Child Marriage in India: Lancet Study Findings
Context: A study published in the Lancet Global Health on December 15th, 2023, reveals that one in five girls and one in six boys in India are still getting married below the legal age of marriage. The study compiled data from five National Family Health Surveys spanning from 1993 to 2021. Relevance: GS II: Polity […]
New Regulations for Symbol Allocation to RUPPs
Context: The Election Commission of India has implemented fresh regulations for the allocation of symbols to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs). To obtain symbols, these parties are now required to submit audited accounts from the past three financial years, expenditure statements from the last two elections, and the signature of the authorized party official along […]
Khadi and Village Industries Commission
Context: The Quality Council of India (QCI) and Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) recently signed an initial pact to enhance the quality of the latter’s products, train artisans, and introduce ‘Made in India’ label for Khadi. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance About Khadi Village Industries Commission: Objectives of KVIC The broad objectives of […]
Decline in PM-Kisan Beneficiaries and Saturation Drive Impact
Context: The number of beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme has recently witnessed a notable decline, dropping by over 20% from a peak of 10.47 crore in April-July 2022 to 8.12 crore. However, the government’s proactive efforts, including the “saturation drive” implemented as part of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, have […]
Prevention of Money Laundering Act
Context: The Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND) has issued show cause notices to 9 offshore cryptocurrency and virtual digital assets service providers (VDA SPs) including Binance Kucoin, Huobi for not being compliant with the requisite provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: PMLA Compliance Obligations for VDA SPs: Registration Requirement: Activity-Based Compliance: […]
National Legal Services Authority
Context: The President recently nominated Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, as the Executive Chairperson of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) Basis for formation Objectives: Legal Services Institutions at Various Levels Who is […]
About Good Governance Day
Context: Good Governance Day (25th December) is being celebrated on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Good Governance 8 Principles of Good Governance: Challenges to Good Governance in India Steps taken to promote Good Governance in India -Source: Indian Express
Recent Passage of Key Bills in Parliament Amid Opposition Absence
Context: The Parliament recently approved three crucial bills—Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023; and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023. However, the passage was notable for the absence of 97 Opposition members, suspended amidst controversy. Introduced in August 2023, the bills underwent scrutiny by a 31-member Parliamentary Standing Committee. Relevance: GS […]
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita 2023
Context: The Lok Sabha approved three significant bills, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023; and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023, with the objective of comprehensively reforming India’s criminal laws. Union Home Minister, while introducing the bills, emphasized their purpose of replacing laws instituted during the British era with […]
Allahabad HC Dismisses Petitions on Varanasi Mosque
Context: The Allahabad High Court has dismissed five petitions related to the Varanasi Mosque, asserting that the 1991 suit is not barred under the Places of Worship Act. The case will be transferred to the Varanasi Civil Judge’s court, with directions for expeditious proceedings, expected to conclude within six months. Relevance: GS II: Polity and […]