Fighting Fraud in Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) with Artificial Intelligence
Context: As more frauds related to the Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) come to the fore, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has turned to artificial intelligence-based systems in a bid to limit the cases. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Aadhar Act, 2016: Objectives: Major Features of the Act: Aadhaar-enabled […]
Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill 2023
Context: The Union Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister introduced the Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill 2023 in the Rajya Sabha. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867: Aim and Scope: Inclusion and Exclusion: Salient Provisions of the PRB Bill 2023: Significance of […]
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2023
Context: Recently, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 was passed in Lok Sabha during the monsoon session and aims at giving a boost to Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023: Key Features of the […]
Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023
Context: The Rajya Sabha passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 that introduces stringent anti-piracy provisions, expanding the scope of the law from censorship to also cover copyright. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 Amendment Purpose and Authority: Introduction of Additional Certificate Categories: Separate Certificates for Television […]
What is Cantonment Board?
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has proposed to excise civil areas in 58 cantonments, with plans to merge them with State municipalities. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Cantonment Board: Composition: Classification: -Source: The Hindu
Rajasthan Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill 2023
Context: The Rajasthan Assembly recently passed a significant Bill aimed at extending social security benefits to gig workers. This bill aims to address the lack of protection and benefits for gig workers, who were previously classified as “partners” rather than employees in companies like Ola, Uber, Swiggy, Zomato, and Amazon. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Rajasthan […]
Types of Motions Used in Parliament
Context: Recently, a Member of Parliament moved adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha citing the need for urgent discussions on ethnic violence in Manipur. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Adjournment Motion Other Types of Motion Closure Motion: Motion with a Vote: Short Duration Discussion: No-Confidence Motion: Confidence Motion: Privilege Motion: […]
Amendment Bill for the Registration of Births and Deaths Act
Context: A Bill to amend the Registration of Birth and Death Act 1969 is among the 21 new Bills listed to be introduced in the ongoing session of Parliament by the Union Home Ministry. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Bill to Amend the Registration of Births and Deaths Act: Enhancing […]
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Context: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) recently wrote to the Manipur DGP, directing it to take cognizance and file an FIR against three persons for posting photographs of a minor that they alleged was involved in an incident in Manipur in which two women were paraded naked. Relevance: GS II: Polity […]
Manipur Violence
Context: The Opposition in Rajya Sabha demanded the suspension of all other business to discuss the Manipur issue under Rule 267. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Articles: Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha’s Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business allows members to suspend any existing […]