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Women Rights in India

Women in India have enjoyed respect & relevance from Vedic days, they were referred as ‘sahadharmini’, meaning “equal partner”. So, focus on women's empowerment or women's education was never absent. However, as time passed it is believed that the Indian culture got contaminated with the Muslim influence, conservative Middle Eastern and British culture, and that the power and respect which women enjoyed were lost.

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Disputed territories of India

India is the largest and most significant country in South Asia. When it became independent, the first PM Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru was clearly aware of world politics & certain other global events that directly and indirectly impacted India’s security, thus uplifting India's foreign policy, a set of political goals that define how a sovereign country will boost its diplomatic relations with other countries. But Nehru also considered India’s limitations at that time. When World War II was starting, and India was years away from independence, Nehru focused on the Indian role in the Asia-Pacific region & even convened two Asian Relations conferences giving suggestions on cooperative arrangements in Asia. This article will discuss India’s border countries, relations and disputed territories. So let’s get started.

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Political Funding: How are Political Parties funded in India?

Elections form a major part of the parliamentary democracy system in India, which cost money like hundreds of crores. Political parties run offices throughout the country, and the staff salaries, travelling expenses, etc., are all regular expenditures of political parties, including election campaigns, tours, publicity and whatnot. Not even a single time has India missed its elections, and timely elections for the Parliament and State assemblies have been held. Therefore, the government do need funds. The conventional practice of funding the political system is through cash, and the sources are anonymous or pseudonymous.

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Shayara Bano Case on Triple Talaq

TALAQ! TALAQ! TALAQ! A Muslim husband stated these three words to his wife, and their marriage ended. What about the woman and their children? Do these unilateral divorces have any validity? Don't you think the instant triple talaq practice violates the woman's fundamental rights guaranteed under the Indian constitution? Well! This article discusses the Shayara Bano Case in which "instant talaq" was dealt with and argued for a long time. Let's see what happened in the case!

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Types of Government around the World

A system or group of people who rule or control a country is known as a government. Most keywords that usually describe governments are monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy, mainly of Greek or Roman origin. Therefore, these have existed for more than 2,000 years, but their usefulness has yet to be exhausted. From this, we can deduce that mankind has not altered these much since it existed. When it comes to types of government, it can be tough to classify systems in a single word as governments are ever-evolving, and national governments comprise several types.

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Collegium System: Everything You Need to Know

The higher Judiciary in India is known as the WatchDog of the Constitution. Ever wondered how Judges of these constitutional machineries are appointed?

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Child Marriage in India

India is home to one out of every three child brides globally. 102 million of the 223 million child brides marry before turning 15 years old. These five states—Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh—are home to more than half of all child brides in India. The state with the most child brides, Uttar Pradesh, has 36 million. Compared to earlier generations, child marriage is a less common practice. Over the past ten years, there has been evidence of accelerated improvement. India has made significant development in comparison to other South Asian nations. This article will discuss child marriages in India and the various laws associated with them.

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Section 304B IPC: Dowry Death

One of the most evil practices in India, dowry is unfortunately regarded as a status symbol. But is it? Just like every clothing item in a fashion store has a price tag attached to it. Similarly, this practice had become synonymous with the context “groom on sale”, with even bigger and bolder price tags. In 2021, Kerala witnessed the maximum increase in dowry paid by brides. Today the government has come up with several legislations like the Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961 etc., to eliminate the dowry system, & uplift the status of the girl child by implementing many schemes. But, due to the social nature of this issue, the legislation has failed to fulfil its objective in our society.

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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: Here's what happened?

Jallianwala Bagh (bagh, “garden”), close to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, is a site of one of the most barbaric massacres in world history. An incident which took thousands of life & left many people wounded is now a memorial wherein several structures like the Amar Jyoti, Martyrs’ Well, portico pillars representing the British soldiers, bullet-marked walls and statues of nationalist leaders have been preserved. It was April 13th, 1919, when around 10,000 or more people gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh; despite a ban on any sort of public assemblies to protest against the British, the crowd also constituted the pilgrims who assembled to celebrate Baisakhi.

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The FIFA 2022 Controversy

The FIFA controversy has gained much attention in recent times. It is alleged that more than 6500 migrant workers from five countries- India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan have died in Qatar since the World cup. Gary Neville, a former defender for England, has received criticism for agreeing to commentate the World Cup for a TV network controlled by Qatar. What is the connection between the World cup, FIFA and Qatar? Why was Gary Neville criticised? Why are people boycotting FIFA 2022? Let’s discuss it in detail!

