Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023
Context: The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023, recently passed by Parliament. These amendments seek to address ambiguities, streamline administrative processes, and integrate emerging aquaculture practices. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005 Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005: The Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005 is legislation aimed […]
Bill to Alter Chief Election Commissioner Appointment Process
Context: The Government has introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha to modify the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). The proposed bill aims to exclude the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the panel responsible for selecting the CEC and ECs. This change has triggered discussions about the […]
Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita Bill 2023
Context: Three new bills to revamp India’s criminal laws were introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union Home Minister with the focus on justice instead of punishment. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC CrPC’s Functionality: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill 2023: The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha […]
National Social Assistance Programme
Context The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) diverted funds from the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) for publicising some of its other schemes. This was highlighted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India’s (CAG) performance audit of the NSAP from 2017-18 to 2020-21, tabled in the Lok Sabha recently. Relevance GS II: Polity and […]
Charge Sheet in the Criminal Justice System
Context: Rajasthan DGP recently ordered the preparation of a charge sheet against the accused in the rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Charge Sheet in the Criminal Justice System Definition and Origin: Comprehensive Documentation: Key Information Included: Precursor to Prosecution: Time Constraint for Submission: […]
Rahul Gandhi’s MP Status Restored
Context: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, whose conviction in a defamation case over remarks on the Modi surname was stayed by the Supreme Court, returned to the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha Secretariat has notified the restoration of Rahul’s membership. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Legal Provisions for Disqualification of MPs/MLAs: […]
About The POCSO Act
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has informed the Lok Sabha that the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, 2012, is one of the crucial legislations enacted by the Government to protect children from Sexual Abuse. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Protection of Children […]
4 Years After Removal of Article 370
Context: The Union Territory of J&K has witnessed many firsts in the past four years after removal of its special status under Article 370 in August, 2019. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the abrogation of Article 370 had paved the way for peace and development in J&K. Relevance: GS II: Polity and […]
Official vs National Language
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India observed that although there are at least 22 official languages in the country, Hindi is “the national language”. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Points of the Case: Transfer Petition and Jurisdiction: Compensation Application under MVA: Choice of MACT and Rejection of Transfer […]
Proposed Inclusion of Communities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Scheduled Tribes (ST) List
Context: The Indian government has introduced the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023, aiming to include four communities in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list in Jammu and Kashmir. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Criteria for Inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) List: The inclusion of a […]