ILO Report Asks Nations To Uphold Freedom Of Association At Work
Background: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released its Social Dialogue Report, emphasizing the need to uphold fundamental work rights and strengthen social dialogue mechanisms globally. Relevance: GS 2(Polity & Governance) ILO Recommendations: Compliance Issues: Significance of Social Dialogue:
Lok Sabha clears Railways Bill to enhance Independence of Board
Context : The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was passed in the Lok Sabha, aiming to modernize railway governance by merging provisions of the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905 into the Railways Act, 1989. Relevance: GS 2 (Polity and Governance) Statutory Backing: Decentralization: Independent Regulator: Faster Approvals:
Approach EC to Enact POSH Act in Political Parties
Background: The Supreme Court of India recently addressed a petition seeking the application of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) to political parties. Relevance : GS 2 (Polity and Governance )
Reservation Must Not Be Based On Religion
Background: The case stems from a policy by the West Bengal government to include several castes, largely from Muslim communities, in the State’s OBC list. Relevance: GS 2 ( Polity and Governance ).
Supreme Court Upholds Use of EVM
Context: The Supreme Court of India recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the reintroduction of ballot papers in place of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs). The court emphasized that challenges to the reliability of EVMs typically arise following electoral losses, suggesting that such claims might be […]
Sambhal Mosque Dispute Overview
Context: At least four people have been killed and numerous others injured in the violence that has erupted in Sambhal, western Uttar Pradesh, since a district court ordered a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Sambhal Mosque Dispute Overview Petition and Claims: Legal and Cultural […]
Comptroller and Auditor General
Context: K Sanjay Murthy has been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, succeeding Girish Chandra Murmu. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India Appointment and Tenure Powers and Duties Functions and Impact International Roles Strengthening Democracy through the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Criticisms of […]
Home Minister Calls for Early Release of Undertrial Prisoners Before Constitution Day
Context: The Union Home Minister recently highlighted the importance of releasing undertrial prisoners who have served more than one-third of the maximum sentence prescribed for their alleged crimes, aiming for this to be completed before Constitution Day on November 26. This directive is in line with the provisions introduced under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, […]
About Competition commission of India
Context: WhatsApp has announced plans to appeal a $25.4 million fine imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The fine was levied due to anti-competitive practices linked to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update, which mandated the sharing of user data with other Meta-owned applications for advertising purposes. This policy raised significant concerns about competition […]
Kerala Suspends Two IAS Officers for Violating Conduct Rules
Context: The Kerala government has recently taken disciplinary action by suspending two IAS officers for breaches of the All-India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968. One officer was suspended for making derogatory remarks on social media about a senior colleague. Another faced suspension for allegedly creating a WhatsApp group based on religious affiliations. These actions underline the […]