Nationwide Ban on Barium in Firecrackers
Context: The Supreme Court has emphasized that its prohibition on the use of barium and other banned chemicals in firecrackers extends across the entire country, dispelling any ambiguity and confirming it is not limited to the National Capital Region. This clarification came during the court’s consideration of an application requesting directions for the Rajasthan government […]
Speedy Disposal of Cases Against Lawmakers
Context: The Supreme Court has issued guidelines aimed at expediting the disposal of criminal cases involving Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Speedy Disposal of Cases Against Lawmakers: The Supreme Court has instructed chief justices of high courts to establish special […]
About The Central Information Commission
Context: Recently, the Information Commissioner, Heeralal Samariya, was sworn in as the chief of the Central Information Commission (CIC) by the President Of India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Central Information Commission: The Central Information Commission (CIC) was established under the Right to Information Act, 2005. It holds jurisdiction over […]
Upcoming Elections in India
Context: While political parties are actively campaigning, and candidates are being announced for the upcoming elections in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan, and Telangana, a common trend in these elections, as well as recent ones, is the last-minute shift of leaders from one party to another. Relevance: GS2- Polity Mains Question: Electoral politics has given […]
Advocate-on-Record (AOR) in the Indian Legal System
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court pulled up an Advocate-on-Record (AoR) for filing a frivolous case and dismissed the public interest litigation. The Court censured the lawyer that an AoR cannot merely be a signing authority. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Advocate-on-Record (AOR) in the Indian Legal System Role and Functions: […]
UPSC Issues Amended Guidelines for State DGP Appointments
Context: Recently, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued amended guidelines emphasizing specific criteria for the appointment of State Directors General of Police (DGPs). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Amendments in UPSC Guidelines for DGP Selection Supreme Court’s Directives on Police Reforms In the Prakash Singh Case of 2006, the Supreme Court of India […]
Enhancing Food Accessibility with QR Codes for the Visually Impaired
Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed the incorporation of QR codes on food products to promote food accessibility among visually impaired individuals, emphasizing universal access to safe food. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: FSSAI’s Recommendations for QR Codes on Food Products for the Visually […]
State Food Safety Index (SFSI) 2023
Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) introduced the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) four years ago to encourage enhancements in food safety. The latest data reveals that in 2023, 19 out of 20 major states have witnessed a decline in their SFSI scores compared to the scores from 2019. After considering […]
Ethics, Parliamentary Conduct and the Indian MP
Context: The recent actions taken by the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee in response to a complaint against a Member of Parliament (MP) have sparked significant public discourse. A senior MP from the ruling party, filed a complaint with the Speaker, alleging that the MP had received money from a businessman in exchange for raising questions in Parliament to […]
About The Central Vigilance Commission
Context: The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is observing the Vigilance Awareness Week 2023 from 30th October to 5th November, 2023, centered around the theme “Say no to corruption; commit to the Nation.” Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About Central Vigilance Commission Functions of CVC Composition of Central Vigilance Commission The CVC is comprised of 3 […]