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SC SETS UP PANEL TO LOOK INTO J&K INTERNET CURBS
12, May 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? The Supreme Court has directed that a special committee should be constituted to look into whether 4G internet services should be restored…
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SC ON RIGHT TO RELIGION
12, May 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? A Nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court declared that Superior Courts enjoy untrammelled power to take up any cause to do Complete…
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PLEA CHALLENGING APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL JUDGE REJECTED
05, May 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? The Supreme Court rejected a petition filed by a district judge challenging the appointment of a ‘junior’ judicial officer as an additional…
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CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS REGARDING MINORITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
01, May 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to graduate and…
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NDRF GEARS UP FOR TWIN CHALLENGES – PANDEMIC AND MONSOON
30, Apr 2020
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News? With monsoon around the corner, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is preparing to face the twin challenge of coronavirus (COVID-19) and…
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BASIC STRUCTURE AND THE KESAVANANDA BHARATI CASE
28, Apr 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? The concept of ‘basic structure’ came into existence in the landmark judgment in Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala case (1973) 47…
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ARTICLE 164(4) OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
25, Apr 2020
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State Legislature
Why in News? Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray may end up losing his seat if he is not elected to the Legislative Council of the state…
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TUSSLE BETWEEN CONSTITUTIONAL POWERS OF CHIEF MINISTER AND GOVERNOR
24, Apr 2020
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State Legislature
Why in News? Tensions between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar reached a flashpoint, after the CM’s accusation of the Governor…
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NO 100% QUOTA FOR TRIBAL TEACHERS, SAYS SC
23, Apr 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? The Supreme Court held it unconstitutional to provide 100% reservation for tribal teachers in schools located in Scheduled Areas across the country.…
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NATIONAL LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY (NALSA)
17, Apr 2020
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Judiciary
Context: Recently, The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has reported that around 11,077 under trials have been released from prisons nationwide as part of the…
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NHRC ASKS CENTRE TO ISSUE AN ADVISORY ON PUBLIC’S RIGHTS TO STATES
16, Apr 2020
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has advised the Centre to issue an advisory to all States and Union Territories to implement…
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GOVERNOR’S RIGHT IN ORDERING FLOOR TEST
16, Apr 2020
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State Legislature
Why in News? The Supreme Court has upheld Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon’s March decision asking the then Congress government to prove majority by holding…
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SUPREME COURT ORDERS TO RELEASE PRISONERS
14, Apr 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? Supreme Court has recently passed orders in a suo-motu hearing on measures taken to decongest prisons, correction homes and detention centres due…
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VIRTUAL COURTS AND WAY FORWARD
09, Apr 2020
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Judiciary
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court passed a slew of directions for all courts across the country to extensively use video-conferencing for judicial proceedings. A bench…
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DISPUTE BETWEEN KARNATAKA AND KERALA ON HIGHWAY BLOCKADE
07, Apr 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? Karnataka has refused to lift the blockade despite the Supreme Court (SC) has asked the governments of Kerala and Karnataka to amicably…
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RESTRICTIONS ON COURT HEARINGS LAWFUL, SAYS SUPREME COURT
07, Apr 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? The Supreme Court recently deemed all restrictions imposed on people from entering, attending or taking part in court hearings as lawful in…
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COVID-19: A TEST FOR POLITICAL SYSTEMS
31, Mar 2020
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Polity & Governance
Context: Any crisis would test the existing political arrangements. COVID-19 is one such crisis, which may test the existing political constellations in India as well…
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PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEES DEFER MEETINGS
26, Mar 2020
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Parliament
Why in News? All meetings of parliamentary standing committees have been deferred indefinitely because of the lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19. What are…
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SECTION 188 IPC
25, Mar 2020
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? Delhi and many other states took the Centre’s advice to enforce a full lockdown in districts to contain the spread of COVID-19…
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ELECTIONS TO 18 RAJYA SABHA POLLS DEFERRED DUE TO PANDEMIC
25, Mar 2020
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Parliament
Why in News? Elections to 18 Rajya Sabha seats that were scheduled to take place have been deferred due to the Coronavirus pandemic by the…
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FINANCE BILL PASSED IN LOK SABHA WITHOUT DEBATE
24, Mar 2020
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Parliament
Why in News? The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill, by voice vote without discussion, amid ruckus in the House with opposition parties seeking a…
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THE COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2020
20, Mar 2020
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Polity & Governance
Context: Recently, the bill to amend the Companies Act 2013 and decriminalise various offences under it was introduced in Lok Sabha. The Bill also offers…
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SUPREME COURT INVOKES SPECIAL POWERS IN DEFECTION CASE
19, Mar 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court invoked its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to remove a minister belonging to Manipur Cabinet.…
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MEDICAL TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2020
19, Mar 2020
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The Lok Sabha has passed a Bill to extend the upper limit for permitting abortions from 20 weeks to 24 under special…
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NO MEETINGS OF SCS AND STS PANEL HELD FOR 3 YEARS
18, Mar 2020
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News? According to the information provided by the Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry to Parliament, the State-level committees had not met even…
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EPIDEMIC DISEASES ACT
16, Mar 2020
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Polity & Governance
Context: All states and Union Territories have been directed to invoke provisions of Section 2 of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, so that Health Ministry…
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FOREIGNERS TRIBUNALS
14, Mar 2020
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Judiciary
Context: Recently, Amnesty International has raised allegations over the functioning of the Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) in Assam. It has asserted that the Supreme Court and…
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NATIONAL CRIME RECORDS BUREAU (NCRB)
14, Mar 2020
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) celebrated its 35th Inception Day, on March 12, 2020. Highlights: A Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) for…
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ROLE OF L-G AND GOVERNMENT IS INTERTWINED: MADRAS HC
13, Mar 2020
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State Legislature
Why in News? Madras High Court has set aside its own order restraining the L-G from interfering in the day-to-day affairs of the elected government…
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REVOCATION OF SUSPENSION OF MPS IN LOK SABHA
13, Mar 2020
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Parliament
Why in News? Seven Congress members were recently suspended for unruly behaviour in the Lok Sabha and their suspension has been revoked recently. What is…
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REMOVAL OF CONTROVERSIAL ‘NAME AND SHAME’ HOARDINGS
11, Mar 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? Allahabad High Court has directed the Lucknow administration to remove forthwith the controversial ‘name and shame’ hoardings of those arrested during protests…
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CENTRE CANNOT BRAND ORGANISATIONS ‘POLITICAL’, SAYS SUPREME COURT
09, Mar 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? The Supreme Court recently held that the central government cannot brand an organisation political and deprive it of its right to receive…
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RIGHT OF AN ACCUSED TO BE DEFENDED
09, Mar 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? Recently, the Karnataka High Court observed that it is unethical and illegal for lawyers to pass resolutions against representing accused in court.…
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PRESIDENT REJECTS MERCY PETITION OF CONVICT IN NIRBHAYA CASE
07, Mar 2020
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? President Ram Nath Kovind has rejected the mercy petition of Pawan Gupta, one of the four death row convicts in the 2012…
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DELIMITATION PANEL FOR J&K AND NORTH EASTERN STATES
07, Mar 2020
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Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News? The union government has started the process of redrawing the Lok Sabha and assembly constituencies in the Union Territory of Jammu and…
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EC MOOTS LINKING AADHAAR WITH VOTER IDS
06, Mar 2020
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Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News? Recently the Election Commission (EC) has proposed the Law Ministry to link the Aadhaar card with the Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC)…
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COURT DOCUMENTS ACCESSIBILITY TO THIRD-PARTY
06, Mar 2020
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The Supreme Court has recently ruled that court documents such as copies of judgments and pleadings can now be obtained by third-parties…
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LOKPAL COMPLAINT RULES
05, Mar 2020
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Polity & Governance
Context: Almost a year after the country's first Lokpal was appointed, the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has notified the Lokpal rules. The…
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SUKHNA LAKE
05, Mar 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? Recently, the Punjab and Haryana high court has declared Sukhna Lake a “living entity” or “legal person” with rights, duties and liabilities…
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SUPREME COURT RULING ON CRYPTOCURRENCY
05, Mar 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? The Supreme Court set aside a ban by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on banks and financial institutions from dealing with…
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NATIONAL INTERLINKING OF RIVERS AUTHORITY
04, Mar 2020
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News? The Central government is working on the establishment of an exclusive body named National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA) to implement projects…
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STATE FUNDING OF ELECTIONS
04, Mar 2020
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The Election Commission has informed the Government that it is not in favour of state funding of elections. What is state or Public Funding…
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CURATIVE PETITION
03, Mar 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? Curative petition is the last to last resort in the line of due justice being given and the last opportunity of the…
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NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY (NIA)
02, Mar 2020
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Context: Recently, a petition filed to order the National Investigation Agency (NIA)to find out the “anti-national forces” behind the agitations and to probe the role…
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SEDITION CASES – A HINDRANCE FOR RIGHT TO DISSENT
02, Mar 2020
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Rights Issues
Context: Latest data from NCRB suggest that the sedition law remains as relevant as ever with sedition arrests increasing in recent years. What is Sedition?…
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CENTRAL CONSUMER PROTECTION AUTHORITY
29, Feb 2020
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News? The government is all set to establish a Central Consumer Protection Authority to protect the rights of the consumer. About Central Consumer…
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ALL FORM OF AGITATIONS BANNED IN SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
29, Feb 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? The Kerala High Court has ruled recently that strikes, rallies and gheraos (prevent employers from leaving a place of work until certain…
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ELECTIONS TO RAJYA SABHA
27, Feb 2020
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The Election Commission has announced that elections to 55 Rajya Sabha seats will be held on March 26, 2020. Highlights: Since Rajya…
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THE TUSSLE BETWEEN RIGHTS AND DUTIES
27, Feb 2020
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Rights Issues
Context: The terminologies like ‘Duties of citizens’and the ‘anti-national’ (emanating from violation of these duties) have become the buzzwords of the political landscape in recent times.…
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H1N1 INFECTION OF SUPREME COURT JUDGES
26, Feb 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? Five judges of the Supreme Court of India have been affected by Swine Flu which is caused by the H1N1 virus. Highlights:…
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AMENDMENTS IN ARMS ACT, 1959
25, Feb 2020
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? Amendments in Arms Act, 1959 and Arms Rules, 2016 notified. Highlights: As per the new rules, now International medallists/renowned shooters are allowed…
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JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE
25, Feb 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? One of the Supreme Court Judge’s public praise of the Prime Minister at a public forum recently has raised serious questions about…
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CURATIVE PETITION
21, Feb 2020
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Judiciary
Context: Curative Petition is often mentioned in news regarding various cases of Supreme Court. Origin: The concept of the curative petition was first evolved by…
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LAW COMMISSION OF INDIA
21, Feb 2020
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Polity & Governance
Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet gave its approval to set up the 22nd Law Commission. The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory, executive body…
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22ND LAW COMMISSION OF INDIA
20, Feb 2020
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has recently approved 22nd Law Commission of India for a period of three years from the date of publication…
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IT’S TIME TO EMPOWER MAYORS
20, Feb 2020
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Polity & Governance
This article highlights that why the election for the post of Mayor in Urban Local Bodies must be held directly and should not involve the…
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POLL PANEL WORKING ON REMOTE VOTING SYSTEM
18, Feb 2020
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Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News? The Election Commission of India has joined hands with Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) to prepare an model of Aadhaar-linked electronic voting…
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VOTING RIGHTS OF PRISONERS
15, Feb 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? The Delhi High Court has recently rejected a petition seeking voting rights for the prisoners. Who can vote and Who Cannot? Under…
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CENSUS – CHALLENGES & IMPORTANCE
14, Feb 2020
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Citizenship
Context: Instances of the field enumerators coming under attack for some of the ongoing NSS surveys due to the mistrust over CAA and NRC, is…
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PRIVATE MEMBER’S BILL
13, Feb 2020
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Parliament
