About The Central Bureau of Investigation
Context: Recently, the CBI has summoned Samajwadi Party President and former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav in an illegal mining case. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution, Governance Dimensions of the Article: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) CBI has following divisions How does the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) function in India? Provision of Prior Permission: General […]
Home Ministry Declares Two Factions of J&K Muslim Conference as Unlawful Association
Context: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently banned two factions of the Muslim Conference, Jammu and Kashmir (MCJK), led by Abdul Ghani Bhat and Ghulam Nabi Sumji, respectively, as an “unlawful association under the anti-terror Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What does a […]
National Commission for Backward Classes
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, a review meeting of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was held with the Governments of Punjab, Karnataka and Chandigarh. About National Commission for Backward Classes Background of NCBC Composition: Constitutional Provisions NCBC- Powers and Functions
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
Context: A data breach that impacted the systems of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in 2018 exposing the personal data of millions of Indians was found to have been “repackaged” by a Chinese cyber agency, as per a preliminary probe by New Delhi’s cybersecurity agency. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance About Employees’ Provident […]
Unlawful Activities Prevention Act
Context: Supreme Court Denies Bail in UAPA Case Recently, the Supreme Court rejected bail for an accused linked to an alleged Khalistan module, asserting that the principle of ‘bail is rule, jail is the exception’ does not apply under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: […]
World Governments Summit 2024
Context: Prime Minister Modi participated in the World Governments Summit in Dubai as Guest of Honour. He also delivered the special keynote address on the theme of the Summit – “Shaping the Future Governments”. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: World Governments Summit 2024: PM Modi’s Key Points Participation at the […]
States Report High EVM Failure Rate to EC
Context: Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, many states have raised concerns of high EVMs failure with the Election Commission of India. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Details: About first-level check (FLC): Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) About Election Commission of India Structure of the Election Commission -Source: The Indian Express
Electoral Bond Scheme Violate The Fundamental Right
Context: A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India strikes down the Electoral Bond Scheme. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Details: What are Electoral Bonds? Why have they attracted criticism? Key Highlights of the ADR Report The report analyzed various sources of donations received by political parties, including […]
Law Commission’s Report To Deal With Future Epidemics
Context: The Law Commission of India has recently submitted its Report titled “A Comprehensive Review of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897″ to the Government of India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Details of the Law Commission’s report: Drawbacks of Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 (EDA): Key suggestions made by the Law […]
Floor Test in Bihar
Context: The Bihar Assembly to take up the Floor Test to demonstrate the majority of the newly formed coalition government headed by CM Nitish Kumar. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is a Floor Test? Motion of No-Confidence Passing of No-Confidence Motion in Lok Sabha -Source: Livemint, The Hindu