National Medical Commission (NMC) Receives 10-Year Recognition from WFME for Excellence in Medical Education
Context: The National Medical Commission (NMC) in India has received a prestigious 10-year recognition from the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME), signifying the highest standards in medical education and accreditation. This recognition underscores NMC’s dedication to maintaining top-tier standards in medical education and accreditation. WFME’s accreditation program is crucial in ensuring that medical institutions […]
Supreme Court On Varying Bench Strength
Context: CJI Chandrachud has announced that constitution benches with varying sizes will now be a permanent fixture within the Supreme Court. This long-awaited reform should be prioritized and fast-tracked. Relevance: GS2-Polity Mains Question: What is the rationale behind having constitution benches with varying sizes in the Supreme Court? How can it further improve the delivery […]
Controversy Surrounding the Terms Socialist and Secular in the Constitution
Context: The main opposition party in the Lok Sabha has alleged that the words “socialist” and “secular” were absent from the copies of the Indian Constitution’s Preamble provided to Members of Parliament. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Preamble Significance of the Preamble of the Constitution: Text of the Original Preamble […]
Supreme Court to Re examine Immunity to legislators on Bribery
Context: The Supreme Court has referred a 1998 5-judge Constitution Bench judgement (in the P V Narasimha Rao case) to a 7-judge Bench due to its significant implications for the morality of the Indian polity. The 1998 judgement had ruled that legislators are immune from criminal prosecution on bribery charges related to their speeches or […]
About eCourts Project
Context: The Union Cabinet recently approved the third phase of the eCourts Projects with a budget allocation of ₹7,210 crore. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: eCourts Project Phase III of the eCourts Project Major Initiatives Under the eCourts Project
Demand for Reservations: Maratha Community
Context: Recently, in Maharashtra, the demand for reservations in educational institutions and government jobs by the Maratha community has once again taken center stage. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: History and Status of the Maratha Reservation Demand: The demand for reservation by the Maratha community in the Indian state of […]
About The Service Charge in Restaurants
Context: The Delhi High Court in an interim order has directed members of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI) to replace the term ‘service charge’ with ‘staff contribution’.Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Service Charges Service Charges in Restaurants and Hotels Context of the Current Case Reasons […]
Name of the Nation – India or Bharat
Context: The invitations for the upcoming G-20 Summit in New Delhi have included a significant change. Rather than using the traditional “President of India,” the invitations now feature the term “President of Bharat.” This alteration has sparked discussions about the country’s nomenclature and its historical significance. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the […]
Laws Governing Forests of the Northeast
Context: On August 22, the Mizoram Assembly passed a resolution unanimously to oppose the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023. This amendment permits the use of forest land for various projects within 100 km of India’s international borders without the need for forest clearance. The Mizoram Assembly’s move is aimed at safeguarding the rights and interests […]
About DIKSHA Platform
Context: The National eGovernance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is set to integrate Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) into its existing Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About DIKSHA Platform Features About National e-Governance Division (NeGD) -Source: The Hindu