What is Cantonment Board?
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has proposed to excise civil areas in 58 cantonments, with plans to merge them with State municipalities. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Cantonment Board: Composition: Classification: -Source: The Hindu
Rajasthan Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill 2023
Context: The Rajasthan Assembly recently passed a significant Bill aimed at extending social security benefits to gig workers. This bill aims to address the lack of protection and benefits for gig workers, who were previously classified as “partners” rather than employees in companies like Ola, Uber, Swiggy, Zomato, and Amazon. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Rajasthan […]
Types of Motions Used in Parliament
Context: Recently, a Member of Parliament moved adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha citing the need for urgent discussions on ethnic violence in Manipur. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Adjournment Motion Other Types of Motion Closure Motion: Motion with a Vote: Short Duration Discussion: No-Confidence Motion: Confidence Motion: Privilege Motion: […]
Amendment Bill for the Registration of Births and Deaths Act
Context: A Bill to amend the Registration of Birth and Death Act 1969 is among the 21 new Bills listed to be introduced in the ongoing session of Parliament by the Union Home Ministry. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Bill to Amend the Registration of Births and Deaths Act: Enhancing […]
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Context: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) recently wrote to the Manipur DGP, directing it to take cognizance and file an FIR against three persons for posting photographs of a minor that they alleged was involved in an incident in Manipur in which two women were paraded naked. Relevance: GS II: Polity […]
Manipur Violence
Context: The Opposition in Rajya Sabha demanded the suspension of all other business to discuss the Manipur issue under Rule 267. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Articles: Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha’s Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business allows members to suspend any existing […]
About The Digital Time Vouchers
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, the Election Commission of India has decided to issue digital time vouchers to National & State political parties for campaigning on Doordarshan & All India Radio during elections. About Digital Time Vouchers: Background:
About The Electoral Bonds In India
Context: A recent report by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) an Indian Non-governmental Organization (NGO) established in 1999 situated in New Delhi sheds light on the significant role played by Electoral Bonds as the primary source of donations for political parties in India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the ADR Report The report analyzed various sources […]
Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2022
Context: The Central Government recently issued a notification to bring the Goods & Services Tax Network (GSTN) under the purview of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 Recent Changes Made Under the PMLA The Indian government has […]
About The Nari Adalats
Context: The Centre is launching a unique initiative of setting up women-only courts – Nari Adalats – at the village level as an alternate dispute resolution forum for issues like domestic violence, property rights and countering the patriarchal system. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)? Types of […]