National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Context: Recently, a West Delhi-based hospital that mishandled an in vitro fertilisation procedure has been fined ₹1.5 crore for negligence and resorting to unethical practices by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission: What is in-vitro fertilization (IVF)? -Source: The […]
Live-stock and Live-stock Product (Importation and Exportation) Bill, 2023
Context: The Centre has withdrawn the proposed draft of the Live-stock and Live-stock Product (Importation and Exportation) Bill, 2023. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Draft Livestock and Livestock Products Bill Key points about the draft bill: Reasons for introducing a new law: What is new in the proposed draft? […]
About Assam Rifles
Context: The Assam Rifles recently moved additional troops to secure a bridge on a national highway in south Manipur. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance About Assam Rifles: Background: Role: Headquarters and Motto: Control: -Source: The Hindu
Issues with the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings
Context: The National Institution Ranking Framework (NIRF), established by the Ministry of Education, recently announced its national rankings for universities which have been found flawed by various experts. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: How does the NIRF ranking of institutes work and what are the issues associated with it? The […]
Right to Change One’s Name and The Right To Life
Context The right to change one’s name or surname is a part of the right to life under Article 21, the High Courts (HC) of Allahabad and Delhi recently said. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Cases before the High Courts: Case 1: Sadanand & Anr. vs CBSE & Ors Case […]
Inclusion of 80 Castes in OBC List by NCBC
Context: National Commission for Backward Classes(NCBC) is processing the request for the approval of about 80 more castes in six States, (Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana) for the inclusion in the OBC list. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Other Backward Class (OBC): Role of National […]
Issue With Uniform Civil Code
Context Recently, The 22nd Law Commission of India Wednesday (June 14) sought the views of religious organisations and the public on the issue of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). 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 […]
Everything About Central Bureau of Investigation
Context: Recently, the Tamil Nadu government has announced that it has withdrawn the general consent given to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution, Governance Dimensions of the Article: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) CBI has following divisions How […]
National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Context: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has now issued a notice to Zomato founder over an “inhuman” and casteist advertisement that featured a Dalit character from the film Lagaan being used as a table, lamp, watering can, etc. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: National Commission for Scheduled Castes […]
Proposal for NRIs’ Postal Voting: Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballots
Context: The Chief Election Commissioner recently underscored the importance of enabling postal voting for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). The Election Commission has proposed the implementation of Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballots (ETPBs) specifically designed for NRIs. This proposal is currently awaiting approval from the government. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Electronically Transmitted […]