Context Recently, the government diluted the “offset” policy in defence procurement, reportedly in response to a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India’s report. Many experts contend that the move is a setback for augmenting domestic capabilities or for realising …
How is citizenship acquired in India? In India, citizenship is regulated by the Citizenship Act, 1955. The Act specifies that citizenship may be acquired in India through five methods – by birth in India, by descent, through registration, by naturalisation …
What’s in the news? The Feluda test, a coronavirus detection test developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to be commercially soon. Why are Feluda Tests better? The test, which still requires a nasal swab to be …
Why are there caps on election expenditure? Limits on campaign expenditure are meant to provide a level-playing field for everyone contesting elections. It ensures that a candidate can’t win only because she is rich. The 255th Report of the Law …