Why in News? Four Members of Parliament are ready with Private Member’s Bill in the Lok Sabha to deal with the surging Unemployment Crisis. What…
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MANUAL SCAVENGING DEATH TOLL INCREASED
12, Feb 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? According to the Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry, the death toll of Manual Scavengers has been increased by 62% from 68 in…
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SC UPHOLDS CHANGES TO SC/ST ATROCITIES LAW
11, Feb 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? The Supreme Court recently upheld the constitutional validity of the SC/ST Amendment Act, 2018 which rules out anticipatory bail in case of…
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RESERVATIONS IN PROMOTION IS NOT A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT, SAYS SC
11, Feb 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? The Supreme Court has recently ruled that the states are not bound to provide reservation in appointments and promotions and that there…
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SEEKING A MORE PROGRESSIVE ABORTION LAW
11, Feb 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? Recently the Union Cabinet has approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Amendment Bill 2020. This article flags some of the major concerns…
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POOR COMPENSATION RATE FOR TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS, FINDS REPORT
11, Feb 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? Based on the data of the NCRB, a non-profit organisation named “Sanjog” released a report on compensation awarded to survivors of trafficking…
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ACCESSIBLE INDIA CAMPAIGN
10, Feb 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? Social Justice and Empowerment minister has recently reviewed the number of buildings of Central PWD and websites of MeITY that has been…
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NATIONAL JUDICIAL PAY COMMISSION
08, Feb 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? The Second National Judicial Pay Commission has filed its report covering the subject of Pay, Pension and Allowances in the Supreme Court.…
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DISQUALIFICATION POWERS OF SPEAKERS
07, Feb 2020
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Parliament
Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court has given a significant suggestion regarding disqualification powers of the Speaker in the in Keisham Meghachandra Singh vs.…
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GRAM NYAYALAYAS ACT, 2008
06, Feb 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? The Supreme Court has directed the states, which are yet to come out with notifications for establishing ‘Gram Nyayalayas’ with a specific…
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SUPREME COURT PANEL RECOMMENDS SEVERAL PRISON REFORMS
06, Feb 2020
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Social issues
Why in News? The Supreme Court appointed committee headed by Justice Amitava Roy to examine the problems that plague prisons, has submitted its report recently.…
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INDIAN NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR COOPERATION WITH UNESCO (INCCU)
01, Feb 2020
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News? Union HRD Minister chairs a meeting of the Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO in New Delhi. INCCU: The INCCU is…
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MERCY PETITION
31, Jan 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on a petition by December 16, 2012 gangrape-murder convict Mukesh Kumar Singh, who had challenged the…
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ARTICLE 131 – SPECIAL POWERS OF SUPREME COURT
29, Jan 2020
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Rights Issues
Context: Recently, the LDF government in Kerala, became the first state government in the country, that moved the Supreme Court against the Citizenship Amendment Act…
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ANDHRA PRADESH TO SCRAP LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
29, Jan 2020
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State Legislature
Why in News? The Andhra Pradesh (AP) assembly has passed a resolution to abolish the state’s Legislative Council. About Andhra Legislative Council: Since, the Andhra…
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SECURITY CATEGORIES IN INDIA
11, Jan 2020
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has withdrawn the security cover of DMK president M.K Stalin and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister…
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UTTAR PRADESH TOPS LIST IN CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN, SAYS NCRB
10, Jan 2020
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News? Recently, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) published the annual Crime in India Report 2018. About NCRB: NCRB, headquartered in New Delhi,…
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FAST TRACK SPECIAL COURTS FOR SPEEDY DISPOSAL OF RAPE AND POCSO ACT CASES
10, Jan 2020
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Judiciary
Why in News? 1023 Fast Track Special Courts will be set up for Speedy disposal of Rape and POCSO Act Cases. Highlights: The offences of…
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10% RESERVATION FOR EWS
08, Jan 2020
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Rights Issues
Why in News? The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it would be the States’ prerogative to provide 10% economic reservation in government jobs…
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SC BATS AGAINST THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES
02, Jan 2020
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Social issues
Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court of India held that the Government has no right to transfer “invaluable” community resources like village water ponds…
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NITI AAYOG TO DRAFT ROADMAP FOR ACHIEVING POPULATION STABILIZATION
21, Dec 2019
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Current Affairs
Why in News? NITI Aayog is organising a National Consultation titled “Realizing the vision of population stabilization: leaving no one behind”. Highlights: The working paper…
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RIGHT TO INFORMATION (RTI) ACT
19, Dec 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News? Recently, Chief Justice of India has stated that there is backlog in RTI filing because of Information Commission vacancies. About Central Information…
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PACKAGED FOODS BREACH SAFE LIMITS OF SALT, FAT
18, Dec 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News? Laboratory analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment from an array of packaged snacks and fast foods is found to breach…
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REPORT ON “FUNCTIONING OF BORDER GUARDING FORCES”
18, Dec 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The Department Related Standing Committee on Home Affairs, currently chaired by Anand Sharma, has submitted a report on the action taken by…
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RIGHT TO PROTEST UNDER ARTICLE 19
17, Dec 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News? CJI Sharad Arvind Bobde recently stated that people have right to protest, but they should stop riot. What does the Constitution say?…
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NOT MANY LESSONS LEARNT FROM WATER PLANNING FAILURES
13, Dec 2019
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Schemes
Context: In the absence of scientific planning and implementation, measures like Jal Shakti Abhiyan may not be successful, says Water Experts. Today’s Water Scenario: Following…
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ODISHA GOVERNMENT WINS WORLD HABITAT AWARD
12, Dec 2019
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Social issues
Context: The Odisha Government has won the World Habitat Award, a global recognition, for its ambitious initiative, Jaga Mission under which 52,682 urban poor families…
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ARMS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
10, Dec 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Lok Sabha passed the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019. Highlights: The Bill seeks to enhance the punishment for existing offences like illegal manufacture,…
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CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT BILL, 2019
10, Dec 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? Citizenship amendment Bill, 2019 (CAB) has been passed in Lok Sabha recently. About the CAB: The Lok Sabha recently passed the Citizenship…
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RIGHT TO DISSENT – A CORE PRINCIPLE OF DEMOCRACY
07, Dec 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News? Romila Thapar, an eminent Historian has said that Right to Dissent is a core principle of Democracy. Meaning of Dissent: Dissent means…
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FIFTH NITI AAYOG–DRC DIALOGUE
29, Nov 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News? The Fifth Dialogue of NITI Aayog and Development Research Centre (DRC), of the State Council, People’s Republic of China, was held in…
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TRANSGENDER PERSONS (PROTECTION OF RIGHTS) BILL
27, Nov 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News? Rajya Sabha approved Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019. About: Transgender Person: The Bill defines a transgender person as one whose…
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MAHADAYI RIVER DISPUTE
23, Nov 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in news? The dispute over Mahadayi river has resurfaced over the past few weeks and tensions have been rife between Goa and Karnataka. About:…
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BONDED LABOUR SYSTEM IN INDIA
11, Nov 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News? The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has conducted a seminar on “bonded labour” recently. About Bonded Labour: It is a practice in…
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MAHARASHTRA TOPS IN JUSTICE DELIVERY
08, Nov 2019
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Judiciary
Why in News? According to the India Justice Report 2019, Maharashtra has topped the list in the overall first-ever ranking of Indian States on justice…
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GUJARAT CONTROL OF TERRORISM AND ORGANISED CRIME (GCTOC) BILL
08, Nov 2019
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State Legislature
Why in News? Our honourable President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent to the ‘Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GCTOC) Bill’, a…
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WOMEN, PEACE AND DEMOCRACY
02, Nov 2019
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Rights Issues
Context: 19 years after UN Resolution 1325, WPS Index estimates the gender discourse is reaching beyond traditional conflicts to embrace militarisation & Communal Hostilities. About…
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ELECTORAL BONDS
02, Nov 2019
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Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News? Association for Democratic Reform has recently stated that electoral bonds worth Rs.232 crore was sold since past October. About Electoral Bonds: An…
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PULSE POLIO PROGRAMME
23, Oct 2019
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Social issues
Why in News? 25 years of Pulse Polio Programme to be celebrated in October 2019. Pulse Polio Programme: The Pulse Polio Campaign was first started…
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CENTRE ALL SET TO REVAMP BRITISH ERA INDIAN PENAL CODE
22, Oct 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The Home Ministry is all set to overhaul the Indian Penal Code designed by the British. Rebooting the code introduced by the…
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ANNUAL CRIME IN INDIA REPORT 2017
22, Oct 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? After a delay of two years the annual Crime in India Report 2017 was published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)…
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DNA REGULATION BILL REFERRED TO HOUSE PANEL
21, Oct 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The Bill seeks to control the use and application of the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) technology for establishing the identity of certain categories…
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APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF JUSTICE
20, Oct 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi Thursday in a letter to Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad recommended Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde…
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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ABOLISHED IN J&K
18, Oct 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Council, the upper house of the Assembly, has been abolished as per Section 57 of the J&K Reorganisation…
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13TH CONFERENCE OF CENTRAL COUNCIL OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (CCHFW)
12, Oct 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News? The Union Health Minister Shri Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the 13th Conference of Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) in New…
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COURT SETS ASIDE ORDER TO TRY JUVENILE AS ADULT
10, Oct 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News? A Delhi court has set aside the order of a Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) directing a Child in Conflict with Law (CCL)…
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ABUSE OF WOMEN DURING CHILDBIRTH IS WIDESPREAD: REPORT
10, Oct 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News? A recent study published in The Lancet medical journal has stated that more than one-third of the women in Asia and Africa…
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INDIA STARTS SHARING MARITIME DATA
09, Oct 2019
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Internal Security
Why in News? The Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) has started functioning as an information-sharing hub of maritime data. Highlights: At the…
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HALT THE HATE
05, Oct 2019
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Rights Issues
Context: 'Halt The Hate' is an interactive website on Amnesty International that documents reports of alleged hate crimes in India. A hate crime tracker has…
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CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT BILL
03, Oct 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reiterated that the government would first amend the existing citizenship norms – by passing the Citizenship…
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SUPREME COURT SC/ST JUDGMENT, IN REVIEW
03, Oct 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News? Correcting an error of judgment, the Supreme Court recalled its March 20, 2018 verdict, which bent the written law to protect persons…
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HOW A US PRESIDENT CAN BE IMPEACHED
27, Sep 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the House would launch an impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, over his…
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RIGHT TO HAVE ACCESS TO INTERNET
21, Sep 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? In a landmark judgment, the High Court of Kerala held that right to have access to internet is a fundamental right forming…
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COMPANY LAW COMMITTEE
19, Sep 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The government constituted the Company Law Committee for examining and making recommendations on various provisions and issues pertaining to the implementation of…
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ZONAL COUNCILS
19, Sep 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The 29th meeting of the Northern Zonal Council will be held on 20th September at Chandigarh. Zonal Councils: Zonal Councils are statutory…
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JAMMU & KASHMIR PUBLIC SAFETY ACT
17, Sep 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News? National Conference leader and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah has been detained under the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety…
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NEW FAST-TRACK COURTS TO CONDUCT SPEEDY TRIAL OF SEXUAL OFFENCES
16, Sep 2019
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Judiciary
Why in News? India will soon have 1,023 new fast-track special courts for speedy trial of over 1.66 lakh pending cases of crime against women…
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INDIA ACCOUNTED FOR 2.8 MILLION DISPLACED PEOPLE IN 2018: IDMC REPORT
14, Sep 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News? Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) has released a new global report on the displacement of people due to natural disasters. According to…
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HIGH COURT JUDGES TRANSFER
12, Sep 2019
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Polity & Governance
Context: Supreme Court collegium consisting of five senior-most judges recommended the transfer of Madras High Court Chief Justice VK Tahilramani to the Meghalaya High Court.…
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GLOBAL CAMPAIGN AGAINST FAKE NARRATIVES
07, Sep 2019
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Miscellaneous
Why in News? BBC and other leading global news and technology organisations has collaborated to tackle disinformation. The collaboration was announced by the BBC and…
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WHAT IS AN INTERPOL RED NOTICE, WHAT DOES IT DO?
