THE GIST of Editorial for UPSC Exams : 17 March 2020 (A questionable delay(Indian Express))

A questionable delay(Indian Express)

Mains Paper 2:Polity
Prelims level:Anti defection law
Mains level:Role of speaker and its limitations

Context:

  • The Madhya Pradesh assembly the ruling Congress has 108 MLAs against the BJP’s 107.
  • Both have short of the effective majority mark of 112, following the disqualification of six defectors whose resignations have been accepted by Speaker.
  • However, despite MLAs of both sides showing up for the floor test on Monday, he adjourned the House until March 26 without conducting it, citing concern over the coronavirus pandemic.

Question to the validity of the government:

  • As a result, the validity of the government will remain in question for 10 days, a very long time in politics.
  • The allegiance of the speaker to ..................................................

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Constitution during a crucial vote in the Lok Sabha.

  • Across states that vary in size and perceived importance, from Maharashtra to Manipur, assembly speakers have, through their conduct, invited accusations of partisan behaviour.
  • Hearing the case concerning Manipur Congress MLA T Shyam Kumar, who switched to the BJP after it formed a government in 2017 and received a portfolio.

Application of the anti-defection:

  • The Supreme Court ruled in January that rigorous application of the anti-defection law under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution is crucial to the maintenance of a healthy democracy.
  • The speaker is the guardian ...............................

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Conclusion:

Prelims Questions:

Q.1)With reference to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Rules, 2020, consider the following statements:
1. Any person who has received any pornographic material involving a child or any information regarding such pornographic material shall report the contents to the Special Juvenile Police Unit (SJPU) or police, or the cybercrime portal.
2. The Central Government and every State Government shall provide periodic training courses to all persons coming in contact with the children, to sensitize them about child safety and protection.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

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Mains Questions:
Q.1) Office of speaker has been a controversial one in Indian parliamentary system. In light of these controversies, suggest measures to make the office independent and impartial.