The Ideals of Complete Justice and Personal liberty
Context India’s top court cannot be seen to be helpless when faced with issues of individual liberty. ‘In certain rare situations, the judiciary could still act as a determined umpire who checks the executive’s excesses. Relevance GS Paper 2: Separation of powers between various organs, functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Mains Question The functional […]
Reform in Bail Law
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court underlined that “there is a pressing need” for reform in the law related to bail and called on the government to consider framing a special legislation on the lines of the law in the United Kingdom. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is the ruling about? […]
Everything About Jal Jeevan Mission
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Centre announced that over 50% of rural households have access to tap water supply. About Jal Jeevan Mission: Nodal: Ministry of Jal Shakti Jal Jeevan Mission, a central government initiative under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, aims to ensure access of piped water for every […]
Election Commission of India
Focus: GS II- Polity and Governance Why in News? The Election Commission of India started the distribution and dispatch of designated ballot boxes, ballot papers, special pens, and other sealed election materials to the State Legislative Assembly Secretariats including the National Capital Territory of Delhi and UT of Puducherry for the conduct of Presidential Election […]
Parliamentary Committee Opposes Mediation Bill
Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice has recommended substantial changes to the Mediation Bill. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of Policies) Dimensions of the Article: Mediation Bill, 2021 What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)? Types of Alternative Dispute Resolution Highlights of the […]
The New ‘Normal’ of Political Splits and Shifts
Context ‘The current phase is bizarre when compared to the past because dominant parties appear to be actively encouraging splits and shifts and having no respect for the basic rules of the game’ Parties are more closely aligned with the state; the party bond exists only as long as it ensures a legislator’s success. Relevance: […]
About PARIMAN
Focus: GS II- Governance Why in News? PARIMAN: The Geo-Portal for NCR made Public About PARIMAN: National Capital Region (NCR) is presently spread over 55,083 Sq. Kms and has four participating states (24 Districts and entire NCT of Delhi) as its constituent area. For the purpose of effective utilization of Remote Sensing and GIS technology, […]
Guidelines to Curb Unfair Advertisements
Context: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) recently issued guidelines to prevent false or misleading advertisements. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Details What do the new advertising guidelines say? What is surrogate advertising? What are the Guidelines’ implications? About Central Consumer Protection Authority Details: The guidelines were issued by the […]
Bharat NCAP
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways approved the draft GSR notification to introduce Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program). Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) will be rolled out from April 1, 2023. Relevance: GS II- Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Bharat NCAP Feature Significance About Bharat NCAP It is a new car […]
Sub-Categorisation of OBCs
Context: Recently, the Centre extended the tenure of The Commission to Examine Sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) headed by Justice G Rohini, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court. The Commission, constituted nearly five years ago, has got 10 extensions so far, and now has until January 31 next year to submit its report. […]