DUE TO LOCKDOWNS CENSUS-NPR MAY BE PUSHED TO 2021
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? As Census houselisting and NPR operations remain suspended on account of Covid-19, an assessment may need to be taken to assess if the entire exercise be rescheduled for 2021. Highlights Census 2021 is to be held in two phases — Phase 1 covering houselisting and housing, to be conducted […]
BUILD CONSENSUS ON FARM REFORMS
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? The central government seeks to bring about reforms in India’s farm sector via the three Ordinances. Click Here to read more about the three ordinances (1st Article) Criticisms of the Three Ordinances I- Amendment to ECA While the amendment to the Essential Commodities Act (ECA), removing cereals, pulses, onions, […]
CAT BENCH AT JAMMU
Focus: GS-II Governance, Prelims Why in news? 18th Bench of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) for the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh was inaugurated on 8th June 2020. Details All three important agencies of DoPT (Department of Personnel and Training)- CAT, CIC and CVC are now operational in UTs of J&k and Ladakh. […]
MORE THAN HALF OF INDIA’S POPULATION IS 25 YEARS OR OLDER
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? Sample Registration System 2018 report shows that: for the first time, more than half of India’s population, irrespective of gender or whether it’s in urban or rural areas, is now 25 years or older. Highlights As India’s fertility rate goes down steadily along with a rise in life expectancy, […]
POLICE REFORM AND THE CRUCIAL JUDICIAL ACTOR
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? ‘Custodial death’ of a father and son in Sathankulam town in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district has led to protests. Judiciary as beacon Judiciary is seen as the source of hope and action when fatal violence by state actors comes into the picture, and Courts in India have often passed […]
NOMINATIONS FOR PADMA AWARDS-2021
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2021 have started. The Padma Awards The Padma Awards are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day (26th January). There are 3 Padma Awards: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan […]
UAPA: INDIA DESIGNATES KHALISTANI GROUP LINKS AS TERRORISTS
Focus: GS-II Governance, GS-I History, Prelims Why in news? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) designated nine more individuals linked to separatist Khalistani groups as “terrorists” under the amended UAPA Act. The UAPA as amended in 2019 gave the MHA the power to designate individuals as terrorists. What is Khalistan movement? The Khalistan movement […]
CATALYZING ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ODR) IN INDIA
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? NITI Aayog, in association with Agami and Omidyar Network India, brought together key stakeholders in a virtual meeting for advancing Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in India. This exercise set into motion the use of technology towards efficient and affordable access to justice in our post-pandemic response. Online Dispute Resolution […]
DRAFT RULES PROHIBIT USE OF DRONES FOR DELIVERY
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? The Ministry of Civil Aviation notified the draft rules, known as Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2020 for importing, manufacturing and owning drones as well as for drone ports, or airports for drones. Rules and regulations so far The Centre mandated that drone owners will have to get their equipment […]
PLEA TO BRING PM CARES FUND UNDER RTI
Focus: GS-II Governance, Indian Polity Why in news? A public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been moved before the Delhi High Court seeking greater transparency in the PM CARES Fund by bringing it under the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. There were recent newspapers reports of the PM CARES Fund refusing to […]