03, Sep 2019
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Miscellaneous
Why in News? Home Minister of India has conveyed to Interpol Secretary-General Jurgen Stock that India would like the international police agency to expedite its…
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WILL INDIA CHANGE ITS ‘NO FIRST USE’ POLICY?
01, Sep 2019
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Internal Security
Why in News? Since conducting its second nuclear tests, Pokhran-II, in 1998, India has adhered to a self-imposed commitment to ‘No First Use’ (NFU) of…
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ASSAM NRC: WHO IS AN INDIAN CITIZEN? HOW IS IT DEFINED?
31, Aug 2019
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Citizenship
Why in News? In the run-up to the publication of the final National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, citizenship has become the most talked…
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INFORMATION FUSION CENTRE – INDIAN OCEAN REGION (IFC-IOR)
24, Aug 2019
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Internal Security
Why in News? The NMDA project was launched in accordance with the vision of PM on SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region).…
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LINKING OF AADHAAR INFORMATION TO SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
22, Aug 2019
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Rights Issues
Context: Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea by Facebook to transfer to the apex court four petitions filed in the High Courts of Madras,…
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NOTIFIABLE DISEASES
17, Aug 2019
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Polity & Governance
Context: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan asked the Delhi government to make malaria and dengue notifiable diseases. What is Notifiable Disease? A notifiable disease…
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NATIONAL ESSENTIAL DIAGONISTIC LIST (NEDL)
17, Aug 2019
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Polity & Governance
Context:India has got its first National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL) finalised by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) which aims to bridge the current…
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EC KICKS OFF DELIMITATION PROCESS
16, Aug 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The Election Commission (EC) held its first meeting for the delimitation exercise, necessitated under the new Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act. What…
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SUPREME COURT (NUMBER OF JUDGES) AMENDMENT BILL, 2019
15, Aug 2019
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Judiciary
Context: President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, which will increase the number of Supreme Court…
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CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF (CDS)
15, Aug 2019
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Polity & Governance
Context: In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister announced the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff to provide “effective leadership at the…
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RS CLEARS BILL TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF JUDGES IN THE SUPREME COURT
09, Aug 2019
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Judiciary
Why in News? The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2019 was passed by the Rajya Sabha. Highlights: The Bill amends the Supreme Court…
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ARTICLE 371 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR OTHER STATES
08, Aug 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The central government has revoked the ‘special status’ granted to Jammu and Kashmir by the Constitution. However, a range of “special provisions”…
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RBI CUT LENDING RATE BY 35 BASIS POINTS
08, Aug 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Context: In a bid to augur economic activity amidst slowing consumption demand, the monetary policy committee of Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday unanimously decided…
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THE RAJASTHAN PROTECTION FROM LYNCHING BILL, 2019
08, Aug 2019
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Rights Issues
Context: The Rajasthan legislative assembly passed a Bill providing for life imprisonment and a fine from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh to those convicted in…
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BILL MANDATING DEATH PENALTY FOR ‘HONOUR KILLING’ PASSED IN RAJASTHAN ASSEMBLY
08, Aug 2019
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Social issues
Context: The Rajasthan Prohibition of Interference with the Freedom of Matrimonial Alliances in the Name of Honour and Tradition Bill, 2019 was passed by Rajasthan…
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WHAT HAS CHANGED IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR AFTER SCRAPPING ARTICLE 370?
07, Aug 2019
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Polity & Governance
Background: This is the first time that Article 370 has been used to amend Article 367 (which deals with Interpretation) in respect of Jammu and…
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THE TRANSGENDER PERSONS (PROTECTION OF RIGHTS) BILL, 2019
07, Aug 2019
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Social issues
Context: The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019, was passed by the Lok Sabha Background: According to the 2011 Census there are more than…
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RESOLUTION TO REPEAL ARTICLE 370 OF THE CONSTITUTION
06, Aug 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? Union Minister for Home Affairs, introduced two bills and two resolutions regarding Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). Bills and Resolutions: Constitution (Application to…
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MEDICAL COMMISSION BILL, 2019
05, Aug 2019
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Parliament
Context: Rajya Sabha passed the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill that seeks to overhaul the medical education regulation infrastructure. Since then, doctors have struck work…
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ABROGATION OF ARTICLE 370.
05, Aug 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Context: The Centre on Monday scrapped Article 370 of the Constitution that grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir, with an order saying “it shall…
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ASYLUM IN INDIA
03, Aug 2019
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Polity & Governance
Context: Former Maldives Vice-President Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Ghafoor is seeking asylum in India. What Is Asylum Seeking? According to the UNHCR, the UN refugee agency,…
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BYE ELECTIONS TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCILS
02, Aug 2019
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State Legislature
Why in News? There are casual vacancies created in the Legislative Council of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Casual Vacancy: When the seat…
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WATER DISPUTES TRIBUNAL
02, Aug 2019
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Polity & Governance
Context: Lok Sabha gave its approval to a proposal to set up a permanent tribunal to adjudicate on inter-state disputes over sharing of river waters.…
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22nd NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON E-GOVERNANCE
31, Jul 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG), in association with Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India…
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PRIVATE MEMBER’S BILL
27, Jul 2019
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State Legislature
Context: A private member’s bill to make voting in election compulsory was taken up for discussion in Lok Sabha. Who Is A Private Member? Any…
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POWER OF PRESIDENT TO GRANT PARDONS
25, Jul 2019
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Judiciary
Context: Madras High Court held that the President, while granting clemency to death convicts, can impose a condition that they should be imprisoned till their…
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PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
23, Jul 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News? Lok Sabha has passed The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019. Why such Amendment? The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993…
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ELECTRONICALLY TRANSMITTED POSTAL BALLOT SYSTEM (ETPBS)
22, Jul 2019
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Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News? In the recently concluded 2019 general elections, the Election Commission of India used Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) for service voters.…
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SOCIAL STIGMA SIDELINING CHILD RAPE VICTIMS: REPORT
22, Jul 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News? A study by the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) along with the Human Development Society was recently released. Highlights…
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JUVENILE JUSTICE
22, Jul 2019
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Rights Issues
Background: In 2016, a 17-year-old was booked for the murder of his three-year-old neighbour in Mumbai. The Mumbai city Juvenile Justice Board as well as…
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PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEES
22, Jul 2019
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State Legislature
What to study? In the backdrop of a number of Bills having been passed without scrutiny, why are parliamentary standing committees necessary? Background: Eleven of…
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WHAT IS A WHIP? WHAT DOES IT DO?
20, Jul 2019
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State Legislature
What is a WHIP? A whip in parliamentary parlance is a written order that party members be present for an important vote, or that they…
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AMENDMENT TO RIGHT TO INFORMATION (RTI) ACT
20, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context- Government introduces Bill to amend the RTI Act. Provisions of The Proposed Bill: Tenure of CIC and IC: The Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and…
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DAM SAFETY
18, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context: The Centre to reintroduce the Dam Safety Bill, 2019 in Parliament. Basic framework based on 2018 Bill: What is Bill about: The Bill provides…
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NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
17, Jul 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed by Lok Sabha Amendments: The Bill amends the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act, 2008. The…
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CENTRAL DRUGS STANDARD CONTROL ORGANISATION
17, Jul 2019
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Institutional Reforms
CDSCO: Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the Central Drug Authority for discharging functions assigned to the Central Government under the Drugs and Cosmetics…
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NATIONAL RURAL BANK OF INDIA.
