About Tele-MANAS
Focus: GS II: Governance Why in News? Establishing a new milestone in the field of mental health on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative of Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare was launched. About Tele-MANAS: Tele-MANAS will be organised in two tier system; […]
The Indian Online Gaming Market
Context A cross-ministerial task force recently proposed the establishment of a central regulatory body for online gaming. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) established the task force to propose the contours of national-level legislation to regulate online gaming. Relevance GS Paper 2 and 3: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating […]
Online Gaming In India
Context: An inter-ministerial task force, set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to propose contours of a national-level legislation to regulate online gaming, has proposed the creation of a central regulatory body for the sector, clearly defining what games of skill and chance are, and bringing online gaming under the purview of […]
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in News? Ministry of WCD has extended the last date for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from 30th September, 2022 to 31st October, 2022 Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puruskar The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (formerly known as the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement) is India’s Highest Civilian Honour bestowed upon exceptional achievers under […]
SC Quota for Dalit Muslims and Christians
Context: The Supreme Court of India has sought the most recent position of the Union government on a batch of petitions challenging the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order of 1950, which allows only members of Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist religions to be recognised as SCs. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: […]
Mediation Bill 2021
Context: The Mediation Bill, 2021 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on December20, 2021,with the Parliamentary Standing Committee being tasked with a review of the Bill. The committee’s report to the Rajya Sabha was submitted on July 13, 2022. In its report, the Committee recommends substantial changes to the Mediation Bill, aimed at institutionalising mediation […]
Concerning EWS – Who Deserves It, and Who Doesn’t
Context As the Supreme Court considers the validity of the 103rd constitutional amendment granting 10% reservation to economically weaker sections (EWS), this article examines the EWS threshold criteria from the standpoint of the Principle of affirmative action for the poor. Relevance GS Paper 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising […]
EC proposes change in Model Code of Conduct
Context: The Election Commission of India recently notified the political parties to spell out ways and means of raising additional resources to finance the promises, and the impact it would have on the fiscal sustainability of the state or the Central government. Relevance: GS Paper – 2: Polity and Governance, Government Policies & Interventions Dimensions […]
Split on method to name new Supreme Court judges
Context: With two of the five-member Supreme Court Collegium opposed to a proposal to recommend four new judges, including a Supreme Court lawyer, to the top court through a written note instead of a formal meeting, Chief Justice of India U U Lalit is learnt to have written to them again, seeking reconsideration of their […]
Telecom Technology Development Fund scheme
Focus: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), a body under the Department of Telecommunications, officially launched Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Scheme. About Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Scheme: The scheme is aligned with Prime Minister clarion call of adding Jan Anusandhaan in the new phase of Amrit Kaal. Telecom Technology Development […]