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Defections Affect Moral Sanctity of Democracy

Source: THSubject: Polity Context: A public debate emerged following recurring political realignments and defections across major regional parties like the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Trinamool Congress. Defections Affect Moral Sanctity of Democracy About Defections Affect Moral Sanctity of Democracy: What is defection? Defection refers to the act by an elected representative of abandoning allegiance …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20 JUNE 2026

This current affairs article covers key national and international topics. It details India's comprehensive "Vishwaas, Nirman, and Jan Kalyan" strategy, which successfully reduced Left-Wing Extremism by integrating counter-insurgency with socio-economic welfare and tribal development. Environmentally, it notes scrutiny over the Kanchan Devi Committee's review of the Aravalli Range's ecological protection. For governance and health, it …

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Anti-Defection Law

Source: IESubject: Polity Context: Six out of nine Lok Sabha MPs from the Shiv Sena faction are reportedly planning to defect to the rival faction led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister. Anti-Defection Law About Anti-Defection Law: What It Is? The anti-defection law is a comprehensive constitutional framework contained within the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution …

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“The anti-defection law has evolved from a safeguard against instability into a battleground of constitutional interpretation.” Analyse the reasons for this transformation. Examine its implications for representative democracy.

Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Q3. “The anti-defection law has evolved from a safeguard against instability into a battleground of constitutional interpretation.” Analyse the reasons for this transformation. Examine its implications for representative democracy. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Recent controversies involving party splits, mergers and …

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“The adjudicatory role of the Speaker under the Tenth Schedule has been a subject of persistent constitutional debate.” Examine the limitations of this arrangement. Discuss the need for an independent adjudicatory mechanism. Suggest an appropriate institutional model to ensure impartial and timely resolution of defection disputes.

Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Q4. “The adjudicatory role of the Speaker under the Tenth Schedule has been a subject of persistent constitutional debate.” Examine the limitations of this arrangement. Discuss the need for an independent adjudicatory mechanism. Suggest an appropriate institutional model to ensure impartial and timely resolution of defection …

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“The Tenth Schedule was designed to curb political defections, but its rigid provisions have created new constitutional dilemmas”. Analyse its impact on legislative independence.

Topic: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act Q2. “The Tenth Schedule was designed to curb political defections, but its rigid provisions have created new constitutional dilemmas”. Analyse its impact on legislative independence. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Rising instances of defections and judicial scrutiny of the Tenth Schedule …

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 01 March 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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Does the anti-defection law need changes?

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure   Source: TH  Context: Maharashtra political controversy cases that are currently pending before the SC will have wide consequences as they raise certain fundamental issues about the working of India’s “anti-defection law”.   Background: Last year, the ruling MVA …

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Manipur MLA Shyamkumar disqualified for defection

Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Manipur MLA Shyamkumar disqualified for defection What to study? For Prelims: Features of 10th schedule of the constitution, dismissal, exceptions and judicial review of the decision. For Mains: Significance of anti- defection law, concerns associated with its misuse and measures to …

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