26th November 2019 TOPIC: State legislatures (Paper II) Discuss the need to prevent political coalitions of convenience. Introduction: In Maharashtra, BJP turned the tables on its political rivals with the help of a faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) …
25th November 2019 TOPIC: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. (Paper II) Discuss the proposal to merge Assam Rifles with ITBP. Introduction Reports suggest that an attempt is underway to shift the operational control of Assam Rifles from …
22nd November 2019 TOPIC: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. (Paper II) Discuss the draconian Beggary laws. Introduction Two centuries of colonial rule visited many cruelties upon Indians. One form that this took was the …
21st November 2019 TOPIC: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. (Paper II) Discuss the idea of NRC being held across India Introduction The proposal for a nationwide National Register of Citizens (NRC) is worrisome on …
20th November 2019 TOPIC: Parliament and the role of opposition. (Paper II) Discuss the role of opposition in Parliament and how it has been reduced to the minimal. Introduction More than 1300 people who were detained around the centre’s abrupt …
19th November 2019 TOPIC: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. (Paper II) Discuss the need for BRICS to focus on existing commitments. Introduction The 11th summit of the BRICS grouping comprising Brazil, Russia, …
18th November 2019 TOPIC: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, EIA. (Paper III) Discuss the report of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on tap water quality in India. Introduction The report of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food …
16th November 2109 TOPIC: Technology and communications. (Paper III) Discuss the need for a fair telecom regulation. Introduction Two leading and important players in the telecom industry – Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea – have reported historic losses in the …
15th November 2019 TOPIC: Executive and Judiciary. (Paper II) Discuss judicial transparency that will follow now that CJI’s office is under the RTI act. Introduction Sunlight is the best disinfectant that is often used to highlight the need for disclosure …
14th November 2019 TOPIC: Parliament and State Legislatures. (Paper II) Discuss the anti-defection law and its use in current politics. Introduction While upholding the Karnataka Speaker’s orders disqualifying 17 defectors this year, the Supreme Court has allowed the former legislators …