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Nanda Dynasty of Magadha - In depth study

India has a rich history and is one of the world's greatest and oldest civilizations, witnessing the fall and rise of different dynasties. The Mauryan dynasty was the first Indian dynasty that annexed many Indian regions. Similarly, several dynasties in India ruled like the Magadha Empire witnessed the rule of three dynasties over time – the Haryanka Dynasty, the Shishunaga Dynasty, and the Nanda Dynasty. If we estimate the timeline of the Magadh Empire, it is from 684 BCE to 320 BCE. One of these dynasties, which forms a significant part of our Indian history, is the Nanda dynasty. This first non-Kshatriya dynasty ruled Magadha in northern India between c. 343 and 321 BCE.

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Abolition of Sati: History & Facts

Have you watched the movies Padmaavat, Prithviraj Chauhan and Mangal Pandey? These movies displayed the practice of Sati and Jauhar in which women were burnt alive if their husbands were dead. In 1724, at the funeral of Ajit Singh of Marwar Jodhpur, sixty-six women were burned alive; similarly, eighty-four women sacrificed their lives at the funeral of Budh Singh (a king of Bundi). From this, we can say that it became a common practice in ancient India. However, even after the abolishment, the practice continued in most rural regions of India and gained all the controversial aspects of all time. So, let’s discuss Sati in detail, starting from who Sati is to where this practice stands in Modern India.

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Operation Blue Star: The True Story

Despite the emergency of 1975 and Operation Blue Star in 1984, PM Indira Gandhi had been immensely popular amongst the masses. One known fact about her is that portions of the Akal Takht complex in Golden Temple were destroyed as she nodded her head to conduct one of the biggest operations in history, 'Operation Blue Star', which caused serious consequences and casualties in Punjab. This attack on the Golden Temple in Amritsar by the Indian Army in June 1984 left the Sikh temple heavily damaged, making her unpopular among Sikhs.

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Mauryan Empire: Everything about the Maurya Dynasty

The Mauryan Empire (322–185 BCE), established by the Maurya dynasty, was a politically and militarily dominant empire in ancient India. The capital of Maurya Dynasty was Pataliputra (now, Patna). It emerged from the kingdom of Magadha in the Indo-Gangetic plains of current Bihar, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Bengal. In 322 BCE, Chandragupta Maurya established the Empire after destroying the Nanda Dynasty & became the first emperor of India. He quickly started extending his influence across central and western India. Alexander the Great's Macedonian and Persian troops' westward retreat had shattered local powers. By 316 B.C.E., the empire had defeated and dominated the satraps (kings) that Alexander had left behind in Northwestern India.

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ISRO: 10 Interesting Facts on Indian Space Research Organization

From launching its first satellite Aryabhata to hoisting the Indian flag on the moon and reaching Mars in its first attempt, India's ISRO became one of the world's top space organizations for research & human space exploration. With the vision “harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research & planetary exploration”, it has never failed to impress the world with its successful satellite launches.

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How is the Chief Justice of India appointed?

2022 has been the year of change for the Supreme Court as it saw three different Chief Justices filling the office in one single year that is, CJI NV Ramana, CJI UU Lalit & CJI DY Chandrachud. Before independence, the first Chief Justice of India was Mr Sir Maurice Gwyer. He took charge from 1 October 1937 till 25 April 1943. Then, Justice Harilal Jekisundas Kania became the first Indian Chief Justice of India. But who is eligible to become the Chief Justice of India?

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The Battle of Buxar

The most historic battle that led the groundwork for British rule in India for almost the next 183 years. We are talking about the Battle of Buxar, fought on October 22, 1764, between the British army led by Hector Munro and an alliance of Indian rulers from Bengal, Awadh & the Mughal Empire. After winning the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the Britishers set their sights on Bengal. And the battle of Buxar was fought thereon, which ended in 1764, with the Mughal Emperor surrendering and Bengal coming under British control. This article will discuss the battle of Plassey and battle of Buxar; who fought the battle of Buxar? what were the results of battle of Buxar? And many more. So, let’s get started.

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Hierarchy of Courts in India

India's democracy is built on a system where power is shared between three pillars: the Legislative, the Executive, and the Judiciary. The legislative and executive make and enforce laws, but it's the judiciary that interprets these laws and protects citizens' rights. That's why the Judiciary is called the "Custodian of the Constitution," meaning it guards and interprets laws. When it comes to questions about whether a law is constitutional, the Judiciary has the final word.

Posts Tagged: current affairs

Women Rights in India

Disputed territories of India

Political Funding: How are Political Parties funded in India?

Shayara Bano Case on Triple Talaq

Types of Government around the World

Collegium System: Everything You Need to Know

Child Marriage in India

Section 304B IPC: Dowry Death

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: Here's what happened?

The FIFA 2022 Controversy

Nanda Dynasty of Magadha - In depth study

Abolition of Sati: History & Facts

Operation Blue Star: The True Story

Mauryan Empire: Everything about the Maurya Dynasty

ISRO: 10 Interesting Facts on Indian Space Research Organization

How is the Chief Justice of India appointed?

The Battle of Buxar

Hierarchy of Courts in India

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