Good Governance Day
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Good Governance Day (25th December) is being celebrated on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. About Good Governance 8 Principles of Good Governance: Challenges to Good Governance in India Steps taken to promote Good Governance in India
J&K Land Grants Rules 2022
Context: Recently, The J&K Lieutenant Governor’s administration notified fresh land rules under J&K Land Grant Rules-2022 and replaced the J&K Land Grants Rules-1960, which dealt with the special rules to grant government land on lease in erstwhile State of J&K. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What do new land laws […]
Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill
Context: Recently, Rajya Sabha passed the Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill which the government said would provide an effective legal instrument to combat Maritime Piracy. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill: Key features of the bill: Definition of Piracy: Penalties: Court jurisdiction: The Court will not have jurisdiction over offences committed on a foreign ship unless […]
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)
Context: The Union government said that certain non-governmental organisations (NGOs) were trying to “change the demography” of the country through foreign funding and this would not be allowed. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies & Interventions, Non-Governmental Organisations -NGOs), GS-III: Indian Economy (External Sector, Mobilization of Resources) Dimensions of the Article: What is the […]
Social Progress Index (SPI) Report
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister (EAC-PM) released the Social Progress Index (SPI) for states and districts of India. Highlights of the report: Social Progress Index (SPI) Report Objectives Components of SPI
What Are Zonal Councils?
Focus: GS II- Polity and Governance Why in News? Union Home and Cooperation Minister presided over the 25th Eastern Zonal Council meeting in Kolkata. What are Zonal Councils? Each zonal council consists of the following members Composition: Objectives of the zonal councils:
Goa Liberation Day
Context: President tweeted her greetings to the nation on December 19, marking Goa Liberation Day, which is celebrated annually to mark the success of ‘Operation Vijay’ undertaken by the Indian armed forces to defeat Portuguese colonial forces and liberate Goa in 1961. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: History of Goa’s […]
Ban on Alcohol In India
Context: The official death toll from the latest hooch tragedy in “dry” Bihar has mounted to 38. Critics have claimed that one of the reasons behind the tragedy is the state’s prohibition policy, with an official ban on alcohol leading to a thriving underground economy where such spurious alcohol is produced and sold. Relevance: GS […]
About Court Vacations
Context: Recently, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) has said that the Supreme Court will not have a vacation bench when it breaks for its annual winter vacation. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Court Vacations Vacation Bench: Legal Provisions for Vacation Bench Issues with Court Vacations -Source: The Hindu
Recusal of Judges
Context: Recently, a Supreme Court (SC) judge recused herself from hearing a writ petition filed by Bilkis Bano against a Gujarat government decision to prematurely release 11 men sentenced to life imprisonment for gang-raping her during the 2002 riots. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Recusal Reason for Recusal: What […]