Reservation for Women in Politics
Context: A day before her appearance in front of the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi liquor policy case, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader launched a six-hour hunger strike on March 10 seeking early passage of the long-pending Women’s Reservation Bill. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: History of Political Reservation for […]
About Curative Petition
Context: Recently, The Supreme Court dismissed a curative petition filed by the Centre, seeking additional funds from Union Carbide Corporations’ successor firms for extending higher compensation to victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, which led to the deaths of 3,000 people and caused significant environmental damage. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of […]
National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR)
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Prime Minister of India will inaugurate the 3rd Session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 10th March 2023. National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) The National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) was established by the […]
National Assessment and Accreditation Council
Context: Recently, the chairperson of NAAC’s executive committee, resigned after repeatedly demanding an independent inquiry into the functioning of the council. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) NAAC’s objectives are as follows What is the difference between assessment and accreditation? How the Accreditation Process […]
SC’s New Rules For The Appointment Of Election Commisioners
Context: The recent judgement by the Supreme Court on choosing the poll panel for the appointment of the members of the Election Commission of India is a significant boost to its independence. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Bodies, Government Interventions for Transparency and Accountability in governance) Dimensions of the Article: About Election Commission of […]
Select Central Staff Can Opt For Old Pension Scheme
Context: In a significant decision, the government has decided to give a one-time option to select Central government employees to migrate to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Details: About Old Pension Scheme Dearness allowance Concerns with the OPS The pension liability remained unfunded: The OPS […]
SC Verdict on ECI Appointments
Context: Recently, A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a high-power committee consisting of the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India must pick the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: How […]
SC Collegium Recommends Names For Judges Of High Court
Context: The Supreme Court of India recently recommended names of the Judges to the government for appointments as judges in the Gujarat and Gauhati High Courts. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Indian Judiciary) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Collegium System? Evolution of the Collegium system In the First Judges case (1982), […]
Pull Together For Punjab’s Sake
Context: Recently, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann thanked the Supreme Court for its “historic” decision and “saving the existence of democracy, saying the upcoming state assembly session will now go on without any obstruction. Relevance: GS II: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution […]
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)
Context: Recently, The Centre suspended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licence of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR). Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies & Interventions, Non-Governmental Organisations -NGOs), GS-III: Indian Economy (External Sector, Mobilization of Resources) Dimensions of the Article: What is the FCRA? Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 The Foreign Contribution (regulation) Act, […]