NHA to Integrate Caste Census Databases
Context: The Union Health Ministry said the National Health Authority (NHA) is working to integrate the database of Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011 beneficiaries with the National Food Security Act (NFSA) portal so that beneficiaries can seek information regarding their entitlements under the AB PM-JAY using their ration card number. Relevance: GS II- Government Policies […]
SC Examines Allegations of Rampant Misuse of PMLA
Context: The Supreme Court is looking into allegations of metamorphosis of an anti-money laundering law, brought to sniff out drug money, into a potent weapon to raid rivals and deny rights. A three-judge Bench is holding back-to-back hearings on petitions filed by people from all walks of life and across the country complaining of the […]
Modernisation of Police Forces Scheme
Context: The Government under the leadership of Prime Minister has approved continuation of umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26. This scheme comprises all relevant sub-schemes that contribute to modernization and improvement with a total Central financial outlay of Rs.26,275 crore. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of […]
Collegium System for the Appointment of Judges
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended appointing Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari as Chief Justice of Madras High Court. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Indian Judiciary) Dimensions of the Article: What is the Collegium System? Working of the Collegium System and NJAC Appointment procedure of HC Judges Transfer procedure of HC Judges What is the Collegium […]
Privilege Motion
Context: An MP from Telangana submitted a Privilege Motion against PM regarding his remarks over the bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Andhra Pradesh. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is a privilege motion? Where do these rules find mention? What is the authority of the Speaker/ Chairperson vis-à-vis privilege […]
I&B Ministry’s Powers to Regulate Content on TV
Context: The Kerala High Court will pronounce its judgment on an Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B) order banning a Malayalam news channel over its connections with radical groups. Relevance: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of this Article: In which sectors can the I&B Ministry regulate content? What kind of powers does it have? […]
Dilution of Lokayukta Powers in Kerala
Context: Recently, the Kerala government has proposed to amend the Kerala Lokayukta Act, 1999 with an ordinance, a move that has drawn criticism from the opposition. The proposed ordinance envisages to limit the powers of the anti-corruption watchdog. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional and Non-Constitutional Bodies, Policies and Interventions on Transparency and Accountability in governance) Dimensions of […]
Assam-Arunachal Pradesh Border Dispute
Context: Arunachal Pradesh, which was earlier a part of Assam, shares a boundary of roughly 800 km with the state—with frequent flare-ups reported along the border since the 1990s.. While the flashpoint this time was the ongoing construction of the Likabali-Durpai road being built under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), the boundary dispute […]
J&K Delimitation Commission Likely to Get Another Extension
Context The J&K Delimitation Commission is likely to get a second extension of its term this month. Relevance GS II- Governance, Representation Of People’s Act Dimensions of the article: Details Delimitation in J&K Delimitation Commission Act, 2002 Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 Details The unique provision for J&K was enabled through an amendment introduced […]
Haryana’s Law on Local Job Quota and HC Stay
Context: The Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed a law that reserves 75 per cent of jobs for Haryanvis in private establishments across the state. Relevance: GS II- Governance Dimensions of the article: What was the reservation law? Who challenged the state government’s law and why? The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020 What was the […]