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CURRENT AFFAIR – 29/08/2025

CURRENT AFFAIR – 29/08/2025 Governor cannot act as ‘super CM’, Tamil Nadu tells Supreme Court/तमिलनाडु ने सुप्रीम कोर्ट से कहा, राज्यपाल ‘सुपर सीएम’ की तरह काम नहीं कर सकते Syllabus :GS 2 : Indian Polity / Prelims Source : The Hindu The ongoing tussle between State governments and Governors has once again reached the Supreme Court. Tamil Nadu, through senior advocate A.M. Singhvi, argued that the Governor is a constitutional head, a “facilitator” in the legislative process, but not a parallel political authority or “super Chief Minister”. The issue arises in the context of a Presidential Reference following the Supreme…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 26/08/2025

CURRENT AFFAIR – 26/08/2025 India, Fiji call for open Indo-Pacific region, agree to deepen defence ties/भारत और फिजी ने खुले हिंद-प्रशांत क्षेत्र का आह्वान किया, रक्षा संबंधों को गहरा करने पर सहमति जताई Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu step in India’s Indo-Pacific outreach. Against the backdrop of intensifying geostrategic competition in the Pacific, especially with China’s expanding presence, the India–Fiji partnership underlines New Delhi’s efforts to build resilient defence, maritime, and developmental cooperation with Pacific Island countries (PICs). Key Highlights of the Meeting Maritime Security &Defence Cooperation India to provide training, equipment, and capacity-building…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 26/08/2025

CURRENT AFFAIR – 26/08/2025 India, China plan to resume trade via Shipki-La in Himachal/भारत, चीन हिमाचल प्रदेश में शिपकी-ला के रास्ते व्यापार फिर से शुरू करने की योजना बना रहे हैं Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu India and China are exploring the resumption of border trade through Shipki-La in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district, which has remained suspended since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This development comes after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent visit to India, during which Beijing agreed in principle to India’s proposal. The issue holds significance not just for bilateral…

CURRENT AFFAIR – 23/08/2025

CURRENT AFFAIR – 23/08/2025 Should SC sit idly as Governors block Bills: CJI/क्या राज्यपालों द्वारा विधेयकों को रोकने पर सर्वोच्च न्यायालय को निष्क्रिय बैठे रहना चाहिए: मुख्य न्यायाधीश Syllabus : GS 2 : Indian Polity Source : The Hindu The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, recently raised concerns about Governors withholding assent to Bills passed by State legislatures for years, as in the case of Tamil Nadu where certain Bills remained pending for almost four years. The issue has triggered a constitutional debate on the limits of gubernatorial discretion, the scope of judicial review, and the principle…

Mains Answer Writing Practice – 03 December 2024

Mains Question  Question 1 – General Studies- Paper II 1. Critically examine the role of State Commissioners under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, in ensuring disability rights in India. Highlight the challenges and suggest measures for strengthening their effectiveness. भारत में विकलांगता अधिकारों को सुनिश्चित करने में विकलांग व्यक्तियों के अधिकार अधिनियम, 2016 के तहत राज्य आयुक्तों की भूमिका की आलोचनात्मक जांच करें। चुनौतियों पर प्रकाश डालें और उनकी प्रभावशीलता को मजबूत करने के उपाय सुझाएँ। Facebook Page 👉 https://www.facebook.com/raosacademyindia Telegram Channel 👉 https://t.me/raosacademyOfficial Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/raosacademyindia/ Please share your answer in image or the text form in the comment…

Mains Answer Writing Practice – 15 November 2024

Mains Question  Question 1 – General Studies- Paper II 1. Discuss the factors contributing to the rise of authoritarian tendencies in modern democracies. Analyse the impact of these tendencies on India’s democratic institutions and suggest measures to strengthen democratic resilience in the country. आधुनिक लोकतंत्रों में अधिनायकवादी प्रवृत्तियों के उदय में योगदान देने वाले कारकों पर चर्चा करें। भारत की लोकतांत्रिक संस्थाओं पर इन प्रवृत्तियों के प्रभाव का विश्लेषण करें और देश में लोकतांत्रिक लचीलेपन को मजबूत करने के उपाय सुझाएँ। Facebook Page 👉 https://www.facebook.com/raosacademyindia Telegram Channel 👉 https://t.me/raosacademyOfficial Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/raosacademyindia/ Please share your answer in image or the text form in…

Mains Answer Writing Practice – 24 April 2024

Mains Question  Question 1 – General Studies- Paper II, Social Issues 1. Discuss the current status of healthcare in India, including government initiatives, private sector participation, and the challenges faced. What are the key areas that require attention and improvement to ensure better healthcare access and outcomes for all citizens? Question 2 – General Studies- Paper II and III, Polity and Economy 2.With India’s plans to boost electric vehicle (EV) production, what are the key strategies being considered by the government and industry stakeholders? Discuss the potential benefits of scaling up EV production in India and the challenges that need…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/05/2023

Two judgments and the principle of accountability M.R. Madhavan is with PRS Legislative Research, New Delhi Two Constitution Benches of the Supreme Court of India delivered important judgments last week. The first case decided that the Delhi government headed by the Chief Minister — and not the Lieutenant Governor appointed by the central government — will control civil services working for the Delhi government. The second case involved the formation of the current government in Maharashtra following the “split” in the Shiv Sena party. Contradiction of a core principle Both judgments, which were unanimous, were authored by the Chief Justice…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/05/2023

Khasi council order on father’s surname sets off war of words in matrilineal Meghalaya The Khasis, numbering about 1.39 lakh, are one of the three indigenous matrilineal communities in Meghalaya. Ritu Raj Konwar RAHUL KARMAKAR GUWAHATI A tribal council’s order not to issue a Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate to any Khasi person who adopts the surname of her or his father has triggered a war of words in matrilineal Meghalaya. The Khasis, numbering about 1.39 lakh, are one of the three indigenous matrilineal communities in the north-eastern State. The other two are Garos and Jaintias. KHADC criticised The Voice of the…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/05/2023

A Court recall that impacts the rights of the accused   Preeti Pratishruti Dash is an Assistant Professor of Law at the National Law School of India University where she teaches criminal law and procedure The Supreme Court of India’s order on May 1, seeking to recall its own decision in Ritu Chhabaria vs Union of India upon the insistence of the Solicitor-General of India, Tushar Mehta, that central investigation agencies were ‘facing difficulties’, has caused concern among legal professionals. Besides the questionable legality of the Court ‘recalling’ its own decision, what is of concern too is how this order would impact…