Releasing Convicts on Grounds of Remission
Context Public-spirited activists are challenging the premature release of 11 convicts serving life sentences for the gang-rape of a woman and the murder of at least seven people during Gujarat’s anti-Muslim pogrom in 2002. The survivor, Bilkis Bano, has not yet approached the courts, but it is clear that the Gujarat government’s order granting remission […]
Grameen Udyami Project
Focus: GS-II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Grameen Udyami Project launched in Ranchi to promote skill development and Entrepreneurship amongst the tribal youth Details: The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in partnership with Seva Bharti and Yuva Vikas Society launched the second phase of Grameen Udyami Project in Jharkhand. Under the initiative, the endeavour […]
History of the PIN code
Context: The 75th Independence Day coincides with another milestone in the country’s history — it was on August 15, 1972, that the Postal Index Number (PIN) was introduced in India. As the PIN code turns 50, we look at its history and evolution. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Why was […]
Fundamental Duties of The Citizen
Context: Chief Justice of India (CJI) N.V. Ramana said fundamental duties in the Constitution are not merely to serve a “pedantic or technical” purpose, they are meant to guide citizens engineer a social transformation. Relevance: GS II- Polity (Indian Constitution) Dimensions of the Article: Details How were the fundamental duties incorporated in the Constitution? What […]
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022
Context: The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 provides legal sanction to law enforcement agencies for “taking measurements of convicts and other persons for the purposes of identification and investigation of criminal matters”. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is the use of identification details in criminal trials? Identification of Prisoners […]
49th Chief Justice of India
Context: In exercise of the power conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President has appointed Shri Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, Judge of the Supreme Court as the Chief Justice of India. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Appointment of the CJI Administrative Powers of CJI (Master of […]
Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022
Context: Recently, the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 was introduced in Parliament amid protests and later sent to the standing committee for further deliberation. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What does the amendment Bill propose? What are the Protestor’s Arguments Against the Bill? What does the amendment Bill propose? The Bill […]
Guardianship and Adoption of Minors
Context: A Parliamentary panel has recommended conferring equal rights on mothers as guardians under the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act (HMGA), 1956 instead of treating them as subordinates to their husband, and has called for joint custody of children during marital disputes. It has also proposed allowing the LGBTQI community to adopt children. Relevance: GS […]
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Context: Senior electrochemical scientist Nallathamby Kalaiselvi has become the first woman director general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About CSIR Structure of the Organisation Objectives About CSIR The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), known for its cutting edge R&D knowledge base […]
Manipur’s NRC Exercise
Context: Recently, the 60-member Manipur Assembly resolved to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and establish a State Population Commission (SPC). Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is National Register of Citizens (NRC)? Why is Manipur pushing for NRC? Has Manipur had protective mechanisms? Are Myanmar nationals the only […]