Addressing the inaugurating event at the virtual meeting of Voice of Global south summit, Prime minister has mentioned that the countries of the Global South will drive the world economy in the 21st century.
Highlights of the event:
The North-South Divide:
Factors that position India as the “Voice of the global south”:
How can India be the Voice of the Global South?
Against the Vice president’s criticism of the decision taken by National Judicial appointments commission (NJAC), the Supreme Court has held that its judicial pronouncements lay down the law.
The Supreme Court as the ‘law of the land':
The argument was rejected by the SC which upheld judicial independence as a basic feature of the constitution. |
The Apex Court and Government tussle:
What is the Constitutional backing for it?
Constitutional Supremacy vs. Parliamentary sovereignty:
The recent statement by Vice President has slammed the Supreme Court’s landmark 1973 judgement in the Kesavananda Bharati case in which it ruled that Parliament had the authority to amend the Constitution but not its basic structure.
What does the Basic Structure mean?
Who was Kesvananda Bharti?
The Edneer Mutt is believed to have been established by Totakacharya, one of four original disciples of Adi Shankaracharya (credited to have synthesised the non-dualistic philosophy of Advaita Vedanta.) |
Evolution of Kesvananda Bharti case:
Article 13 (2) provides for the protection of the fundamental rights of the citizen.
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What does the case exactly say?
The Indian Army Chief has recently talked about the Infrastructure development on the Indian side of Line of actual control (LAC), highlighting India’s concern for border security and management against China.
Background:
India’s Overland Connectivity near the LAC:
Recently, Human Rights Watch’s World Report 2023 highlighted the Indian authorities had “intensified and broadened” their crackdown on activist groups and the media through 2022 and used “abusive and discriminatory policies to repress Muslims and other minorities”.
About the report:
Key highlights of the report:
India-specific data:
Why Human Rights must be secured by a Nation?
Universal Human Rights Declaration:
India is a signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
What are the provisions related to Human Rights in India?
Economy FSSAI sets standards for basmati rice
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In a bid to promote the business around basmati rice, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified standards for basmati rice. About the initiative:
The Basmati Rice variety:
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Miscellaneous Why Hockey is played on blue turf?
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The distinctive blue turf was introduced in Hockey in 2012 Olympics held at London. What is the significance of blue turf?
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Polity and Governance Ganga Vilas sails as Varanasi-Dibrugarh cruise
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The Prime Minister is set to flag off the Ganga river cruise from Varanasi. About:
Key Features:
Significance:
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Context:
The data shown vs. the reality:
Data related to working groups in India:
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