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6th October 2022 (6 Topics)

6th October 2022

QUIZ - 6th October 2022

5 Questions

5 Minutes

Mains Question:

“In the times of inequality and poverty in India, the government must reaffirm the value of welfare government schemes”. In the light of this statement, do you think that freebies is the right solution? (150 words)

Approach 

  • Introduction- define freebies
  • Dilemma between welfare scheme for the needy vs free culture
    • Article 38 of the Constitution directs the State to ensure social and economic justice.
  • Consequences of freebies
    • additional burden on the exchequer
    • Tool to woo voters
    • Put strain on the state budgets
    • Restrict State to commit more finances to critical social sectors (health & education)
  • Required measures 
  • Concluding thoughts  

Editorials

Context:

  • The question has been raised, whether a governor is permitted to cause uncertainty while giving assent to the bills passed by the state legislature.

Examples of Kerala and Tamil Nadu:

  • Causing Uncertainty: The recent actions of governors of Kerala and Tamil Nadu have created uncertainty over the process of giving assent to the Bills.
  • Legislature vs Governor: Refusing the assent to a bill defeats the purpose of an elected government as the legislature reflects the will of the people which is not the case with governors.

Practices overseas:

  • United Kingdom: Although there is a provision of royal assent and the bill can be withheld by the crown but it’s a dead letter now. The veto is no longer exercised by the crown.
  • United States: The president has been vested with the power to refuse the assent and return the bill. But if the house passes it again with a 2/3rd majority it becomes a law.
  • Not the best Practice: In India, the whole legislative exercise becomes fruitless because of the undue constitutional advantage given to the governors.
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