Key Cabinet Decisions
Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a slew of schemes ranging from the PMe-Bus Sewa to seven multi-tracking projects of the Indian Railways worth Rs 32,500 crore. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: PM e-Bus Sewa: Green Mobility Enhancement: The Union Cabinet approved the PM e-Bus Sewa initiative to elevate urban bus […]
About Preventive Detention In India
Context: The Kerala High Court has underscored that the power of preventive detention can only be invoked in cases where an individual’s activities pose a threat to public order or are detrimental to society. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Fundamental Rights), GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: About Preventive […]
Removal of Section 377 of IPC and Its Consequences
Context: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, the proposed replacement for the Indian Penal Code (IPC), does not contain IPC Section 377 (or an equivalent section), which was read down by the Supreme Court in 2018. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Section 377 of the IPC: Historical Perspective: Navtej Singh […]
Reforming Colonial-era Laws: Recent Legislative Developments
Context: Recently, the Union Home Minister introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha that aim to repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act, which were enacted during the British rule in India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Details Key Features of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita […]
About The Cauvery Water Dispute
Context: The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court, urging immediate intervention to ensure Karnataka’s release of 24,000 cusecs of water from its reservoirs. Additionally, Tamil Nadu seeks the Court’s direction to ensure the release of 36.76 TMC, in accordance with the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal’s 2007 final award, which was modified by the […]
Select Committee For the Delhi Services Bill
Context: Recently, the formation of a Select Committee for the Delhi Services Bill, has sparked controversy after several Members of Parliament (MPs) claimed that their names were included without their consent. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Select Committee A Select Committee is a specialized and temporary committee formed within a […]
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023
Context: The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023, recently passed by Parliament. These amendments seek to address ambiguities, streamline administrative processes, and integrate emerging aquaculture practices. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005 Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005: The Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005 is legislation aimed […]
Bill to Alter Chief Election Commissioner Appointment Process
Context: The Government has introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha to modify the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). The proposed bill aims to exclude the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the panel responsible for selecting the CEC and ECs. This change has triggered discussions about the […]
Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita Bill 2023
Context: Three new bills to revamp India’s criminal laws were introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Union Home Minister with the focus on justice instead of punishment. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC CrPC’s Functionality: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill 2023: The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha […]
National Social Assistance Programme
Context The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) diverted funds from the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) for publicising some of its other schemes. This was highlighted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India’s (CAG) performance audit of the NSAP from 2017-18 to 2020-21, tabled in the Lok Sabha recently. Relevance GS II: Polity and […]