About Anti-Defection Law
Context: The anti-defection law applies even if a faction splits from a political party and manages to cobble up a majority within the party itself, the Supreme Court observed in a hearing in the political dispute between former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and incumbent Eknath Shinde. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Constitutional Provisions, Legislature […]
Civilian Killings In Jammu And Kashmir
Context: In yet another case of target killing in Jammu and Kashmir, a 40-year-old civilian was shot dead by terrorists while he was on his way to the local market in Pulwama. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Centre-State relations), GS-II: Governance (Government Policies & Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Unending ordeal of Civilian Killing in Jammu and […]
Regulating Online Sale of Drugs in India
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Health pulled up at least twenty companies including Tata-1mg, Flipkart, Apollo, PharmEasy, Amazon and Reliance Netmeds, by issuing them a showcause notice, for selling medicines online. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: E-pharmacies and their Viability E-pharmacies versus Mom-and-Pop Chemist Shops What next? -Source: The Hindu
Menstrual Leave Policies
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL about menstrual leave for workers and students across the country, calling it a policy matter. It highlighted that there were different “dimensions” to menstrual pain leave. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is menstrual leave? Arguments Against Menstrual Leave: Global […]
Neutral Citation System
Context: Recently, Chief Justice of India (CJI) announced that the Supreme Court will adopt a “neutral citation system” for its judgments. The Delhi, Kerala, and Madras HCs have already introduced neutral citation. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is a “citation”? What is a neutral citation? Why is a neutral […]
Corrupt Practices Under RPA Act 1951
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has said that providing false information about electoral Candidates Qualification is not a Corrupt Practice under RPA (Representation of People’s Act) Act 1951. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Supreme Court’s Decision on a Petition Challenging High Court’s Ruling Background: Key Points: Corrupt Practices under […]
India’s R&D Estimates Are An Incomplete Picture
Context: As per the latest Research and Development Statistics, published by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in 2020, the R&D spending in 2017-18 by foreign MNCs in India is only 10% of what U.S. firms have reported to have spent in India on R&D. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance GS III: Indian Economy […]
About Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation (PRAGATI)
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Prime Minister chaired the meeting of 41st edition of PRAGATI, the ICT based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre and State governments. About PRAGATI
Law Commission of India
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister, approved the extension of the term of the Twenty-second Law Commission of India upto 31st August, 2024. Background to the Law Commission in India About the Law Commission of India Functions of the Law commission
About NITI Aayog
Context: Recently, The Cabinet Committee on Appointments appointed former Union Commerce Secretary and retired civil servant B.V.R. Subrahmanyam as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About NITI Aayog It has two Hubs. Composition: Objectives: NITI Aayog – Seven Pillars of Effective Governance NITI […]