Corruption Perception Index 2021

Context The Corruption Perceptions Index 2021 reveals that corruption levels are at a worldwide standstill. The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories around the world by their perceived levels of public sector…

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NDPS Amendment Bill 2021 passed by Loksabha

Context Recently, the NDPS Amendment Bill 2021 i.e. the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Amendment Bill 2021 was passed by Lok Sabha. The unusual amendment — essentially just a…

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Mysuru Declaration on Service Delivery by Panchayats

Context Recently, Participants from 16 States signed the Mysuru Declaration and resolved to roll out the Common Minimum Service delivery by Panchayats across the country from April 1, 2022. About…

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Assam-Mizoram border dispute

Assam-Mizoram border dispute Context The boundary dispute between Assam and Mizoram dates back nearly a century and a half. While there have been several showdowns arising out of inter-state disputes between various…

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Prakash Singh judgment on police reforms 2006

Prakash Singh judgment on police reforms 2006 Context Political interference in police postings continues despite the landmark Prakash Singh judgment nearly a decade-and-a-half ago that addressed the issue and was…

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