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Bihar Caste Survey: Why is it challenged?

India's long and rich history is interwoven with its caste system, a social hierarchy that has persisted for centuries. Understanding caste dynamics is crucial for policymakers to implement effective policies that promote social justice and equitable development.

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Water Disputes in India: Inter- State River Water Disputes Explained

In India, water disputes are like an endless game of tug-of-war over something as vital as water itself. These disagreements often revolve around how to use, share, and control the waters of rivers that flow through multiple states. It's a big issue in India's federal system. To sort out these disputes, India set up special tribunals through the Inter-State River Water Disputes (ISRWD) Act in 1956.

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India-Canada Tensions: Khalistan issue fueling Indo-Canada relations

Tensions between India and Canada over the Khalistan issue are not new and have been escalating lately, straining their diplomatic relations. Canada, as we know, is home to the largest population of Sikhs abroad. More than 770,000 people reported their religion as Sikhism, about 2% of Canada's population. Even in 2019, the government designated April as Sikh Heritage Month. and therefore it is the country that is alleged of being soft towards Sikh terrorism.

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Parliamentary Privileges in India

India is a land with a rich history of parliamentarian democracy, and in the fabric of parliament, one thread stands out prominently which is Parliamentary Privileges. These privileges, deeply rooted in the nation's democratic framework, provide a unique set of rights and immunities to the members of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. But are these privileges absolute in nature or it has some limitations? Let’s find out in this blog and do an analysis of Parliamentary Privileges.

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UGC- NET 2023 December Cycle Exam: Exam Dates, Syllabus & Books

UGC NET is a national level exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for the post of ‘Assistant Professor’ or ‘Junior Research Fellowship’. The UGC NET 2023 December cycle exam dates are announced which is all set to be carried out between December 6th to 22nd, 2023.

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Women Reservation Act: Key Highlights of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam

Even before India's independence, discussions about increasing women's participation in politics were taking place. In the 1970s, this issue gained momentum. The idea of women's reservation has been all about ensuring that women have a fair chance to be a part of important decision-making processes. This means setting aside specific seats in places like Parliament and state legislatures exclusively for women.

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Parliament Session Updates 2023: What is a Special Session of Parliament?

A 5-day special session of Parliament kicked off on September 18, 2023, captured the nation's attention as Prime Minister Modi initiated a unique discussion in the Lok Sabha on the "Parliamentary journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha - Achievements, Experiences, Memories and Learnings".

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Democracy Index: Best & Worst Democracies in the World

'Democracy' is made from two words, 'demos' and 'kratos', which mean 'citizen' and 'power', respectively and one of the tools measuring it is known as the 'Democracy Index'.

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Evolution of Political Parties Symbols in India

Election symbols are like a party's unique signature in an election. When voters go to the polling booth, they don't see the candidate's face or name; instead, they see this symbol.

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CLAT UG 2024: 60 Days Preparation Strategy

Are you prepared or preparing for CLAT UG 2024? Well! Whatever the scenario, we are always there to help. The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is an important step for those aspiring to pursue a career in law. But don't worry, with the right approach and 60 days of dedicated preparation, you can boost your chances of success.

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Is India changing to Bharat? Exploring the Debate Over India's Official Name

In the world of nationhood, the names that countries adopt carry immense significance, and this is where India, also called "BHARAT", comes into the picture. The choice between 'India' and 'Bharat' as the official name for the newly independent nation in the 1940s stirred a passionate debate, and the echoes of that debate continue to resonate even today.

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One Nation One Election: Centre forms Panel under Ex Prez

India conducts elections at various levels of government, including national, state, and local elections. It is a massive undertaking, with 28 states, and the cost of holding these elections can be staggering. Estimates range from around Rs 4,150 crore every five years for all states combined to about Rs 5,500 crore at an aggregate level. This puts a significant burden on the economy of our country.

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10 times World was shocked by Sexual Harassment in Sports Industry

As per the recent NCRB report of 2021, the crime rate against women has shown an increase from 56.5 per cent in 2020 to 64.5 per cent in 2021. Unfortunately, sexual crimes against women are also a significant concern in the sports sector. While sports have always been considered a source of inspiration, competition, and teamwork, they are not immune to the darker side of human behavior.

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The Telgi Scam 2003: Who is Abdul Karim Telgi?

Telgi is a name synonym with Scam and Notoriety. He was known as the “Kingpin of Stamp Paper Scam”. Abdul Karim Telgi was the mastermind behind the Stamp Paper Scam, which still remains a haunting chapter in India's financial history. But how did a fruit vendor manage to pull off one of India's most audacious financial scams?

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Understanding the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2023

Perhaps one of the most debated and controversial bill (now Act) of Indian politics and governance, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2023 has emerged as a significant topic of discussion. The Bill, was introduced recently in the Lok Sabha, and it seeks to bring about changes that touch upon the governance structure and decision-making processes in the National Capital Territory of Delhi .

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The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act 2023: Explained

As we always say “Research is a key to success”, so in a significant move towards boosting research and development and encouraging private sector participation in research activities, the Indian government has enacted one of the most important bills of this year; the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023.

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Analysis of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 marks a significant step in India's efforts to establish comprehensive regulations for data protection. The Act addresses the complexities arising from the processing of digital personal data, both within India and across borders. It also provides for processing of Personal data only for a lawful purpose upon consent of an individual.

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Goa Civil Code: Is it a draft of Uniform Civil Code?

With UCC being a hot topic of discussion for a long time now, here's a question for those who think the Goa civil code is ready- draft for uniform civil code throughout India, Have you read the entire code? The 156-year-old, 647-page code rises above every religion which governs everything starting from gender equality in marriage to inheritance. This Goan Code is being praised as a model. But how uniform is this Goa’s Uniform Civil Code?

Bihar Caste Survey: Why is it challenged?

Water Disputes in India: Inter- State River Water Disputes Explained

India-Canada Tensions: Khalistan issue fueling Indo-Canada relations

Parliamentary Privileges in India

UGC- NET 2023 December Cycle Exam: Exam Dates, Syllabus & Books

Women Reservation Act: Key Highlights of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam

Parliament Session Updates 2023: What is a Special Session of Parliament?

Democracy Index: Best & Worst Democracies in the World

Evolution of Political Parties Symbols in India

CLAT UG 2024: 60 Days Preparation Strategy

Is India changing to Bharat? Exploring the Debate Over India's Official Name

One Nation One Election: Centre forms Panel under Ex Prez

10 times World was shocked by Sexual Harassment in Sports Industry

The Telgi Scam 2003: Who is Abdul Karim Telgi?

Understanding the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2023

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act 2023: Explained

Analysis of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

Goa Civil Code: Is it a draft of Uniform Civil Code?

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