New Leave Policy for Government Employees Opting for Surrogacy
Context: Recently, the Government has notified an amendment to Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 to grant maternity leave and other benefits to government employees in case of children born through surrogacy. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Provisions of Notified Amended Rules About Surrogacy About Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 The […]
Study on Representation and Forest Conservation in Scheduled Areas
Context: A recent study has explored the relationship between representation and forest conservation in India’s Scheduled Areas. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings of the Study Key Findings About PESA Act: Objectives of the Act Why are rules under PESA important? -Source: The Hindu
Key Features of the Post Office Act 2023
Context; The Post Office Act of 2023 has recently been enacted, replacing the Indian Post Office Act of 1898. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Features of the Post Office Act 2023 Indian Post Office Act, 1898 Issues with the Post Office Act 2023
Patna High Court Strikes Down Reservation Quota Increase
Context: Recently, the Patna High Court invalidated the Bihar government’s decision to raise the reservation quota from 50% to 65% for Backward Classes (BC), Extremely Backward Classes (EBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in educational institutions and government jobs. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: High Court’s Ruling on […]
Prevention of Money Laundering Act
Context: Explore the stringent bail conditions under Section 45 of the PMLA for money laundering cases. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 Section 45 of the PMLA Legal Challenges to the Twin Test Current Position -Source: The Hindu
Criminal Justice System In India
Context: Recently, a fabricated rape accusation and sunsequent imprisonment revealed a range of systemic shortcomings in our law enforcement machinery and social complexities that demand urgent attention. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Overview of the Criminal Justice System (CJS) in India Challenges in the Indian Criminal Justice System Reforming the Criminal Justice System (CJS) in India -Source: The […]
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister
Context: The Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to the Prime Minister emphasized the need for a new poverty line at a data user conference organized by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) recently. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance About Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM): -Source: Indian Express
Bengaluru Proposes Increase in Solid Waste Management Cess
Context: Recently, Bengaluru has proposed increasing the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cess to Rs. 100 per month for each household to address the high financial strain in the SWM process. Currently, Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) charge about Rs. 30-50 per month for SWM services, which is often collected along with property tax. Relevance: GS II: […]
Unlawful Activities Prevention Act
Context: Recently, the Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) approved the prosecution of novelist Arundhati Roy for supposedly making provocative statements at a 2010 event that advocated Kashmiri separatism. This approval was granted under Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, of 1967. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), […]
Background of the National Litigation Policy
Context: With an aim to reduce the burden of pending court cases in which the government is a party, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice approved the National Litigation Policy, which will now be sent to the Cabinet for approval. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Background of the National […]