About The POCSO Act
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has informed the Lok Sabha that the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, 2012, is one of the crucial legislations enacted by the Government to protect children from Sexual Abuse. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Protection of Children […]
4 Years After Removal of Article 370
Context: The Union Territory of J&K has witnessed many firsts in the past four years after removal of its special status under Article 370 in August, 2019. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the abrogation of Article 370 had paved the way for peace and development in J&K. Relevance: GS II: Polity and […]
Official vs National Language
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India observed that although there are at least 22 official languages in the country, Hindi is “the national language”. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Points of the Case: Transfer Petition and Jurisdiction: Compensation Application under MVA: Choice of MACT and Rejection of Transfer […]
Proposed Inclusion of Communities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Scheduled Tribes (ST) List
Context: The Indian government has introduced the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023, aiming to include four communities in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list in Jammu and Kashmir. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Criteria for Inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) List: The inclusion of a […]
Offshore Areas Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2023
Context: The Lok Sabha recently passed the Offshore Areas Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023. Relevance : GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Offshore Areas Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023: Key Highlights: Reservation of Offshore Areas: Composite Licence and Production Lease: Fixed Period for Production Lease: Private Sector Participation […]
National Dental Commission Bill 2023
Context: Recently, the Lok Sabha passed National Dental Commission bill, 2023. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: National Dental Commission Bill, 2023: About: The National Dental Commission Bill is a legislative proposal aimed at regulating and advancing the field of dentistry in India. It focuses on improving dental healthcare practices and […]
National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill 2023
Context: Recently, the Lok Sabha passed National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill (NNMC), 2023. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Introduction to the NNMC Bill, 2023: Creation of the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC): Repealing the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947: Key Features of the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission […]
Commission Submits OBC Sub-Categorisation Report to President
Context: A commission, led by Justice G Rohini, was appointed in 207 to examine the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Recently, the commission submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu. However, the details of the report have not been disclosed publicly yet. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is […]
Fighting Fraud in Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) with Artificial Intelligence
Context: As more frauds related to the Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) come to the fore, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has turned to artificial intelligence-based systems in a bid to limit the cases. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Aadhar Act, 2016: Objectives: Major Features of the Act: Aadhaar-enabled […]
Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill 2023
Context: The Union Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister introduced the Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill 2023 in the Rajya Sabha. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867: Aim and Scope: Inclusion and Exclusion: Salient Provisions of the PRB Bill 2023: Significance of […]