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Sino-Russian Alliance

In Context Recently, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping declared a “new era” in the global order. About a new Sino-Russian alliance Russia and China have unveiled a partnership “without limits” and with no “forbidden areas”. They also unveiled a comprehensive long-term agreement that also challenges the United States as a global power, NATO […]

New START Treaty

In News Recently, the U.S. accused Russia of not complying with the New START treaty. New Start treaty About The New START treaty is formally known as the Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms. The term ‘strategic offensive arms’ applies to nuclear warheads deployed by Strategic Nuclear Delivery Vehicles (‘SNDVs’). […]

Puisne Judge

In News Chief Justice of India (CJI) has recently reiterated that collegium takes into “consideration the seniority of Chief Justices and senior puisne judges while deciding on recommending judges. Key points:  “Puisne” is a French word meaning “later born” or “younger.”  The term is almost always used in the context of judges and denotes seniority […]

Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)

In News The Opposition joined hands to demand a probe either by a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), headed by the Supreme Court or monitored by the Chief Justice of India, into the allegations of fraud and stock manipulation against the Adani Group. About  Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) It is set up by the Parliament for […]

No bar on contesting two seats in one poll

In News  The Supreme Court rejected a petition to bar candidates from contesting from more than one constituency in the general or assembly elections. Why has SC rejected the Petition? SC called it a matter of “parliamentary sovereignty” and “political democracy”. The matter squarely falls within the “legislative domain” ( Contesting Elections from 2 Constituencies […]

India-US: The High Tech Boost

In News India and the United States elevated their strategic partnership with the launch of an initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology or iCET. Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) About: The iCET involves collaboration in a range of areas including  Quantum computing,  Semiconductors,  5G and 6G wireless infrastructure, and  Civilian space projects such […]

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

In Context Recently, 15 railway stations under the Ambala Railway Division were selected to be developed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The Union Ministry of Railways launched Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in December 2022 to modernize over 1,000 small stations over the coming years. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme About: The scheme envisages the development […]

Judicial Majoritarianism

In News As the recent majority judgment of the Supreme Court on demonetisation comes under criticism, the minority judgment by J. Nagarathna is being hailed for its challenge to the RBI’s institutional acquiescence to the Central government. About judicial majoritarianism As opposed to standard matters heard by Division Benches consisting of two judges, numerical majorities […]

Three-Capital Plan of Andhra Pradesh

In News Andhra Pradesh CM has said Vishakhapatnam will be the new capital of the state. About Andhra Pradesh needs a new capital since Hyderabad, the capital of undivided Andhra is now with Telangana. The two states have been sharing the capital temporarily. Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) Act, 2014 has been scrapped […]

India-UAE CEPA

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India recognized the valued utilization of India-UAE CEPA by Indian Exporters. Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CEPA) CEPA is a comprehensive agreement between India and the United Arab Emirates that seeks to enhance the economic and commercial ties between the two countries. The agreement aims to increase trade and […]