February 2025 Current Affairs Notes for UPSC, SSC, State PSC & Other Competitive Exams
Constitutional Provisions and Freebies Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) Article 38 : State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people. Article 39 : Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State (e.g., equal pay for equal work, right to livelihood). Article 41 : Right to work, to education, and to public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness, and disablement. Supreme Court Judgements on Freebies Subramaniyam Balaji Case (2013) : SC held that promises of freebies in election manifestos do not amount to a "corrupt practice" under the Representation of People Act. However, the Court urged the Election Commission to frame guidelines. Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India (Ongoing) : Case addressing the fiscal burden and legality of freebies promised by political parties. Status of Devolution to Panchayats Constitutional Provisions Article 243G : Powers, authority, and responsibilities of Panchaya...