Election Commission of India
Focus: GS II- Polity and Governance Why in News? The Election Commission of India started the distribution and dispatch of designated ballot boxes, ballot papers, special pens, and other sealed election materials to the State Legislative Assembly Secretariats including the National Capital Territory of Delhi and UT of Puducherry for the conduct of Presidential Election […]
Parliamentary Committee Opposes Mediation Bill
Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice has recommended substantial changes to the Mediation Bill. Relevance: GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of Policies) Dimensions of the Article: Mediation Bill, 2021 What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)? Types of Alternative Dispute Resolution Highlights of the […]
The New ‘Normal’ of Political Splits and Shifts
Context ‘The current phase is bizarre when compared to the past because dominant parties appear to be actively encouraging splits and shifts and having no respect for the basic rules of the game’ Parties are more closely aligned with the state; the party bond exists only as long as it ensures a legislator’s success. Relevance: […]
About PARIMAN
Focus: GS II- Governance Why in News? PARIMAN: The Geo-Portal for NCR made Public About PARIMAN: National Capital Region (NCR) is presently spread over 55,083 Sq. Kms and has four participating states (24 Districts and entire NCT of Delhi) as its constituent area. For the purpose of effective utilization of Remote Sensing and GIS technology, […]
Guidelines to Curb Unfair Advertisements
Context: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) recently issued guidelines to prevent false or misleading advertisements. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Details What do the new advertising guidelines say? What is surrogate advertising? What are the Guidelines’ implications? About Central Consumer Protection Authority Details: The guidelines were issued by the […]
Bharat NCAP
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways approved the draft GSR notification to introduce Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program). Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) will be rolled out from April 1, 2023. Relevance: GS II- Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Bharat NCAP Feature Significance About Bharat NCAP It is a new car […]
Sub-Categorisation of OBCs
Context: Recently, the Centre extended the tenure of The Commission to Examine Sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) headed by Justice G Rohini, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court. The Commission, constituted nearly five years ago, has got 10 extensions so far, and now has until January 31 next year to submit its report. […]
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
Focus: GS II- Governance Why in News? As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (AKAM-EBSB) 50 students from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh concluded there visit to Kochi, Kerala recently. About Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” was announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 31st October, 2015 on the […]
Nominated Members in Rajya Sabha
Context: Olympic sprinter PT Usha and music composer Ilaiyaraaja among others have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha in the category of eminent persons nominated by the President. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Nominated Members of Rajya Sabha: Article 80 Difference between Nominated and Elected members About Nominated Members […]
Hurt Sentiments, Hate Crimes and Punishment
Context There should be no tolerance for violence motivated by “hurt feelings” caused by hate speech. Recent incidences of persons being killed for offending sentiments in Udaipur (Rajasthan) and Amravati (Maharashtra) cast doubt on India’s secular foundation. Relevance GS Paper 2: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States pressure groups and formal/informal associations […]