Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC India) Subject – Governance Context – BARC told to release news TRP ratings immediately Concept – BARC was established as an autonomous ‘not for profit’ body duly registered under the Companies Act, 2013. Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India is a Joint Industry Company founded by stakeholder bodies that represent […]
Henley Passport Index Subject – Governance Context – India’s passport rank improves to 83 from 90 Concept – India’s passport power has improved this quarter compared to 2021. It now ranks at 83rd position in the Henley Passport Index, climbing seven places from 90th rank last year. However, in 2020, its rank stood at 84 while in 2016, India was […]
Definition of Vulnerable Witness Subject – Governance Context – SC expands definition of vulnerable witness to include age, gender neutral victims of sexual assault Concept – In a major order, the Supreme Court expanded the definition of “vulnerable witness” in a criminal case, which earlier used to be a child below the age […]
E-Sanjeevani OPD portal Subject – Governance Context – Keep daily watch on COVID situation, Centre tells States Concept – National Teleconsultation Service of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is first of its kind online OPD service offered by a country government to its citizens. National Teleconsultation Service aims to provide healthcare services to patients in their homes. Safe & […]
Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969 (RBD Act) Subject – Governance Context – The Central government had invited comments on the proposed amendments to the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (RBD Act). Concept – Under the RBD Act, it is the responsibility of the States to register births and deaths. […]
Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India 2021 Subject – Governance Context – Govt. issues revised plans of universal accessibility Concept – The guidelines are a revision of the Harmonised Guidelines and Space Standards for Barrier-Free Built Environment for Persons with Disabilities and Elderly Persons released by the The Central Public Works Department (CPWD), under the […]
Jallikattu Subject – Governance Context – Jallikattu banned in many T.N. districts Concept – A tradition over 2,000 years old, Jallikattu is a competitive sport as well as an event to honour bull owners who rear them for mating. It is a violent sport in which contestants try to tame a bull for […]
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Subject – Governance Context – Amazon moves NCLAT against CCI order suspending deal with Future Concept – It was constituted under Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013 for hearing appeals against the orders of National Company Law Tribunal. NCLAT is also the Appellate Tribunal for hearing […]
Punishment for Online Bullying Subject – Governance Context – Taking cognisance of multiple complaints that photographs of Muslim women had been posted on one “Bulli Bai” mobile app for fake auctions, the police in Delhi and Mumbai have registered separate cases. Concept – Legal Provisions The police have invoked Sections 153A, 153B, 295A, […]
Ayuraksha Kit Subject – Governance Context – Minister of Ayush, Sonowal bats for AYUSH immunity kit Concept – The Ministry of AYUSH has developed an Ayurvedic kit for increasing immunity to combat the variants of COVID-19. The Ministry has developed an Ayurvedic kit named Ayuraksha Kit comprising Chyavanprash, SanshmaniVati, AnuTaila and AyushKwath to increase immunity in […]