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In News Recently, Nepal had its general elections, the second since the promulgation of the Nepal Constitution of 2015. Major Points  This was also the first time in Nepal’s history that a parliament had completed a five-year tenure even though legislative activities were conducted for barely 18 months.  The November 2022 parliamentary elections saw an […]

In Context  Criminality in politics is an issue that has long been debated in many forums. About  Criminalization of Politics  It means the participation of criminals in politics. This means that persons with criminal backgrounds contest in the election and get selected as a member of parliament or state legislature Major Reasons  Criminalization of political […]

In News  The Indo-Pacific Conclave was organised by the US Consulate General and the Asian Confluence, a think tank that was leading in the study of India’s Northeast. Importance of North East India The Northeast comprises seven ‘sisters’ or States and one ‘brother’, Sikkim. The eight states of North East India are blessed with scenic […]

In News  Recently, It has been observed that Roads and the environment are inseparable spaces. About Linkage  In addition to ensuring an easier, more comfortable, and more secure commute, safer roads also have a positive impact on the environment.  In 2021, India reported 4,03,116 crashes, each of which adversely impacted the environment in various ways […]

In News On December 1, 2022, India commenced its G20 Presidency. India holds the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. Group of Twenty (G20) It is the premier forum for international economic cooperation.  It plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance on all major […]

In News  A Supreme Court Bench issued notices to the Centre and the Attorney General of India, seeking their response to two petitions filed by gay couples to allow solemnisation of same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act, (SMA) 1954. Arguments of Petitioners  The SMA provides a civil form of marriage for couples who cannot […]

In News  The brutal murder and mutilation of a young woman by her partner have drawn attention to intimate partner violence, also recognized under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 (PWDVA) as a kind of domestic violence.  About Domestic Violence Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any […]

In Context  President Draupadi Murmu’s call to the government and the judiciary to address the issue of overcrowding of prisons is a significant and very welcome intervention.  Data Analysis  According to Prison Statistics India 2021, a report published by the Ministry of Home Affairs, between 2016-2021, the number of convicts in jails decreased by 9.5 […]

In Context, A vital issue of national importance dominating the headlines for the last three days is the PIL in the Supreme Court regarding the autonomy and neutrality of the Election Commission of India (ECI). About the Election Commission of India It is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election processes […]

In News  The inclusion of Over The Top or OTT (Communication Services) within the ambit of the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 has drawn much attention and comment.  About the Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill  It is an attempt by the government to update the extant regulatory framework in keeping with the advancements and challenges in […]