Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0
Context: Recently, the union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, MoS Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions launched the Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0 Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0 CPGRAMS (Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System):
Controversy Surrounding Women’s Reservation Bill of 2023 and OBC Quota
Context: The Women’s Reservation Bill of 2023 has sparked controversy because it does not include a reservation quota for Other Backward Classes (OBC) women. Critics are concerned about the underrepresentation of OBC individuals in important government roles. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Concerns Regarding OBC Representation: Geeta Mukherjee Report: Arguments […]
Issues Surrounding Aadhaar in India
Context: A recent Moody’s report on “Decentralized Finance and Digital Assets” highlights concerns about India’s large-scale digital identification program, noting that it frequently denies services to users. The report questions the reliability of biometric technology and raises privacy and security risks as well. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights […]
Supreme Court Calls for Enhanced Self-Regulation in TV News Channels
Context: The Supreme Court of India has voiced concerns about the lack of discipline and accountability in TV news channels and called for enhanced self-regulation. It has requested suggestions from representative bodies of TV news channels, News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) and News Broadcasters Federation (NBF), to strengthen the mechanism for dealing with channels […]
Parliament Standing Committee’s Report on NEP 2020 Implementation in Higher Education
Context: During a special session of Parliament, the Parliament Standing Committee on Education presented a comprehensive report on the “Implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in Higher Education.” The report assessed the advancements and obstacles encountered in the execution of this substantial policy change within India’s higher education sector. Relevance: GS II: Polity […]
About The COFEPOSA Act
Context: The Madras High Court recently quashed a detention order issued under the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA) Act, 1974 against a practising lawyer, ordering his release. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About the COFEPOSA Act: Grounds for Detention: Review by High Courts: Execution […]
About The National Investigation Agency
Context: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) confiscated land and part of a house belonging to Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the US-based founder and lawyer of the banned Sikhs for Justice, in Amritsar and Chandigarh. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is the NIA? When did the NIA come into being? What […]
Taking India Back to The Drawing Board
Context: Putting aside its political motivations, the 2023 Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill brings attention to a significant aspect of representative democracy – the delimitation of electoral constituencies. Delimitation involves defining and setting the boundaries for these constituencies. Relevance: GS2- Polity- Mains Question: Highlighting the challenges in carrying out a timely delimitation of constituencies, analyse its significance […]
National Medical Commission (NMC) Receives 10-Year Recognition from WFME for Excellence in Medical Education
Context: The National Medical Commission (NMC) in India has received a prestigious 10-year recognition from the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME), signifying the highest standards in medical education and accreditation. This recognition underscores NMC’s dedication to maintaining top-tier standards in medical education and accreditation. WFME’s accreditation program is crucial in ensuring that medical institutions […]
Supreme Court On Varying Bench Strength
Context: CJI Chandrachud has announced that constitution benches with varying sizes will now be a permanent fixture within the Supreme Court. This long-awaited reform should be prioritized and fast-tracked. Relevance: GS2-Polity Mains Question: What is the rationale behind having constitution benches with varying sizes in the Supreme Court? How can it further improve the delivery […]