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Gram Sabhas and Panchayats 03 Jul 2026

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Gram Sabhas and Panchayats

The Hindu, Page 6, Editorial - Yes and no - GS-2-Polity Why in News: A Rural Development Ministry report based on surveys examines citizen participation in gram sabhas and highlights concerns over participation fatigue.…

Decode Civils · 3 Jul 2026

Women Reservation 25 Apr 2026

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Women Reservation

What: The Legal Framework The core of this reservation lies in the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023 (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam). The Mandate: It reserves 33% (one-third) of seats for women in the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and the Delhi Legislative…

Decode Civils · 25 Apr 2026

16th Finance Commission 25 Apr 2026

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16th Finance Commission

Why in news: 16th FC recommended that Centre retain 41% share of tax devolution to States as in force since 2021. ₹1.4 lakh crore States Grant include Rural and Urban Local Body and Disaster Management Grants. It tweaked formula that decides the division of the share among the…

Decode Civils · 25 Apr 2026

8th Pay Commission 25 Apr 2026

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8th Pay Commission

Why in news: The Union Cabinet has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the eighth CPC, which will determine the pay structure and retirement benefits of Union government employees, including defence personnel. The 8th CPC will comprise one chairperson, one part-time…

Decode Civils · 25 Apr 2026

Presidential Reference & Various Articles 25 Apr 2026

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Presidential Reference & Various Articles

Why in news: SC’s decision in the Tamil Nadu Governor case imposed a three-month timeline for the President to act on Bills under Article 201. The Centre raised a Presidential Reference. Reference asked if a judiciary can prescribe a time limit for the President when Article 201…

Decode Civils · 25 Apr 2026

Birthright Citizenship 25 Apr 2026

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Birthright Citizenship

What: Birthright citizenship is a legal principle where a person automatically becomes a citizen of a country by being born within its territory. It is most commonly associated with the United States. Why in News: This topic is the center of a major legal and political battle in…

Decode Civils · 25 Apr 2026