The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) It seeks to allow illegal migrants from certain minority communities who are facing religious persecution or fear of religious persecution in Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan eligible for Indian citizenship by amending the Citizenship Act of 1955. (Remember bill is about those religiously persecuted non muslim immigrants from above said muslim majority countries who … Continue reading Citizenship Amendment Act →

What is Naxalism or Left Wing Extremism (LWE): The term ‘Naxal’ derives its name from the village Naxalbari of district Darjeeling in West Bengal, where the movement originated in 1967 under the leadership of Charu Majumdar and Kanu Sanyal. It refers to the use of violence to destabilize the state through various communist guerrilla groups. … Continue reading Naxalism in India →

Why in News? President Ram Nath Kovind, promulgated the Constitution (Application to Jammu & Kashmir) Order, 2019, in concurrence with the Government of State of Jammu & Kashmir, with immediate effect. The order supersedes the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954 and states that all the provisions of the Constitution of India shall … Continue reading Abrogation of Article 370 and 35A →