Fewer POCSO Act Convictions
Context Relevance GS Paper 2: Issues related to children Mains Question We shouldn’t let talk of severe penalties take our focus away from the issues with the POCSO Act’s current implementation. Talk about the POCSO (Amendment) Bill 2019 here. (150 words) Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO): Key Findings Way ahead
Does India Have Anti-Superstition legislation?
Context In Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, two women were recently found murdered as part of a ritual involving human sacrifice. The state government then emphasised the necessity of new legislation to counter these superstitious practises and urged strict adherence to existing laws. Relevance GS Paper 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and […]
Who Are Puisne Judges?
Context: While recommending two names for appointment as judges of the Supreme Court, the Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India said in a statement that the collegium had taken into “consideration the seniority of Chief Justices and senior puisne Judges.” Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What does puisne mean, […]
Additional Surveillance Mechanism
Context: Recently, The National Stock Exchange (NSE) placed Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, and Ambuja Cements under the additional surveillance mechanism (ASM), Reuters reported. This means trading in their shares will require a 100% margin, which is aimed at curbing speculation and shortselling. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Additional Surveillance Mechanism (ASM) […]
What Is Angel Tax?
Context: A recently proposed detail has Indian start-ups worried. These new age firms, that offer their shares to foreign investors, may have to pay ‘angel tax’, which was earlier only supposed to be paid for investments raised by resident Indian investors, as per a motion made in the Finance Bill, 2023. Relevance: GS III: Indian […]
Uniform Civil Code
Context No decision has been taken on implementing a uniform civil code in the country “as of now”, Union Law Minister told the Rajya Sabha. Relevance: GS II- Polity Dimensions of the Article: What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? Article 44 is one of the Directive Principles of State Policy. These, as defined in Article 37, […]
About the E-Shram Portal
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? e-SHRAM Portal registration facility available at over 4 lakh CSC centres across the country. About the E-Shram Portal
About Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Focus: GS II- Vulnerable Sections Why in News? Finance Minister recently said that as many as 38,800 teachers will be hired for Ekalavya Model Residential Schools. About Eklavya Model Residential Schools: Objectives of EMRS: Features of EMRS
About Jal Jeevan Mission
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Government of India, in partnership with States, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to make provision of tap water supply to every rural household of the country, including those in Andhra Pradesh, by 2024. About Jal Jeevan Mission: Nodal: Ministry of Jal Shakti Implications Challenges
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 February 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 February 2023 Contents Does India Have Anti-Superstition legislation? Context In Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, two women were recently found murdered as part of a ritual involving human sacrifice. The state government then emphasised the necessity of new legislation to counter these superstitious practises and urged strict adherence to existing laws. Relevance […]