Draft Amendment to the Legal Metrology
Context: The Department of Consumer Affairs, Legal Metrology Division has notified a draft amendment to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Mandatory provisions under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 What are the proposed amendments? Mandatory provisions under the Legal Metrology (Packaged […]
PM SHRI Schools
Focus: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Union Cabinet today, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved a new centrally sponsored scheme – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India). About PM SHRI Schools: This will be a new centrally sponsored scheme for upgradation and development of more than 14,500 Schools across […]
Dilution of Lokayukta Powers in Kerala
Context: Recently, the Kerala Legislative Assembly passed the Kerala Lok Ayukta (Amendment) Bill, 2022 . Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies, Policies and Interventions on Transparency and Accountability in governance) Dimensions of the Article: What are the Amendments? About Lokayukta About Lokpal Other Important Points regarding the Lokpal Exception for Prime Minister […]
PM-SHRI Yojana
Context On the occasion of Teacher’s Day, Prime Minister Modi announced a new scheme, the PM-SHRI Yojana, to develop 14,500 schools as model schools. The schools will have modern infrastructure such as labs, smart classrooms, libraries, and sports facilities. Relevance GS Paper – 2: Government Policies & Interventions, Education, Skill Development Mains Question he National […]
Sedition Law In India
Context: As per National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reports, Assam recorded the most number of Sedition cases in the country in the last eight years. Relevance: GS III: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What are the Findings of the NCRB? What is Sedition? About Sedition law Criticism of Sedition What are the Findings […]
About Preventive Detention in India
Context: Preventive detentions in 2021 saw a rise by over 23.7% compared with the year before, with over 1.1 lakh people being placed under preventive detention, according to statistics released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Fundamental Rights), GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the […]
Ban On Conversion Therapy For the LGBTQIA+ Community
Context: The National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex regulatory body of medical professionals in India, has written to all State Medical Councils, banning conversion therapy and calling it a “professional misconduct”. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is conversion therapy? Role of the Madras High Court in the ban […]
PM SHRI Schools
Focus: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? On the occasion of National Teachers’ Day, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India). About PM SHRI Schools: This will be a new centrally sponsored scheme for upgradation and development of more than 14,500 Schools across the […]
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Education informed Lok Sabha that, during 2021-22, more than 3 Lakh women were trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) scheme. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a skill development initiative scheme of the […]
Government Warns Against Misleading Surrogate Advertisements
Context: The Government recently issued directions to advertising and Industry bodies to ensure compliance of the existing guidelines. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Details About Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 Eligibility criteria for intending couple Eligibility criteria for surrogate mother Offences and penalties Details: Concerned over surrogate advertisements on television and […]