About The Digital Time Vouchers
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, the Election Commission of India has decided to issue digital time vouchers to National & State political parties for campaigning on Doordarshan & All India Radio during elections. About Digital Time Vouchers: Background:
About The Electoral Bonds In India
Context: A recent report by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) an Indian Non-governmental Organization (NGO) established in 1999 situated in New Delhi sheds light on the significant role played by Electoral Bonds as the primary source of donations for political parties in India. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the ADR Report The report analyzed various sources […]
Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2022
Context: The Central Government recently issued a notification to bring the Goods & Services Tax Network (GSTN) under the purview of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 Recent Changes Made Under the PMLA The Indian government has […]
About The Nari Adalats
Context: The Centre is launching a unique initiative of setting up women-only courts – Nari Adalats – at the village level as an alternate dispute resolution forum for issues like domestic violence, property rights and countering the patriarchal system. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)? Types of […]
Scheme for Establishing Protection and Rehabilitation Homes for Trafficking Victims
Context: The Government of India’s Ministry of Women and Child Development has given its approval to a scheme that seeks to offer financial aid to states and Union Territories for the establishment of protection and rehabilitation homes catering to victims of trafficking. The scheme specifically focuses on states located along international borders where incidents of […]
New Scheme for Pregnant Minor Victims of Sexual Assault
Context: The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, has introduced a new scheme targeting pregnant minor victims of sexual assault who lack family support. The scheme, which has a budget of Rs 74.10 crore, aims to provide critical care and support to these victims throughout the country. It will include provisions such […]
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022
Context: The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022, which was initially proposed in November, is anticipated to be presented during the Monsoon Session of Parliament commencing on July 20. The draft Bill has received approval from the Union Cabinet. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Significance of a Privacy Law Part […]
About Mekedatu Project
Context: Environmentalists recently advocated for the revival of the raja kaluve network and dead lakes in Bengaluru to resolve the city’s drinking water problem instead of moving ahead with the Mekedatu Reservoir Project. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Intra-State Relations, Functions & responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and challenges of federal structure) […]
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
Focus: GS II: Polity and Governance Why in News? Recently, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for members and pensioners to apply for higher Provident Fund (PF) pensions till July 11. About Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is a statutory body established under the Employees’ Provident […]
About Autonomous District Councils (ADC)
Context: The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) recently flagged the “mass migration” of people from ethnic strife-torn Manipur to the State’s capital Shillong and adjoining areas. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimension of the Article: About Autonomous District Councils (ADC) Functions: ADCs have several functions as defined in the Sixth Schedule: Revenue Sources: […]