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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 8 February 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

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Compare and contrast the pardoning powers of president and Governor in India as enumerated in the constitution.

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 3. Compare and contrast the pardoning powers of president and Governor in India as enumerated in the constitution.  (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: The Hindu Why the question: The Governor’s powers of pardon or remission under Article 161 of the Constitution have …

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What is Article 142?

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.   Context: The Supreme Court has invoked its extraordinary powers to do complete justice under Article 142 of the Constitution and ordered the release of A.G. Perarivalan in former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. What necessitated this? …

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Mercy plea:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.   Context: The Supreme Court has advised the Union government to release the convict in the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination case, as he already served a sentence of more than three decades.   What next? …

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