Lok Sabha passes Bill to boost investments in oil and gas sector
The Bill amends the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, delinking petroleum from mining operations, ensuring lease stability, and decriminalizing certain offenses. While it aims to boost FDI and regulatory clarity, critics argue it lacks a long-term vision for energy security and domestic exploration incentives. Relevance : GS 2(Governance) ,GS 3(Energy Security) Highlights of the Bill Government’s […]
Is the government stifling the online gaming sector?
Despite its high growth potential, the online gaming sector faces a 28% GST burden, retrospective tax demands, and regulatory uncertainty, which could stifle startups, push users to illegal platforms, and hinder India’s global competitiveness. Relevance : GS 2(Governance) , GS 3(Taxation )
Kerala passes resolution against offshore mining
Environmental Concerns: Relevance : GS 2 (Governance & Federalism), GS 3 (Environment & Economy, Internal Securuty) Economic Implications: National Security Concerns: Political and Federalism Aspects: Legal and Policy Issues:
Supreme Court to examine plea against Rules on blocking of online content without notice
Background Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Judiciary, Fundamental Rights) Key Legal Provisions Challenged Petitioner’s Arguments Court’s Observations Implications
Visually challenged persons suitable for judicial service
Context: Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Social Issues, Judiciary) Impact on Judicial Service Recruitment: Context & Significance:
SC seeks regulatory steps against ‘vulgarity’ online
SC Directive on Online Content: Relevance : GS 2(Governance, Fundamental Rights) Implications:
Customs GST officers cannot make arrests arbitrarily on a whim
Context : The Supreme Court ruled that Customs and GST officers cannot arrest individuals arbitrarily and must meet a higher threshold before doing so. Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Governance) Implications:
Govt. questions petitions in apex court for lifetime ban on convicted politicians
Context: Relevance : GS 2(Polity , Governance) Government’s Stand Supreme Court’s Concerns Key Constitutional & Legal Aspects Arguments For Lifetime Ban Arguments Against Lifetime Ban
Panel seeks penalties to end proxy rule by male kin of women panchayat leaders
Background & Context Relevance : GS 2(Polity and Governance) Key Recommendations by Advisory Panel “Exemplary Penalties” for Proxy Leadership Multi-Pronged Strategy for Women’s Empowerment Accountability & Oversight Mechanisms Minimum Education Requirement Debate Challenges & Implications Conclusion
Why are PwDs worried about DPDP rules?
Key Concerns of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Challenges & Conflicts Practical Issues in Digital Data Handling Accessibility Issues Remain Unaddressed