Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act 2004
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court partially upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004, overturning the Allahabad High Court ruling (March 2024) which declared it unconstitutional. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Why the Supreme Court Upheld the UP Madrasa Education Board Act, 2004? Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004 Purpose and […]
India’s Reservation Debate
Context: India’s reservation system has played a critical role in offering access to opportunities for historically marginalized groups, particularly Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). However, ongoing debates have raised questions about the equitable distribution of these benefits among various SC subgroups. In response, the Supreme Court has suggested a “quota-within-quota” approach to tackle […]
Report Highlights Money Laundering Threats to India’s Online Gaming Sector
Context: A report by the Digital India Foundation (DIF) has identified money laundering as a significant threat undermining the integrity and long-term success of the Indian online gaming industry. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Findings from the Report on Money Laundering in Online Gaming Growth and Impact of the […]
About The Central Vigilance Commission
Context: CVC observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 with the theme “Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity with the administering of the integrity pledge to the officials of the Commission by the Commission Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Central Vigilance Commission Functions of CVC Composition of Central Vigilance Commission The CVC is […]
Abetment of Suicide
Context: The Supreme Court said recently that police and courts must avoid “unnecessary prosecutions” in cases of abetment of suicide allegedly from the workplace. This was the case of a salesman who had seemed to take his life due to harassment by senior officers at his company. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of […]
Legal Developments in the Roop Kanwar Case and Sati Prevention
Context: In a recent development, eight persons have been cleared of the charges of illegal building temples in honor of Roop Kanwar that promotes the act of Sati. This is in relation to the occurrence of the Sati practice in question, which took place in Rajasthan state on September 4, 1987, and involved a woman […]
About Tele-MANAS
Context: The Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) has introduced the “TeleMANAS” (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States) toll-free helpline, providing counseling services for individuals experiencing mental distress. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance About Tele-MANAS: Tele-MANAS will be organised in two tier system; About MANAS: Aim:
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Context: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has sought action against an app for allegedly disseminating explicit and objectionable material, including content targeted at children. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About NCPCR Composition of NCPCR Functions the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR): The National Commission […]
NCBC recommends inclusion of 7 castes and sub-castes in OBC list
Context: The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) Wednesday recommended the inclusion of seven castes and sub-castes from the Maharashtra state in the Central list of Other Backward Classes (OBC). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Other Backward Class (OBC): Role of National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC): Constitutional Provisions: […]
Voter turnout in Haryana Assembly elections higher than Lok Sabha voting
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? A voter turnout of 67.9% has been recorded across the 90 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) in the Haryana Assembly Elections 2024. These figures are significantly higher voter response compared to last Lok Sabha elections which recorded 64.8% voting in the state. Voting Stats: India has a large […]