CENTRE DEFINES J&K DOMICILE RULES
Why in news? The Centre has notified a law under which jobs up to the lowest level of non-gazetted rank have been reserved for Jammu and Kashmir domiciles. This comes nearly seven months after the Central government abrogated Jammu and Kashmir’s special position and bifurcated it into two Union Territories — Jammu & Kashmir, and […]
‘Chitra Acrylosorb Secretion Solidification System’
Why in news? Scientists at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have designed and developed a highly efficient superabsorbent material for liquid respiratory and other body fluid solidification and disinfection for the safe management of infected respiratory secretions. Details: AcryloSorb […]
SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO STAY POLL BOND SCHEME
Why in news? SC said that, electoral bond scheme is not unconstitutional and thus it will not stay it More about electoral bonds As per provisions of the Scheme, electoral bonds may be purchased by a citizen of India, or entities incorporated or established in India. A person can buy electoral bonds, either singly or […]
PROTESTS AGAINST CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT ACT
Can a state refuse to act on central law? Citizenship being a matter concerning the Union, it is not open to State Assemblies to give their opinion on it — is not valid. To the extent that a State government believes that a parliamentary law is not constitutional, it is entirely in order for the […]
NCLAT
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) is a tribunal which was formed by the Central Government of India under Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013. The tribunal is responsible for hearing appeals from the orders of National Company Law Tribunal(s) (NCLT), starting on 1 June, 2016. The tribunal also hears appeals from orders […]
EC LAUNCHES INLINE TRACKING SYSTEM FOR POLITICAL PARTIES
Why in News? The Election Commission has launched a new online tracking system for political parties, which will allow them to track their registration applications submitted to the poll panel on a real-time basis. The new system, Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System (PPRTMS), will apply for parties registering from January 1, 2020. What is […]
CENTRAL LAWS TO APPLY RETROSPECTIVELY IN J&K
Why in news? The Union cabinet has given approval for their applicability in an effort to ensure administrative effectiveness and smooth transition, removing any ambiguity, in line with the Constitution. Details Jammu and Kashmir had a separate provision of Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) under which cases were registered by the state police Apart from IPC […]
CENTRE SET TO REVAMP IT ACT
Focus: GS-II Governance, GS-III Industry and Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Prelims Why in news? The government will soon kick-start the process of revamping the nearly 20-year old Information Technology Act, 2000, with an aim to bring it in tune with the technological advancements with a focus on stronger framework to deal with cybercrimes. An expert […]
CABINET APPROVES BILL TO REGULATE SURROGACY
Focus: GS-II Governance, Prelims Why in news? The Union Cabinet on 26th February 2020 approved the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020, allowing a “willing” woman to be a surrogate mother and proposing that the Bill would benefit widows and divorced women besides infertile Indian couples. The Cabinet approved the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill after incorporating the recommendations […]
SC PASSES INTERIM ORDER ON MAHADAYI TRIBUNAL’S AWARD
Why in news? The Supreme Court passed an interim order allowing an application by the State of Karnataka to notify the Mahadayi Water Dispute Tribunal’s award. The implementation of the award would, however, be subject to the final judgment of the Supreme Court in the civil appeals filed by Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra, challenging the […]