17, Jul 2019
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Economics
Context- Govt is thinking of formation of National Rural Bank of India in order to consolidate in Regional rural Banks (RRB). Parliamentary Standing Committee on…
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LaQshya INITIATIVE
15, Jul 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare) informed about LaQshya Initiative in the Lok Sabha. LaQshya Initiative: Government of India has…
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LAW COMMISSION
15, Jul 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Context- Law Ministry has initiated the process of setting up the body which gives advice to the government on complex legal issues. What is Law…
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INTER-STATE RIVER WATER DISPUTES (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
14, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Why in News? Cabinet approves Inter-State River Water disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019. The Bill seeks to amend the Inter State River Water Disputes Act, 1956…
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THE AADHAAR AND OTHER LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
13, Jul 2019
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Polity & Governance
Context: Recently the Parliament passed the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019. Key Changes in the Aadhar: The existing Act on Aadhaar provides…
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ANTI-DEFECTION LAW
13, Jul 2019
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Polity & Governance
Context: In the light of the Karnataka Assembly crisis, the Anti-Defection Law is being debated nationally. About Anti-Defection Law: Anti-Defection law is contained in the…
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NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY
13, Jul 2019
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Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate - GS3S
Why in News? A Bill seeking to further strengthen the National Investigation Agency (NIA) by giving it powers to probe terror attacks targeting Indians and…
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ELECTORAL REFORMS
12, Jul 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Context-Discussion in the Rajya Sabha on electoral reforms Major Reforms Areas: Appointment system for Election Commissioners and Chief Election Commissioner (CEC); Money power; Electronic Voting…
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MOB LYNCHING
12, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context- The Uttar Pradesh State Law Commission has drafted a stringent law to deal with increasing incidents of mob lynching. Stats of Lynching Around 50…
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WITNESS PROTECTION SCHEME
12, Jul 2019
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Judiciary
Why in News? Minister of State for Home Affairs informed about the scheme in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha. Witness Protection…
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INTER STATE RIVER WATER DISPUTES BILL
11, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Features: Bill seeks to amend the Inter State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 to streamline the adjudication of inter State river water disputes. A key…
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CODE ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND WORKING CONDITIONS BILL, 2019
11, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context- Union Cabinet on, paving the way for Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Bill, 2019 introduction in Parliament About: This proposal would…
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INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
11, Jul 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has launched a new Central Sector scheme namely “Integrated Management of Public Distribution System…
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NATIONAL TRANSLATION MISSION
10, Jul 2019
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Parliament
National Translation Mission: The National Translation Mission (NTM) is a scheme launched in 2008 which is being implemented through the Central Institute of Indian Languages…
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MARITAL RAPE
10, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context: Delhi High Court said that court cannot direct the government to frame laws as it is the domain of the legislature and not the…
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HUMAN RIGHTS COURT IN INDIA
09, Jul 2019
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Judiciary
Context- SC asks why the delay in setting up Human rights courts Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 as stated in the preamble of the…
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WITNESS PROTECTION SCHEME
09, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Launched by Odisha government Aims to provide security to witnesses facing threat during the course of a legal battle. Features: District •level standing committee, chaired…
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AADHAAR AND OTHER LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
09, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context- Parliament cleared the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Features: which allows voluntary use of Aadhaar as proof of identity to open bank…
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NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
09, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context- Union government on Monday introduced the National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Lok Sabha Features of Bill: A Bill seeking to further strengthen…
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UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES (PREVENTION) AMENDMENT BILL, 2019
09, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context- The UAPA Bill that seeks to allow an individual suspected to have terror links to be designated a terrorist Features: The Bill, seek “to…
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SEDITION LAW
06, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context- MDMK general secretary Vaiko was sentenced to a prison term of one year by a special court for Sedition. About: Section 124-A in the…
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PRIVILEGE MOTION
05, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Context: Recently a Lok Sabha MP has moved a breach of privilege motion in the Lok Sabha against a private Hindi news channel and its…
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ARMED FORCES (SPECIAL POWERS) ACT
02, Jul 2019
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Rights Issues
Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the operation of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Nagaland for another six months with effect from…
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EIGHTH SCHEDULE OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
02, Jul 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Context: Recently a Member of Parliament made a case in Lok Sabha for inclusion of Bhojpuri language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution About…
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FREE LEGAL AID
01, Jul 2019
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Parliament
Article 39 A of the Constitution of India provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of the society, to promote justice…
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THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL OFFENCES (POCSO) ACT, 2012
01, Jul 2019
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Parliament
About POCSO Act: The Act seeks to protect children from offences such as sexual assault, sexual harassment, and pornography. The Act defines a child as…
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FINANCIAL STABILITY REPORT
28, Jun 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
What is it About? The FSR reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) on risks to financial…
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NATURAL LANGUAGE TRANSLATION
28, Jun 2019
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Parliament
To make opportunities and progress science and technology accessible to all, this mission aims to remove the barrier that a requirement of high-level faculty in…
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RBI DIRECT TO SAVE THE PAYMENTS DATA WITHIN INDIA.
27, Jun 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has clarified that payment system providers need to store entire payments data in a system only in India. The…
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CENTRE EXPANDS TERMS OF REFERENCE OF DIRECT TAX LAW
27, Jun 2019
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Taxes and Taxation
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has expanded the terms of reference of the task force set up to come up with a new direct…
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RBI BEGINS MONITORING HFCs
27, Jun 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has started monitoring the liquidity position, asset-liability gap and repayment schedules of Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) on a daily…
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PRADHAN MANTRI SHRAM YOGI MAAN-DHAN YOJANA (PM-SYM)
27, Jun 2019
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Rights Issues
By the Ministry of Labour and Employment Salient Features: Minimum Assured Pension: Each subscriber under the PM-SYM, shall receive minimum assured pension of Rs 3000/-…
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DNA TECHNOLOGY (USE AND APPLICATION) REGULATION BILL
26, Jun 2019
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Parliament
The Bill seeks to create a Regulatory Framework for Obtaining, storing and testing of DNA samples of human beings, mainly for the purposes of…
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CENTRAL BOARD OF FILM CERTIFICATION (CBFC)
26, Jun 2019
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Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies - GS2H
It is a Statutory Body under Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It grants certificate to regulate the public exhibition of films in…
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RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RBI)
25, Jun 2019
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Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive - GS2E
Context Viral Acharya’s resignation as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India About: The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935…
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NITI AAYOG
24, Jun 2019
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Government policies and interventions for development - GS2I
Issue in economy now that can be handled by NITI Aayog: There is horizontal and vertical imbalance revenues of centre and states. Vertical Imbalance mainly…
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Leader of opposition made Minister in Government of State.
24, Jun 2019
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Separation of powers between various organs - GS2C
Context: Rtd. High Court Judge Thipsay questions appointment of Vikhe• Patil (Leader of Opposition), Kshirsagar as ministers. Leader of Opposition of Maharashtra has reigned from…
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Removal of the Judge of a High Court
24, Jun 2019
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Judiciary
Context: In•house panel found an Allahabad High Court judge, Justice S.N. Shukla, guilty of misconduct, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has written to Prime…
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Inner Line Permit
24, Jun 2019
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Parliament
Context: A petition filed has sought a direction to the Centre and the Nagaland government to take appropriate steps for the protection of life and…
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Bill Passed for 16% Maratha Quota in PG Course
23, Jun 2019
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Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning - GS2D
The Maharashtra Legislative Council cleared a bill to provide 16% reservation to the Maratha community students in post-graduate (PG) medical courses. This comes a day…
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ILO ADOPTS #MeToo PACT AGAINST HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE
22, Jun 2019
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Rights Issues
Context: The U.N. agency overseeing international labour standards adopted on Friday a new treaty against violence and harassment in the workplace, fueled by the women’s…
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TRIPLE TALAQ
22, Jun 2019
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Parliament
Context: Triple Talaq bill again introduced by NDA government in Lok Sabha. About: The Bill makes all declaration of talaq, including in written or electronic…
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ANTI DEFECTION LAW
22, Jun 2019
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Parliament
Context: 5 TDP members of Rajya Sabha defected in BJP party. About: The Anti-Defection law sought to prevent such political defections which may be due…
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Epistocracy
19, Jun 2019
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Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act - GS2F
Epistocracy is a system in which the votes of people who can prove their political knowledge count more than the votes of people who can’t.…
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National Company Law Tribunal
19, Jun 2019
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Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies - GS2H
The statutory body has constituted National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) under section 408 of the Companies Act, 2013 It is a quasi-judicial body in nature.…
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Speaker
19, Jun 2019
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Parliament and State Legislatures - structure, functioning - GS2D
Context: MP Om Birla named as choice for Speaker’s post. He is presiding officer of Lok sabha. He is the guardian of powers and privileges…
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NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (NHRC)
18, Jun 2019
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Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies - GS2H
It is a Statutory Body the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was established on 12 October, 1993. It is in conformity with the…
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PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LEGISLATION
17, Jun 2019
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Judiciary
Context: Supreme Court expressed its growing concern over the award of tenders being challenged in writ proceedings almost as a matter of routine. Why: Need…
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LABOUR ISSUES
16, Jun 2019
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Rights Issues
Indian Staffing Federation has asked the government to completely scrap the archaic labor laws. ISF is an apex body of staffing or the outsourcing industry.…
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UNION CABINET CLEARS FRESH BILL TO BAN INSTANT TRIPLE TALAQ
13, Jun 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News: Cabinet approves legislation to replace ordinance, bill to be introduced in upcoming session of the new Lok Sabha Back ground: The Union…
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FROM PLATE TO PLOUGH: THE FARM-FACTORY CONNECT
11, Jun 2019
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Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News: Ashok Gulati, chair professor for agriculture at ICRIER, talked about importance of farm- factory connect. Background: / Important Analysis: As per the…
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NATIONAL PEOPLE’S PARTY IS NOW A NATIONAL PARTY
11, Jun 2019
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Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News: National People’s Party, has been recognised as a “national party”. More in News: NPP is eighth party to get that recognition after…
