India’s bid for permanent membership in reformed UNSC, NSG

GS Paper 2: Syllabus: Prelims: International Relations/Institutions. Mains: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   Context: France has reiterated its commitment to support India’s bid for permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council and New Delhi’s entry into the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group.   The demand has been supported by: Four out …

President’s Rule:

GS Paper 2:   Topics Covered: Prelims: Indian Polity and Constitution. Mains: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.   Context: The Union Home Ministry Amit Shah has ruled out the possibility of President’s Rule in the state as it would be improper to dismiss an elected government backed …

Centre-Delhi row heads to Constitution Bench:

GS Paper 2:   Syllabus Covered: Prelims: Indian Polity and Constitution. Mains: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.   Context: The 3 – Judge Supreme Court bench has referred to a Constitution Bench the battle between the Centre and Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government for control over bureaucrats in the …