New Scheme for Pregnant Minor Victims of Sexual Assault
Context: The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, has introduced a new scheme targeting pregnant minor victims of sexual assault who lack family support. The scheme, which has a budget of Rs 74.10 crore, aims to provide critical care and support to these victims throughout the country. It will include provisions such […]
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022
Context: The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022, which was initially proposed in November, is anticipated to be presented during the Monsoon Session of Parliament commencing on July 20. The draft Bill has received approval from the Union Cabinet. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Significance of a Privacy Law Part […]
About Mekedatu Project
Context: Environmentalists recently advocated for the revival of the raja kaluve network and dead lakes in Bengaluru to resolve the city’s drinking water problem instead of moving ahead with the Mekedatu Reservoir Project. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Intra-State Relations, Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and challenges of federal structure) […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for members and pensioners to apply for higher Provident Fund (PF) pensions till July 11. About Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is a statutory body established under the Employees’ Provident […]
About Autonomous District Councils (ADC)
Context: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) recently flagged the “mass migration” of people from ethnic strife-torn Manipur to the State’s capital Shillong and adjoining areas. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimension of the Article: About Autonomous District Councils (ADC) Functions: ADCs have several functions as defined in the Sixth Schedule: Revenue Sources: […]
About PRAGATI
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Prime Minister earlier chaired the meeting of the 42nd edition of PRAGATI, the ICT-based multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, involving Centre and State governments. About PRAGATI
About Custodial Torture
Context: Recently, the Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction and 10-year sentence (awarded in 2019) of five Uttar Pradesh policemen for Custodial Torture of a 26-year-old man causing his death in 2006. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Aricle: About Custodial torture Different types of custodial deaths include: Custodial Death in […]
What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?
Context Prime Minister made a pitch for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and hit out at Opposition parties for allegedly inciting minority communities against it. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Article 44 is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy. These, as defined in Article 37, […]
About CHAMPIONS 2.0 Portal
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, on the occasion of International MSME Day, the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, MSME launched ‘CHAMPIONS 2.0 Portal. About CHAMPIONS 2.0 Portal: New Features:
Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulations 2023
Context: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) notified the Assiste Reproductive Technology (Regulations) Amendment Rules 2023 (under the ART Act 2021) to provide donors and patients with better medical care and security. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)? Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) refers […]