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FOCUS IS ON AYUSHMAN BHARAT
04, Jun 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News: The Health Ministry will focus on strengthening preventive strategies so that people adopt a healthy lifestyle. Background: / Ayushman Bharat: The programme…
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AFTER ARTICLE 370, LEGISLATOR TRIGGERS DEBATE ON NAGALAND’S 371(A)
02, Jun 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News: A legislator of the ruling party in Nagaland has triggered a debate on Article 371(A) that guarantees special status for the people…
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STAY VERDICT ON CHENNAI-SALEM HIGHWAY FORTHWITH, NHAI URGES SC
02, Jun 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in news: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has told the Supreme Court that the Madras High Court’s order quashing land acquisition notifications…
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SUPREME COURT STAYS MAHARASHTRA’S EWS QUOTA
31, May 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News: The Supreme Court passed an interim direction that the 10% reservation for the economically weaker sections introduced by Maharashtra for postgraduate medical…
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IN JOINT FAMILY, BROTHER-IN-LAW HAS LIABILITY TO PAY MAINTENANCE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM: SC
28, May 2019
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Judiciary
Why in News: Even the brother-in-law has a liability to pay maintenance to a victim under the Domestic Violence Act if they had lived together…
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RECORDING DISSENTING OPINION IN EC
24, May 2019
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Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News? The Election Commission has decided by majority that dissenting opinions in Model Code of Conduct (MCC) disputes will not be made part…
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ONLY A MARGINAL CHANGE IN NOTA VOTE PERCENTAGE
24, May 2019
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Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News: The percentage of votes for NOTA, or the none-of-the-above option, this year has remained virtually unchanged from last time, according to data…
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OBC CATEGORIES COMMISSION RECEIVES 2-MONTH EXTENSION
23, May 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News: A commission appointed in 2017 to examine the sub-categorisation of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) has been given a two-month extension by…
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ELECTION COMMISSION REJECTS OPPOSITION PARTIES’ DEMAND ON VVPAT VERIFICATION
23, May 2019
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Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News: The Election Commission (EC) rejected the demand of Opposition parties for tallying of the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) Background: /…
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TALLY EVM-VVPAT SLIPS BEFORE FINAL COUNTING, OPPOSITION TELLS EC
22, May 2019
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Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News: Twenty-two Opposition parties met the Election Commission (EC) demanding that tallying of the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips in five…
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OPPOSITION TO MEET ECI TODAY OVER VVPAT VERIFICATION
21, May 2019
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Election & Electoral Reforms
Why in News: Leaders of Opposition parties will meet Election Commission (EC) officials to urge the panel to spell out the mechanisms to address any…
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TAIWAN LEGALIZES SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IN HISTORIC FIRST FOR ASIA
18, May 2019
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Institutional Reforms
Why in News: Lawmakers in Taiwan have approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, a landmark decision that makes the self-ruled island the first place in…
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ILLEGAL PHOTOCOPYING OF DOCUMENTS IS THEFT: SUPREME COURT
16, May 2019
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Judiciary
Why in News: Dishonest and temporary “removal” of original documents to take photocopies and to further use information amounts to theft, the Supreme Court has…
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MAMATA’S MORPHED PHOTO: SC PULLS UP BENGAL GOVT FOR BJP LEADER’S OVERNIGHT DETENTION
15, May 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News? The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the West Bengal government for keeping BJP Yuva Morcha leader Priyanka Sharma behind bars overnight…
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REDACTIVE PRICING AUDIT AND THE CAG’S DUTIES
14, May 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News: Parliament is constitutionally privileged to know under what conditions a procurement of Rafale fighter aircraft was decided on. Details: The Supreme Court’s…
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For A Full Bench: On Recommendations For Judicial Appointments
11, May 2019
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Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive - GS2E
Why in News: The government and the Supreme Court collegiums disagree on recommendations for judicial appointments. Details: The latest concerns Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice…
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Karnataka law on Sc/St Promotion Quota upheld
11, May 2019
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Judiciary
why in news: The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of a 2018 Karnataka law, granting reservation in promotion and consequential seniority to the Scheduled…
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Judicial Appointment Contraversy
11, May 2019
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Judiciary
Why in News: Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, recommended the names of two judges to the court and rejected…
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Assam NRC: Supreme Court frowns on foreigners’ tribunals plan
10, May 2019
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Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections - GS2K
Why in news The Supreme Court questioned a proposal by the Assam government to quickly throw open 1,000 foreigners’ tribunals all over the northeastern State…
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SC TURNS DOWN OPPOSITION PLEA FOR INCREASED VVPAT VERIFICATION
08, May 2019
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Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability - GS2N
Why in News: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea by 21 Opposition parties to review its judgment rejecting 50% random physical verification of…
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CJI SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASE: HAVE A RIGHT TO COPY OF BOBDE PANEL REPORT, SAYS COMPLAINANT
08, May 2019
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Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections - GS2K
Why in News: The former apex court staffer wrote to the in-house panel, which found “no substance” in her sexual harassment allegations against the CJI.…
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POSERS ON THE CODE
07, May 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: The EC risks its reputation for even-handedness on the speeches Details: Policing the conduct of political parties and candidates is equally demanding.…
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REGISTRATION OF ALL MOTOR VEHICLES STOPPED
03, May 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News NIC blocks access for not integrating high security registration plate details with ‘Vahan’ database Details: The issuing of certificate of registration (RC)…
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BREAKING NEW GROUND
02, May 2019
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Polity & Governance
Context: The Madras High Court’s recent judgment is truly path-breaking for the LGBTQ community The judgment also opens doors to the larger LGBTQ community for…
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POWER SHIFT: ON TUSSLE BETWEEN PUDUCHERRY LT. GOVERNOR AND CHIEF MINISTER
02, May 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: Inspired by the ruling on Delhi, the Madras HC bats in favour of elected regime in Puducherry Details: The Madras High Court…
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DATA THEFT BID HITS AYUSHMAN BHARAT
28, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
why in News: Ayushman Bharat, the government run health insurance programme confirmed that there had been an attempted security breach. Background: / Ayushman Bharat programme.…
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Parallel Probes: On Complaint Against CJI
27, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? Justice Patnaik, who retired from the Supreme Court in 2014, was nominated by a three- judge bench of the apex court headed…
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JUST RECOMPENSE
25, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? Compensation for Bilkis Bano underlines the state’s obligation for horrific crimes Details: Compensation to victims is a relatively less recognised component of…
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JUST RECOMPENSE: ON COMPENSATION FOR BILKIS BANO
25, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: The Supreme Court has directed the Gujarat government to give Rs 50 lakh as compensation, a job and accommodation to Bilkis Bano,…
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SC SEEKS REPLIES FROM CENTRE, J&K ON HIGHWAY TRAFFIC BAN
23, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: The Supreme Court on Monday asked responses from the Centre and Jammu and Kashmir restriction of civilian traffic two days a week…
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GENDER STEREOTYPES LEAVE IMPRINT ON BRAINS
22, Apr 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News: Scientists say that Society’s expectations about gender roles alter the human brain at the cellular level. Details: Sex is based on biological factors…
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IN HIS OWN CAUSE: ON COMPLAINT AGAINST CJI RANJAN GOGOI
22, Apr 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in News: Chief Justice of India has been victimised for sexual harassment by former Supreme court employee Details: An issue within the domain of…
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WORKERS AND REFUGEES ARE NOT CRIMINALS
22, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? Global political action is required to reinforce the legitimate identity of a worker Details: The Mexican border was closed for hours on…
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A SHAMEFUL MARKER OF FIVE YEARS
19, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: The article says about the major problems faced by minorities in India. Details: lynch attacks against minorities are more common and emerged…
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PLEA IN SC ON VOTING RIGHTS OF UNDERTRIALS AND CONVICTS
19, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: The Supreme Court is hearing a plea filed by a law student questioning an electoral law which denies undertrials and convicts their…
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BASHIR MOVED FROM RESIDENCE TO KHARTOUM’S KOBAR PRISON
18, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in news: Ex-Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has been moved to Khartoum’s grim high-security Kobar prison from the presidential residence and transitional military rulers announced…
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ELECTION COMMISSION’S POWERS
18, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: The Supreme Court came down heavily on the EC for its lack of initiative in enforcing the law. The EC cracked the…
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SC TO DECIDE ON ENTRY OF WOMEN INTO MOSQUES
17, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a petition seeking permission for Muslim women to enter mosques to offer prayers. Echoes…
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SEALED DISCLOSURE
17, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in news? The Supreme Court order will not alter the influence of electoral bonds on polls Details: The Supreme Court’s interim order asking political…
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EC ‘WAKES UP TO ITS POWERS’
17, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in news: EC's action against leading political leaders for their communally provocative and divisive speeches. Background: / Election Commission of India: The Election Commission…
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WEATHERVANE OF DEMOCRACY
16, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Content Area / Why in News: The Election Commission’s weakening commitment to the Model Code of Conduct over which the commitment of the political class…
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HIGHWAY HURDLE
15, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: The Madras High Court has quashed the land acquisition proceedings for the Chennai- salem corridor Background: The Chennai-Salem greenfield corridor is a…
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OPPOSITION TO MOVE SC DEMANDING MORE VVPAT CHECKS
15, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: The Opposition parties have decided to step up pressure on the Election Commission to verify at least 50 per cent of the…
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Who Bought Electoral Bonds, SC Asks Parties
13, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in news: The Supreme Court directed political parties to provide complete information to the Election Commission in sealed covers to ensure Electoral bond: It…
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CLOSED ROAD: UDHAMPUR-BARAMULLA HIGHWAY BAN
12, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: The ban on civilian traffic for two days a week on the 271-km stretch of National Highway 44 between Udhampur in Jammu…
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DANTEWADA AMBUSH
11, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: The Election Commission has taken the correct decision to go ahead with the first phase of polling, on Thursday, in the Lok…
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SC REJECTS CENTRE’S PLEA TO KEEP RAFALE DOCUMENTS SECRET
11, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: Chief Justice of India said The Hindu’s right to publish the Rafale documents was in constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech. with…
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CENTRE DENIES RTI PLEA ON CIC APPOINTMENTS
10, Apr 2019
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
Why in News? The Centre has denied a Right to Information (RTI) request for details of the ongoing recruitment process for four vacancies in the…
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DEEP IN MAOIST TURF, NO SIGN OF POLLS
10, Apr 2019
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Rights Issues
Why in news? For years, in dandakaranya villages many have not seen a candidate. Details: Nearly a year after around alleged 40 Maoist guerrillas were…
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JURISDICTION NO BAR IN DOWRY HARASSMENT CASE, SAYS SUPREME COURT
10, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: The Supreme Court of India modified its July 2017 order in dowry harassment case for preventing misuse of Section 498A of Indian…
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CLOSURE ON CYNICISM: SC ORDER ON VVPAT VERIFICATION
10, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: Supreme Court’s solution of increased VVPAT verification should reassure the EVM doubt accepted questions. Details: The increase in the overall number of…
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OPEN UP THE SUPREME COURT
09, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: The Office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) was a “public authority”, and therefore, subject to the provisions of the Act.…
