Polity

Ethical obligations of states and individuals to protect refugees, types of refugees, and philosophical justifications for humane policies.

Context: The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the biennial Rajya Sabha election to fill eight seats—six from Tamil Nadu and two from Assam. About the Biennial Rajya Sabha Election The Rajya Sabha is the Upper House of Parliament, representing the States and Union Territories. It is a permanent body, and elections are held

Context: A recent newspaper article critiques India’s exam‑centric education and advocates experiential learning for cultivating higher‑order thinking skills, in line with NEP 2020 reforms. What Is Experiential Learning? Experiential learning is a learner‑centric approach where knowledge is gained through experience, reflection, and application (David Kolb, 1984). Key Features of Experiential Learning Why India Needs Experiential Learning

Context: The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking protection of V.D. Savarkar’s name under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950. About the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 What Is It? Objectives of the Act Key Features of the Act 1. Prohibition Clause (Section 3) Disallows the use of specified names or

Context: Minister of State for Commerce and Industry inaugurated the new unified headquarters of the Quality Council of India (QCI) at the World Trade Centre, New Delhi. About Quality Council of India (QCI) What is QCI? Objectives of the Quality Council of India Structure and Governance of QCI Key Functions of QCI Conclusion The inauguration

Context: The government decided to ease rules under the Advance Authorisation Scheme, allowing exporters to claim duty-free benefits even if goods were shipped before licence issuance, provided the Bill of Entry is filed post licence date. About the Advance Authorisation Scheme What It Is? Key Features of the Advance Authorisation Scheme Recent Relaxation under the

Context: The Ministry of Defence notified subordinate rules under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, 2023, making the Act fully operational. Summary of Newly Notified Rules About the Inter-Services Organisations Act 2023 Came into Force: May 10, 2024, after receiving Presidential assent on August 15, 2023, and Parliament passage during the 2023 Monsoon Session. Objective of the

The three-year practice mandate reflects a desire to build a judiciary with practical legal insight and emotional maturity. However, without addressing socio-economic barriers and structural inequalities, it risks narrowing entry for many deserving candidates. Judicial reform must strike a balance between quality and inclusivity, rigour and representation.