cooperation agreement signed in 1994 […]

National Flag of India

In News  This year, the Prime Minister of India led the nation in recalling the monumental courage and efforts of all those who dreamt of a flag for free India when we were fighting colonial rule. National Flag of India Dr Rajendra Prasad announced that the first item on the agenda was “a Motion by […]

PIN Codes

In News  Postal Index Number (PIN) completed 50 Years . About PIN code According to the Department of Posts, there were 23,344 post offices, primarily in urban areas, in India at the time of Independence.  The country was growing rapidly and the postal network had to keep pace. Therefore ,it was introduced in India on […]

Fundamental Duties

In News Recently, the Chief Justice of India said fundamental duties in the Constitution are not merely to serve a “pedantic or technical” purpose.  CJI’s opinion Our Constitution is the fundamental document that regulates the relationship between the citizens and the government.  While it has granted us inalienable rights, it places upon us certain fundamental […]

SC on Freebies

In Context Recently the Supreme Court refused to consider the question of derecognising political parties that resort to freebies. More about the news Issue: The apex court was considering the question of reining in the practice of political parties offering “irrational freebies” to the electorate if they are voted to power, especially in states which […]

Atal Pension Yojana

In News Recently, a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Finance stated that Income tax payers will soon be disallowed to be a part of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY).  About the recent decision Eligibility: Any citizen, who is or has been an income-tax payer, shall not be eligible to join APY. the rule […]