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ARMY GETS DHANUSH ARTILLERY GUNS
09, Apr 2019
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Internal Security
Why in News? The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) handed over the first batch of six Dhanush artillery guns to the Highlights: Dhanush is the indigenously…
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85% OF UJJWALA BENEFICIARIES STILL USE EARTHEN STOVE
08, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
why in news: The hidden truth of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna (PMUY), being touted in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) election campaigning as one…
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CHALLENGING ELECTORAL BONDS
07, Apr 2019
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Election & Electoral Reforms
Why is it in News? The Election Commission of India, in an affidavit filed in the court, said the electoral bonds had made political funding…
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NYAY SCHEME
07, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? Congress party recently promised MIG programme called Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY), if the party was voted to power. Background: Minimum Income Guarantee…
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SC DECLINES PLEA AGAINST GUJJAR QUOTA
06, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why is it in News? The SC refused to entertain a plea challenging the grant of 5% quota to gujjars and four other castes in…
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THREE FIFTHS RATE ECONOMIC SITUATION AS” AVERAGE “OR “BAD”- PRE-POLL SURVEY
06, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why is it in News? The pre poll survey 2019, Lokniti reveals concerns over jobs and income in the country Details: The pre poll survey…
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PRIVACY IN THE AGE OF SUNSHINE LAWS
06, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has finally concluded hearing a crucial appeal whether judges are required to publicly disclose their…
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BRUNEI’S LGBT COMMUNITY LIVES IN FEAR
05, Apr 2019
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Social issues
Why is it in News? The absolute monarcy in borneo island, implemented new sharia laws prescribed death penalty for gay sex, and adultery. LGBT Community:…
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RELEASE OF MODI BIOPIC PUT OFF
05, Apr 2019
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Election & Electoral Reforms
Why is it in News? SC agreed to urgently clear a plea on Modi biopic. It further said the biopic is meant to manipulate the…
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BALAKOT, 10% QUOTA & FARMERS’ SCHEME GAVE MODI A BOOST: SURVEY
05, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: A pre-election survey conducted by Lokniti suggests that three decisions of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Prime Minister Narendra…
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GOVERNMENT DEFENDS ELECTORAL BONDS
05, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: Ministry of Finance dismisses the Election Commission of India’s version that the invisibility afforded to benefactors was a “retrogade step” and would…
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RTI SCRUTINY WILL RUIN JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE
04, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: Attorney General KK Venugopal told the Supreme Court that any information regarding judges’ appointments cannot be shared with information-seekers under the RTI…
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MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT
03, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: Displeasure over the lackadaisical approach of Air India and the Railways in enforcing the Model Code of Conduct - Election Commission. Background:…
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VVPAT
02, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News? The SC asked 21 opposition parties to respond to an Election commission affidavit that states that increasing random physical verification using VVPAT…
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UNTRACED FOREIGN IMMIGRANTS
02, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in news: A ministry of home affairs shows that 91,609 persons were declared 'illegal foreigners' by the foriegner tribunals in assam.of these 72,486 are…
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FUGITIVE OFFENDERS ACT WON’T HELP BANKS
02, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: Liquor baron Vijay Mallya’s lawyer reiterated before the Bombay High Court that the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA) was a draconian law…
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THE ARROGANCE OF THE IGNORANT
01, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: ADIVASI TRIBE who live in Andaman and nicobar islands were hit by Tsunami at 2004 in which thousands lost lives where some…
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RELEASE LIST OF CONVICTED OFFICIALS, CIC ORDERS CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT
01, Apr 2019
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Polity & Governance
Why in News: The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Customs Department to make public a list of officers caught red- handed for smuggling…
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Corrupt public servants must be declared anti-nationals: High Court
29, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
The Madras High Court wished the battle against corruption wins and the corrupt get declared anti-nationals because they obstruct the development of the country. Bureaucracy…
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Adverse impact of GST leaves Virudhunagar bleeding
29, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Being part of an arid region, Virudhunagar…
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SC to hear plea against 10% economic quota
29, Mar 2019
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Rights Issues
The Supreme Court agreed to expeditiously hear pleas for it to step in before government bodies like the Railways, one of the largest public sector…
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DEPOSITS ORDINANCE DOES NOT COVER GOLD SCHEMES
28, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
The Centre’s recent ordinance banning unregulated monthly deposit schemes will not affect the ongoing monthly schemes operated by jewellery and chit fund firms. Banning of…
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IRANIAN DRUG SMUGGLERS NABBED IN OPERATION OFF GUJARAT COAST
28, Mar 2019
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Internal Security
Iranian nationals who were smuggling heroin were nabbed in a sensational mid-sea operation jointly conducted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Gujarat’s Anti-Terrorist Squad…
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SHRC SEEKS REPORT ON TRANSFUSION DEATHS
28, Mar 2019
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Rights Issues
Taking suo moto cognisance of media reports on maternal deaths due to blood transfusion, the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has issued notices to officials…
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SC FOR AS FEW TRIBUNALS AS POSSIBLE
28, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi said the numerous tribunals, once meant to lighten the burden of high courts across the country, have now become…
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IN 2018, OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT INVOKED IN 5 CASES
28, Mar 2019
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Internal Security
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued five prosecution sanction orders last year under the Official Secrets Act (OSA), 1923. Official Secrets Act: It is…
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ELECTORAL BONDS WILL AFFECT TRANSPARENCY, EC TELLS SC
28, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has told the Supreme Court that electoral bonds, contrary to government claims, wreck transparency in political funding. Coupled with…
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USE OF NSA IN COW SLAUGHTER CASES WRONG
27, Mar 2019
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Social issues
Use of the National Security Act (NSA) in the cases of suspected cow slaughter was wrong and would not be repeated. Cow Vigilantism: Self-proclaimed ‘Gau…
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VERY, VERY SERIOUS MATTERS IN CBI REPORT ON SARADHA CASE: SC
27, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
The Supreme Court asked whether it is expected to close its eyes, “suppose if some very very serious matters” come to light. Brief about the…
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LIQUOR, CASH, FREEBIES SWING VOTES: ADR SURVEY
26, Mar 2019
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Miscellaneous
A nationwide survey involving more than 2.7 lakh people revealed that for 41.34% respondents, distribution of liquor, cash and freebies was an important factor behind…
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CHINOOK WILL IMPROVE REACTION CAPABILITIES, SAYS IAF CHIEF
26, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
The Indian Air Force (IAF) inducted the first batch of four Chinook CH-47F(I) heavy-lift helicopters, which will significantly improve airlift to high-altitude areas. CH-47 Chinook…
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55% INTERNET USERS SCARED OF AIRING POLITICAL VIEWS:
26, Mar 2019
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Internal Security
55% of sampled English Internet users were concerned that expressing their political views online could get them into trouble with the authorities, an India digital…
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WHY NOT INCREASE THE VVPAT COUNT, ASKS SC
26, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
The Supreme Court insisted to increase the random physical verification of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) in the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, though…
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Army’s carbine procurement held up
25, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
The fast-track procurement of 93,895 Close Quarter Carbine (CQB) rifles for the Army has been delayed even after the completion of cost negotiations as the…
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Disinformation is everywhere in India
25, Mar 2019
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Internal Security
With the Lok Sabha elections coming up, it is critically important that Indians have access to credible and trustworthy information before they vote. The problem…
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Initials hurdle hits PAN-Aadhaar link
24, Mar 2019
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Governance
Tens of thousands of people may not be able to file income tax returns for the coming financial year as they are unable to link…
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Statistical institute submits report on VVPAT to EC
23, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) submitted the recommendations of an expert committee on the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slip verification to the Election…
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Coming, a law to empower forest staff
23, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
A proposed legislation accords significant powers to India’s forest officers including the power issue search warrants, enter and investigate lands within their jurisdictions, and to…
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SC may not admit diary as proof
23, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
Diary entries are hardly considered admissible evidence in a court of law. A plethora of decisions by the Supreme Court has shown that judiciary treats…
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Centre bans JKLF under anti-terror law
23, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) banned separatist Yasin Malik’s Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) under the anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967…
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Tribal artists make a splash on online platform
23, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
The paintings of tribal artists from the remote Agency areas of Telangana have literally arrived on a global platform, thanks to Amazon, the largest e-commerce…
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GoMs on lynchings, harassment on hold
20, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
Two important Groups of Ministers (GoMs) constituted by the Centre last year to suggest measures on anti-lynching and prevention of sexual harassment of women at…
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Child sex ratio declining in some districts: study
20, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
The child sex ratio (CSR) in some of the districts has been declining over the past three years. What is sex ratio? The sex ratio…
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Life imprisonment is the rule, death penalty the exception: SC
19, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
If a court finds it difficult to make a choice between death penalty and life imprisonment, it should opt for the lesser punishment, the Supreme…
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Migration in Bengal delta driven by livelihood issues, social factors
18, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
Economic reasons are the precipitating factor for migration in the Indian Bengal Delta that comprises the Sunderbans reveals an international study titled Deltas, Vulnerability and…
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When key naval assets were put on alert
18, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
As tensions between India and Pakistan mounted, India put its key naval assets, including the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya and nuclear submarines, on operational alert.…
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Only 26% of rural toilets use twin-leach pits, finds survey
18, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
The scheme claiming to be on the verge of completing toilet construction for all rural households, a government-commissioned survey shows that just over a quarter…
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Pinaki Chandra Ghose set to be India’s first Lokpal
18, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
Former Supreme Court judge and current member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Pinaki Chandra Ghose, is likely to be India’s first anti-corruption ombudsman,…
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India keeps Khalistan threat off Kartarpur talks
17, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
India did not raise the issue of Pakistan supporting the Khalistani movement during the March 14 delegation-level talks to discuss the modalities of the Kartarpur…
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SC issues notice to EC on plea to verify at least 50% VVPATs
16, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to respond to a petition filed by 21 Opposition parties demanding the random verification of at least 50%…
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Govt. defends electoral bonds scheme in SC
15, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
Electoral bonds have been introduced to promote transparency in funding and donation received by political parties. Bonds can be encashed by an eligible political party…
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RTI trumps Official Secrets Act, says SC
15, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
An all-out effort by the government to claim privilege and push the Rafale jets’ pricing details back into the dark zone was met with a…
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Govt. defends electoral bonds scheme in SC
15, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
Electoral bonds have been introduced to promote transparency in funding and donation received by political parties. Bonds can be encashed by an eligible political party…
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SWACHH SURVEKSHAN 2019 REWARDING WRONG END OF WASTE MANAGEMENT?
14, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
A study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a non-profit public interest research and advocacy group based in New Delhi, did a reality…
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Information on Rafale is with enemies
14, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
The Government of India alleged the newspaper The Hindu for photocopying of sensitive documents on the war capacity of the Rafale combat aircraft. The Government…
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DGCA bars Boeing 737 MAX 8 after global alarm
13, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
All Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft operating in the country would be grounded as per the decision taken by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation…
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53% of working women say their workplaces are male-dominated
12, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
For 97% of working women, life has changed post migration, a survey by ICICI Lombard on the physical and mental health of working women through…
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SC may send plea challenging quota Bill to Constitution Bench
12, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
The Supreme Court decided to consider the question of whether the challenge to the 10% economic reservation law should be heard by a Constitution Bench.…
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TikTok cannot be banned, can only be regulated, say experts
11, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
In the light of several controversial videos on media platform TikTok and political leaders voicing concern, Information Technology Minister recently made an announcement in the…
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Lok Sabha polls from April 11 to May 19
11, Mar 2019
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Parliament
Elections to the 17th Lok Sabha will be conducted in seven phases across the country from April 11 to May 19. The counting of votes…
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Do forest surveys separately
09, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
A high-power committee constituted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recommended that forest surveys — the biennial exercise by the…
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You will be in trouble if anything is done to Aravali
09, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
The Supreme Court cautioned the Haryana government against doing “anything” to harm the ecologically fragile Aravalli range. A Bench, led by Justice Arun Mishra, was…
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AYODHA DISPUTE CASE
08, Mar 2019
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Judiciary
The SC bench constituted a three-member panel for the mediation in ayodha dispute case. About: The three-member mediation panel will be headed by former SC…
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NPPA ON ANTI-CANCER DRUGS
08, Mar 2019
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Miscellaneous
The government announced a massive reduction in the prices of anti-cancer drugs and put out a list of 390 drugs that will get price slash.…
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Smart Fence
07, Mar 2019
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Internal Security
Context Assam shares a 263 km border with Bangladesh. Much of the border was fenced, but a 61 km stretch in Dhubri district remained open…
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THE CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (RESERVATION IN TEACHERS’ CADRE) ORDINANCE, 2019
06, Mar 2019
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Internal Security
The Union Cabinet approved a proposal for promulgation of The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers' Cadre) Ordinance, 2019 to restore the earlier 200-point roster-based…
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BOLD-QIT PROJECT
06, Mar 2019
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Internal Security
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a 61-km long smart fencing Called BOLD-QIT between India and Bangladesh in Assam’s Dhubri district. About: BOLD-QIT (Border Electronically…
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MAJOR REFORMS FOR INDIAN ARMY
06, Mar 2019
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Miscellaneous
About: Defense ministry has approved the first batch of reforms in the Army which include relocation of 229 officers from the Army headquarters, creation of…
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HALT THE HATE- REPORT
06, Mar 2019
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Miscellaneous
Amnesty India releases ‘Halt the Hate' report which records the data on reported hate crimes against people from marginalised communities, which includes Dalits and Adivasis,…
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NITI AAYOG TO DRAW UP LIST OF NON-CORE ASSETS OF CPSES FOR MONETISATION
05, Mar 2019
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Polity & Governance
In News: The NITI Aayog has been tasked with drawing up a list of non-core assets of various CPSEs, both healthy and sick ones, as…
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01, Mar 2019
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Judiciary
In News The central government defended in the Supreme Court an earlier notification enabling 10 agencies to monitor, intercept and decrypt any information generated, transmitted,…
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PARLIAMENTARY STANDING COMMITTEE ON INDIA ATTACK
01, Mar 2019
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Parliament
In News Members of the Standing Committee on External Affairs requested Centre to circulate evidence of the damage suffered by the Jaish-e Mohammad (JeM) camp…
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UNION CABINET APPROVES SOFTWARE PRODUCT POLICY
28, Feb 2019
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Parliament
In News: The Union Cabinet approved the National Policy on Software Products 2019, which would help in formulating schemes, projects and measures to develop the…
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CABINET OKAYS NATIONAL MINERAL POLICY 2019
28, Feb 2019
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Parliament
In News: The Cabinet approved National Mineral Policy 2019. Explained: It will lead to sustainable mining sector development future, while addressing the issues of project…
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Parliamentary Panel on Twitter
26, Feb 2019
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Parliament
A parliamentary panel asked Twitter to engage more actively with the Election Commission and respond to fake news and inflammatory posts in "real time" as…
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Aerial Surveillance System
25, Feb 2019
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Internal Security
The hyper spectral imagery programme, a first for the country, seeks to locate and identify suspicious movements and is expected to be operational in the…
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An Ordinance to Clamps down on Un regulated Deposits
25, Feb 2019
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Parliament
In News: In a bid to clamp down on Ponzi and fake deposit schemes, the government has, through an ordinance, banned unregulated deposit schemes. Explained:…
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Survey on Women Issue
24, Feb 2019
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Social issues
When women exercise their ballot, they are most likely to vote for a leader who makes battling crimes against women a priority, according to a…
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India to have own DNS for safe Browsing
23, Feb 2019
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Internal Security
In News: The government will soon roll out a public Domain Name Server, or DNS, for India aimed at providing a faster and more secure…
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AFSPA – Assam Rifles
22, Feb 2019
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Internal Security
Assam Rifles personnel have been empowered by the central government to arrest anyone and search a place without a warrant in north-eastern states of Assam,…
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SC on the Forest Rights Act
22, Feb 2019
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Judiciary
Supreme Court ordered state governments to evict over 10 lakh forest-dwelling families whose claims over forestland have been rejected, a direction that will hurt some…
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Indelible Ink for Election
21, Feb 2019
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Rights Issues
The Delhi-based National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the creator of indelible ink, has a new concoction that, when applied on the finger, doesn’t leave a trace…
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The Lowdown on National Security Act
19, Feb 2019
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Parliament
The NSA empowers the Centre or a State government to detain a person to prevent him from acting in any manner prejudicial to national security.…
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Govt Expenditure Audited by CAG
14, Feb 2019
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Parliament
In News: More than 50% of the expenditure under 36 major heads of the government’s spending in 2017-18 was classified as ‘other expenditure’ thereby “rendering…
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Almost All states in Red Zone on Gender Equality: NITI AAYOG
05, Feb 2019
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Social issues
When it comes to gender equality and achieving targets under Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), almost all Indian states are in the red zone except Kerala…
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KELKAR MOOTS SETTING UP OF ‘NITI AAYOG 2.0
28, Jan 2019
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Polity & Governance
In News Former Finance Commission Chairman Vijay Kelkar has pitched for setting up of a ‘new NITI Aayog’ and giving it the responsibility for allocating…
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Report on AQIS
25, Jan 2019
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Internal Security
Details: ‘Study by New York-based think tank misleading’A top intelligence official on Thursday dismissed as ‘alarmist’ a U.S.-based think tank’s report that contends that the…
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Sabarimala review hearing awaits Justice Malhotra’s Return
23, Jan 2019
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Judiciary
Context: On a batch of petitions challenging supreme court verdict on sabarimala. Details: CJI asks petitioners to wait till judge resumes sittings after medical leave…
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Centre Files report on CIC Selection
23, Jan 2019
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Polity & Governance
Details: Petitioners asked to file response The government on Tuesday handed over a status report to the Supreme Court on the progress in the process…
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SC RECORDS HOW THE BAR GIRLS TOOK ON MAHARASHTRA GOVERNMENT
18, Jan 2019
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Judiciary
Context The 100-page judgment of the Supreme Court delivered on Thursday records for posterity how the Bharatiya Bar Girls Union of women working as dancers,…
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ENCOUNTER DEATHS IN U.P. A SERIOUS ISSUE, OBSERVES SC
15, Jan 2019
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Judiciary
Context The Supreme Court on Monday observed that a “very serious issue” has been raised in a petition seeking a CBI probe into 1,100 police…
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Triple Talaq ordinance to be Re-Promulgated
11, Jan 2019
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Parliament
Context: The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to re-promulgate the ordinance making the practice of instant triple talaq a criminal offence. Details: The earlier ordinance…
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SC sets aside Delhi HC ruling against Monsanto
09, Jan 2019
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Judiciary
Context: Providing relief to agri-sector major Monsanto, the Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside a Delhi High Court (DHC) order invalidating Monsanto Technology’s patents on…
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Tribals of west Bengal Battling Food Scarcity: Study
07, Jan 2019
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Parliament
Context: Two months after the West Bengal government denied any food scarcity as a possible cause of death of seven persons from a tribal community,…
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HC Stays Ban on Online Sale of Drugs
03, Jan 2019
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Governance
Context: A Division Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday stayed the operation of a single judge’s December 17 order banning online sale of…
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Parliamentary Panel Flags Neglect of Western Ghats
02, Jan 2019
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Parliament
Context: Over 56,000 km of ecologically sensitive areas in the Western Ghats could not be earmarked as ‘no-go’ zones due to State governments’ ‘insensitivity’, a…
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AFSPA to continue in Nagaland
01, Jan 2019
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Internal Security
Context: The entire State of Nagaland has been declared ‘disturbed area’ for six more months, till June-end, under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1976.…
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Review Hearing in open court Rare
01, Jan 2019
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Judiciary
Context: The decision of a five-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi to have an open court hearing of the review petitions…
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Centre drafts child protection policy
19, Dec 2018
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Rights Issues
Context: The Centre has drafted child protection policy, prepared on the prodding of the Supreme Court in the wake of the Muzaffarpur shelter abuse case,…
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National Commission for Women
18, Dec 2018
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Rights Issues
The National Commission for Women was set up as statutory body in January 1992 under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990 (Act No. 20…
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Come June, Groundwater Extraction will invite a Fee
14, Dec 2018
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Polity & Governance
Context: In a bid to promote conservation of groundwater, the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has notified a water conservation fee (WCF) that industries will…
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Lack of basic rights for the aged a concern: Sc
14, Dec 2018
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Rights Issues
Context: The Supreme Court has said the government should provide adequate economic support to the aged people for their better livelihood. Details: The Supreme Court…
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End Hegemony in CAPF: PANEL
13, Dec 2018
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Governance
Context A parliamentary panel has recommended that the post of Director-General and other senior positions in Central Armed Police Forces should not be reserved for…
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Allow ‘Minorities’ Into India, Says HC
13, Dec 2018
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Judiciary
Context The Meghalaya High Court has asked the Centre to bring in a law to let people of religious and ethnic minority communities from Afghanistan,…
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Home Ministry Launches Twitter Account to Spread Awareness about Cybercrimes
12, Dec 2018
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Polity & Governance
In News Home Ministry has launched a Twitter account to spread awareness about cybercrimes and normal precautions to be taken. The Twitter handles - @…
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SC Directs Centre to Declare Area Around National Parks as Eco-Sensitive
12, Dec 2018
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Judiciary
Context: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Union Environment Ministry to declare 10 km area around 21 national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across the…
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Don’t Reveal Identity of Rape Victims: SC
12, Dec 2018
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Judiciary
Context: The Supreme Court on Tuesday prohibited the media from publishing or airing the names or any material which may even remotely reveal the identity…
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Centre Rejects State’s Request to Grant Religious Minority Tag to Lingayat/Veerashaiva Community
11, Dec 2018
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Rights Issues
Context: The Union government on Monday told the Karnataka High Court that it has rejected the recommendation of the State government to grant religious minority…
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Allow Women in Nizamuddin Dargah, Says Petition in HC
11, Dec 2018
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Rights Issues
Details: Two months after the Supreme Court lifted the centuries-old practice of prohibiting women to enter the Sabarimala in Kerala, a petition on similar lines…
