Culture of Freebies
Context The Election Commission backed the Supreme Court’s decision to form an expert committee to look into regulatory measures governing poll freebies. However, it declined to participate in this panel. Relevance GS Paper – 2: Government Policies & Interventions Mains Question “Over the years, freebies have become an integral part of Indian politics.” While some […]
About Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Focus: GS II- Government policies and Intervention Why in News? The Union Home and Cooperation Minister launched the onboarding of cooperatives on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal, in New Delhi. About Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Nodal: Ministry of Commerce and Industry The Government e Marketplace (GeM) was launched on August 9, 2016. To create an open and […]
A Parliament Without Disruption
Context The Monsoon session of Parliament ended four days ahead of schedule, despite ongoing disruptions caused by issues such as price increases, suspension of 27 MPs, Enforcement Directorate action against some opposition leaders, and so on. This is the seventh consecutive time the parliament session has been cut short. Relevance: GS Paper2: Parliament and State […]
Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act
Context: Recently, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader declared a six-point “guarantee” for tribals in Gujarat’s Chhota Udepur district, including the “strict implementation” of The Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA Act). Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About PESA Act: Objectives of the Act Why are rules under PESA […]
Central Administrative Tribunal
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in News? Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) achieved a disposal rate of around 91% in three years and there […]
Personal Data Protection Bill
Context The government has withdrawn the Personal Data Protection Bill from Parliament as it considers a “comprehensive legal framework” to regulate the online space, including bringing separate laws on data privacy, the overall Internet ecosystem, cybersecurity, telecom regulations, and harnessing non-personal data to boost innovation in the country. Relevance GS III: Cyber Security, IT & […]
About Udyam Portal
Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Around one crore Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have registered on the Udyam portal within a span of 25 months, according to the Union Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. About Udyam Portal: It was introduced on July 1st, 2020. The Union MSME ministry introduced an […]
Family Courts (Amendment) Bill
Context The Rajya Sabha has approved the Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, which aims to provide statutory protection to family courts established in Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland. Relevance GS Paper – 2: Government Policies & Interventions, Judiciary Mains Question What exactly are family courts? How do they work? Are they a good alternative dispute resolution forum? […]
CJI Ramana Recommends Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
Context: The Chief Justice of India, N V Ramana names Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, the second most senior judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor. CJI Ramana retires on August 26 following which Justice Lalit will take over as the 49th Chief Justice of India. He will remain in office till November 8, 2022. […]
Withdrawal of Data Protection Bill
Context The government has withdrawn the Personal Data Protection Bill from the House of Commons. Relevance GS Paper – 3: Cyber Security, IT & Computers, Government Policies & Interventions Mains Question Despite its numerous benefits, data localization may eventually cause more harm than good. Comment. (150 Words) The 2019 Personal Data Protection Bill Known colloquially […]