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“Extending Sixth Schedule to Ladakh may set a precedent for other regions demanding special autonomy”. Do you agree? Substantiate with examples from other tribal autonomy experiments in India.

Topic: Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers Q3. “Extending Sixth Schedule to Ladakh may set a precedent for other regions demanding special autonomy”. Do you agree? Substantiate with examples from other tribal autonomy experiments in India. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The issue of Ladakh’s …

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“Asymmetrical federalism is a pragmatic tool for managing diversity, but its inconsistent application breeds resentment”. Comment.

Topic: Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, Q3. “Asymmetrical federalism is a pragmatic tool for managing diversity, but its inconsistent application breeds resentment”. Comment. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: The recent protests in Ladakh over exclusion from the Sixth Schedule and the growing demand for legislative status highlight …

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Ladak and Sixth Schedule

Syllabus: Sixth schedule Source: TH  Context:  Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained on the Delhi border on Monday night as he led a group of protesters to petition the Central government for the inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution among other demands for autonomy to the region.  Asymmetrical Federalism Definition: Asymmetrical …

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High-powered committee for Ladakh

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Polity: 5th and 6th Schedule   Source: The Hindu Syllabus: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure   Context: Recently a high-powered committee has been formed in the Union Territory of Ladakh.    Need for the committee: There has been increasing demand for the inclusion of Ladakh …

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Meghalaya tribal council to revisit Instrument of Accession

 GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Separation of powers between various organs; dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions, tribal Councils, 5th schedule, 6th schedule etc   Context: A tribal council in Meghalaya has called for a meeting of traditional heads to revisit the Instrument of Accession that made the Khasi domain a part of the Indian Union more …

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