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Land acquisition law challenged in court
11, Dec 2018
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Judiciary
Context: The Supreme Court on Monday decided to examine a plea challenging the legality of amendments brought in by Tamil Nadu and four other States,…
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Many combination drugs not approved by regulator
11, Dec 2018
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Polity & Governance
Context: of the 110 anti-TB (tuberculosis) Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) available in India, only 32 (less than 30%) have been approved by the Central Drugs…
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Ascent to the temple of democracy
11, Dec 2018
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Rights Issues
What’s in the Editorial? Kerala’s reputation as a society that has evolved to an exceptional degree may have taken a bit of a beating. The…
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Anchored in Human Rights
11, Dec 2018
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Rights Issues
What’s in the Editorial? Decades of global neglet have resulted in TB becoming the leading cause of adult death in Global south – it kills…
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New Rules on Granting Citizenship
30, Oct 2018
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Citizenship
The government has authorised 16 collectors across seven states to register members of minority communities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh as Indian citizens. About: The…
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ME-TOO Campaign
29, Oct 2018
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Rights Issues
A campaign is under way in Odisha’s migration-prone districts to sensitise migrant women workers about sexual exploitation. Background: Now, 300 women are undergoing an orientation…
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Supreme court allows states to fix own Two – hour cracker slots on Diwali
28, Oct 2018
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Judiciary
Why in News? The Supreme Court permitted local authorities to stagger the two-hour window for bursting crackers on Diwali to cater to local considerations. The…
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National Police Memorial
27, Oct 2018
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Internal Security
In news: PM to unveil National Police Memorial, 34,864 personnel have been killed in action Since 1947 The memorial is in recognition of the sacrifice…
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India – China Ink First – Ever Internal Security Cooperation Agreement
26, Oct 2018
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Internal Security
Why in News? India and China set the ball rolling on their first high-level meeting on bilateral security cooperation in New Delhi, more than a…
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Self4 Society APP
25, Oct 2018
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Governance
Professionals keen on doing volunteer work in their free time will be provided a platform by the government through an app, #Self4Society, developed by My…
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Panel to study Issues raised by #METOOINDIA
24, Oct 2018
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Ethical Governance
Why in News? The government will set up a committee of judges and lawyers to examine the existing legal and institutional framework to deal with…
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10 Odisha Villages Declare their Habitats
24, Oct 2018
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Ethical Governance
Why in News? As a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, 10 villages in seven panchayats in the Daringbadi block of Odisha’s Kandhamal district declared their habitats…
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Centre sets up GOM on Sexual Harassment
24, Oct 2018
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Ethical Governance
A Group of Ministers, headed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, has been constituted by the government to strengthen the legal and institutional frameworks to deal…
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Tribunals for speedy disposal of Benami Cases
24, Oct 2018
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Corruption, Accountability
The Union Cabinet approved setting up of the Appellate Tribunal and Adjudicating Authority for speedy disposal of case’s related to benami transactions. About: The government…
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Door step delivery of service’s Scheme
05, Sep 2018
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Governance
The Delhi government, which launched its ambitious ‘doorstep delivery of services’ scheme to solve a part of the larger problem in essential service delivery mechanism.…
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VV PAT for 2019 Election
04, Sep 2018
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Governance
The Election Commission said that the supply of VVPATs for use in the Lok Sabha polls in 2019 was on track and that it was…
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Two Portals Sex – offenders
04, Sep 2018
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Governance
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Ordinance to replace MCI
04, Sep 2018
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Governance
An ordinance was issued to allow a committee of eminent professionals run the scamtainted Medical Council of India till a bill which seeks to replace…
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Telecom Commission approves forming
04, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Telecom Commission today said a new National Trust Centre will be created for certifying devices and applications for machine-to-machine communication, a…
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CARA rules on Adoption for live-in
04, Sep 2018
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Governance
Individuals in a live-in relationship will be able to adopt children from and within India after the country’s nodal adoption agency decided to withdraw a…
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Pravasi Bhartiya Diva
04, Sep 2018
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Governance
Government links Pravasi Divas with Kumbha mela and republic day About: The 15th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas will be held in Varanasi in January next year…
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Food safety audit
04, Sep 2018
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Governance
In order to strengthen the food safety surveillance system, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has envisaged audit of food business operators…
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Panel for e-com
04, Sep 2018
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Governance
The central government has reportedly set up a panel comprising secretaries from various departments and ministries to look into the matter on issues in e-commerce.…
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Search Committee on Lok pal
03, Sep 2018
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
The Centre on Thursday constituted an eight-member search committee to be headed by former Supreme Court judge, Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to recommend the chairperson…
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Future in Gold, Silver
02, Sep 2018
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
BSE Ltd. has received the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (Sebi) approval to launch delivery-based futures contract in gold for 1 kg and silver…
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SC Decriminalises Homosexuality
02, Sep 2018
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Judiciary
Constitution Bench declares the 156-year-old “tyranny” of Section 377 as irrational, indefensible and manifestly arbitrary. Background: The Supreme Court decriminalised homosexuality with a prayer to…
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SC/ST Quota in job promotions
01, Sep 2018
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Rights Issues
The Supreme Court ruled that states don’t have to collect quantifiable data on ‘backwardness’ for SC/ST quota in job promotions. About: The apex court clarified…
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SC on Section 498A
01, Sep 2018
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Rights Issues
The Supreme Court modified its order that provided for setting up of a committee to deal with dowry harassment complaints by protecting the provision of…
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Uniform Civil Code
01, Sep 2018
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Rights Issues
Law commission submitted a report on uniform civil code. In June 2016 through a reference by the Government of India, the Law Commission was entrusted…
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CJI launches Mobile Apps for e-filing of cases
16, Aug 2018
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Judiciary
The E-committee of the Supreme Court on Tuesday launched several mobile applications for the benefit of litigants and lawyers. About: Launch of apps for services…
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Election For Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
14, Aug 2018
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Parliament
Election for deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha to be held since the post has been lying vacant. Vacancy of the Post of Deputy Chairman: The…
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Drug Menance In Punjab
13, Aug 2018
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State Legislature
Studies point out that the number of women addicted to drugs is rising “alarmingly” in the State of Punjab. About: The national survey on drug…
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Assam Rejected Move to Shrink area Under AFSPA
12, Aug 2018
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State Legislature
The Centre wanted to reduce the areas under the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) in Assam but the State government did not concur. Reason…
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SC To Clean Up Politics
12, Aug 2018
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Judiciary
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Manipur ‘Extra-judicial killings’
12, Aug 2018
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Judiciary
The CBI has taken over yet another murder case in connection with the alleged fake encounters in Manipur, pursuant to a Supreme Court directive. The…
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Urban Naxals
11, Aug 2018
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State Legislature
Urban Naxals are the “Invisible enemies” of India, some of them have been caught or those who are “under the police radar on the charge…
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India’s new compensatory afforestation rules dilute rights of Forest dwellers
11, Aug 2018
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Rights Issues
India’s environment ministry has notified the Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF) Rules 2018 to ensure proper utilisation of Rs 660 billion for plantation of trees across…
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Supreme Court Scraps Nota Option For Rajya Sabha Polls
10, Aug 2018
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Parliament
Why in news? The option of NOTA (none of the above) will no longer be made available for elections to the Rajya Sabha. The Supreme…
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Disclose Panels on Sexual Harassment
10, Aug 2018
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Rights Issues
The Centre has made it mandatory for companies to disclose whether they have constituted an internal complaint committee (ICC) to probe such allegations. Background: The…
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Simultaneous Election
29, Jul 2018
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Election & Electoral Reforms
Meaning: Simultaneous elections should imply that elections to all the three tiers of constitutional institutions take place in a synchronized and co-ordinated fashion. What this…
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Student Police Cadet Programme
28, Jul 2018
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Institutional Reforms
A country wide initiative called Student Police Cadet (SPC) programme was launched by home minister. • Which aim to build a bridge between the police…
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Government Panel to Study Stressed Power Sector
26, Jul 2018
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Parliament
The government has setup a high level empowered committee under the cabinet secretary to resolve the stress in the thermal power sector. Committee on Power…
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National Population Register
17, Jul 2018
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Citizenship
The National Population Register (NPR) is a Register of usual residents of the country. It is being prepared at the local Village level, sub District…
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Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill
17, Jul 2018
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Parliament
Background: It replaces the Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance 2018 that provides for confiscating properties and assets of economic offenders like loan defaulters who flee the…
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West Bengal Renames ‘Bangla’
14, Jul 2018
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Parliament
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution in favour of changing the name of the state from West Bengal to Bangla. The state…
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Draft Personal Data Protection bill
14, Jul 2018
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Parliament
The Union government on released the draft Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018, submitted as part of the recommendations of the Justice Sri Krishna Committee on…
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The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection, and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018
13, Jul 2018
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Parliament
The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018 was passed in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Women and Child Development. Objective: To…
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No Confident Motion
12, Jul 2018
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Parliament
Lok Sabha Speaker accepted the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition parties against the Modi-led NDA government. What is a no-confidence motion? A government can…
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Privilege Motion
12, Jul 2018
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Parliament
It is moved by a member when he feels that a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House or one or more…
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Parliamentary report on Watershed Management
08, Jul 2018
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Parliament
Why in News? Parliamentary Standing committee has submitted a report Highlighting the delays in implementing watershed development projects under PMKSY. It has been noted that…
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Mediation Cell Under NCPCR
08, Jul 2018
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Constitutional Bodies, Regulatory Bodies
The government told parliament that a mediation cell would be set up under the apex child rights body, the national commission for protection of child…
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Special Remission for Prisoner
07, Jul 2018
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Rights Issues
On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary, the cabinet decided to release the prisoners on special remission. Women and transgender convicts above 55…
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Sabarimala Case
06, Jul 2018
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Rights Issues
The Supreme court ruled that women have the right to enter and pray at the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala, as the fundamental right of religious…
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NALSA
05, Jul 2018
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Parliament
News: Recently, National Legal Service authority has suggested to extend the scheme to provide compensation for victim’s of rape and sexual harassment to the child…
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Swachh Survekshan Grameen
04, Jul 2018
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Panchayat Raj
The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has launched the Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2018, a Nation-wide survey of rural India to rank the cleanest and…
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Net Neutrality
04, Jul 2018
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Rights Issues
The government approved the principles on net neutrality. Telecom Commission has accepted the recommendations made by regulatory body TRAI on Net Neutrality. The move will…
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Live Court
03, Jul 2018
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Judiciary
The Supreme Court favoured to broadcast live hearing of cases in the apex court. This live telecast of court proceedings would be in line with…
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