UPSC Editorial Analysis: The Case for Regional Benches of the Supreme Court
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Summary
General Studies-2; Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Introduction The demand for a Southern Bench of the Supreme Court (SC) has been reignited by Karnataka Chief Minister, who emphasized that geographic distance should not … Continue reading "UPSC Editorial Analysis: The Case for Regional Benches of the Supreme
Key Facts
Type Research
Source Insights IAS
Published Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
20 million central + state government employees
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right