Democracy

UGC-NTA NET Political Science – Political Theory – Liberty

Liberty is the state of being free within society. It encompasses freedom from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority. This includes one’s way of life, behaviour, and political views. There are two main types of liberty – Negative Liberty: This refers ..

South Korea’s Martial Law Declaration Sparks Outrage

President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in South Korea, which led to protests and political turmoil. Lawmakers quickly opposed the declaration, marking a critical moment for the nation’s democracy. Context of Martial Law Martial law was declared amidst rising ..

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Constitution Day of India Observed on November 26

Constitution Day of India, or Samvidhan Divas, is observed annually on November 26, which commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1949. It signifies India’s transition to a sovereign, democratic republic. The observance was officially recognized in 2015. ..

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National Press Day is Observed on November 16

National Press Day is observed on November 16 in India, which honours the establishment of the Press Council of India (PCI) in 1966. It marks the critical role of the press in a democratic society. The press is often regarded ..

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Uttaramerur Inscription

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on April 14, mentioned an inscription from Uttaramerur in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, while discussing India’s democratic history. Uttaramerur has several inscriptions dating back centuries. The one referred by the Prime Minister was created during the reign ..

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Democracy Summit: ECI hosts conference

Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner of India recently inaugurated an international conference. The conference was held under the theme “Use of Technology and Elections Integrity”. More than 16 countries participated in the conference. ECI has planned to conduct three ..

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Brazil Anti-Democratic Riots

On January 8, 2023, thousands of supporters of Brazil’s ousted former president, Jair Bolsonaro, ransacked Brazil’s Congress, Supreme Court and presidential offices in a full-blown riot to protest what they alleged was a stolen election. More than 1,200 protesters were ..

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India: Mother of Democracy

The book titled “India: Mother of Democracy” was released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently. About the book The book “India: the mother of democracy” aims to showcase the democratic ethos of India since the ancient times. It was ..

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