Why in the news? The scientists at Raman Research Institute of Bengaluru have developed a compact digital receiver system for a proposed space payload called PRATUSH (Probing ReionizATion of the Universe using Signal from Hydrogen). PRATUSH Radiometer What is it?: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Prime Minister of Bhutan Dasho Tshering Tobgay, accompanied by a delegation, visited Nalanda University, Rajgir in Bihar. Nalanda Mahavihara Location: Nalanda, Bihar (ancient Magadha). Historical Background: Establishment: 5th century CE during Gupta period (by Kumaragupta I). … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched Angikaar 2025 campaign under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban 2.0. Angikaar 2025 What is it?: Angikaar 2025 is a last-mile outreach initiative under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Defence has released the Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR-2025). Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR-2025) What is it?: A strategic document that lays out the future technology and capability requirements of the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Less than 40% of estimated PwDs have obtained UDID cards, affecting the penetration of governmental schemes into the needy population. Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card What is it?: The scheme aims to create a national database … Continue reading →

Origin of PIL The concept of PIL has its origin in the USA in the 1960s. What is a PIL? Public Interest Litigation (PIL)  means a legal action started in a court of law for the enforcement of public/general interest … Continue reading →

Basics The concept of judicial activism originated and developed in the USA. This term was first coined in 1947 by Arthur Schlesinger Jr., an American historian and educator.  In India, the doctrine of judicial activism was introduced in mid1970s. Justice … Continue reading →

Basics The doctrine of judicial review originated and developed in the USA. In India, Article 13 deals with the element of judicial review. As per the Supreme Court, judicial review is part of the basic structure doctrine, and it cannot … Continue reading →

Judges Acting Chief Judge The President can appoint an acting Chief Justice of India when: The office of CJI becomes vacant CJI is temporarily absent CJI is unable to perform the duties of his office Ad Hoc Judge Ad hoc … Continue reading →

Original Jurisdiction – Applicable areas are the Centre and one or more states; or the Centre and any state or states on one side and one or more states on the other; or between two or more states. Writ Jurisdiction … Continue reading →