Project Great Indian Bustard
Context Relevance GS Paper 3: Government Policies & Interventions Mains Question Explain the significance of India’s Eastern Ghats. Suggest actions that can be taken to protect the region’s biodiversity (250 Words). The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) GIB Habitat and status Threats Conservation efforts Intervention of the Supreme Court
Carbon Capture, Utilisation, & Storage (CCUS) Policy Framework
Focus: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? NITI Aayog releases study report on ‘Carbon Capture,Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Policy Framework and its Deployment Mechanism in India’ About CCUS report: Significance:
Government E-Marketplace
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Intervention Why in News? The GeM platform crosses Rs. 1 Lakh crore Gross Merchandise value for the financial year 2022-2023. About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The following are the objectives of the online platform:
Registration of Birth and Death (RBD) Act, 1969
Context: Recently, the Union Home Ministry proposed amendment to the Registration of Birth and Death (RBD) Act, 1969. The bill will be introduced in the winter session of parliament. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What changes are being proposed? Need for the Amendments About Registration of Birth and Death […]
About online RTI portal
Context: The Supreme Court has launched an online portal that will help citizens file and access applications under the Right to Information (RTI) Act in matters related to the court. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About online RTI portal How does the online portal work? -Source: The Hindu
About Old Pension Scheme
Context: NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman expressed concern over the revival of the old pension scheme (OPS) by some States, saying it would burden future taxpayers at a time when India needed to focus on fiscal prudence and promote sustained growth. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Old Pension Scheme Dearness allowance […]
Legalising Same-Sex Marriage
Context: A Supreme Court Bench led by Chief Justice India, issued notices to the Centre and the Attorney General of India, seeking their response to two petitions filed by gay couples to allow solemnisation of same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act, (SMA) 1954. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What […]
Draft Aircraft Security Rules, 2022
Context: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified the draft Aircraft Security Rules, 2022 which enable the aviation security regulator, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to impose penalties upto ₹1 crore on airports and airlines for violation of security measures. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Draft Aircraft Security […]
Supreme Court And Election Commissioners
Context A 5-judge Supreme Court Constitutional bench recently proposed including the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in the committee that appoints Election Commissioners. Relevance GS Paper 2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Mains Question […]
Lowering Gas Prices For Fertilisers
Context In response to rising contracted gas prices as a result of the Ukraine war, the Central Government is discussing a mechanism to ensure better prices for fertiliser plants. Relevance GS Paper -2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Mains Question LPG subsidy reduces […]