The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board Subject :Governance Context: Dinesh Kumar Shukla, former Executive Director of AERB & Distinguished Scientist assumed the charge as Chairman, AERB on 31st December 2022. Concept: The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board was constituted on November 15, 1983, by the President of India by exercising the powers conferred by the […]
Indian Rubber Dealers Federation opposes move to abolish Rubber board Subject : Governance The Indian Rubber Dealers Federation has decried a reported move to abolish the Rubber Board, saying it was instrumental in the growth of natural rubber in the country by extending all necessary assistance to growers. The current move, especially to […]
Broadcasting to be brought under Prasar Bharati route Subject: Governance Information and Broadcasting Minister said that the entry of Central/State/UT Government into the business of broadcast for educational purposes should be done through the Prasar Bharati route through suitable agreements between Prasar Bharati and the government concerned. The advisory had been issued after […]
Central Bureau of Communication Subject: Governance Government has spent a total of Rs 3,723.38 crore on advertisement of its policies and programmes over the past five years through the Central Bureau of Communication, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. About: The Central Bureau of Communication is the nodal agency of the Government of […]
Corrupt Public Servant can be convicted even if proof circumstantial: SC Subject: Governance Observing that courts should not show leniency towards corrupt public servants, the Supreme Court ruled that direct evidence of demand and acceptance of bribe is not necessary to prove guilt under the Prevention of Corruption Act and a person can […]
Central Consumer Protection Authority Subject :Governance Context: After the acid attack on a 17-year-old girl in Dwarka, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Thursday issued notice to Flipkart and Amazon. What is the Central Consumer Protection Authority: Central Consumer Protection Authority is a regulatory body established in 2020 based on the provisions […]
Bill seeks setting up of Commission to curb medical costs Subject :Governance Private member bill to set up commission to regulate medical costs was introduced in Rajya Sabha. CPI Rajya Sabha MP P. Santhosh Kumar names the Bill as ‘The National Commission for Controlling Medical Inflation Act, 2022’. About the bill The bill […]
Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) Subject : Governance Context: All 50 licensing modules under the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) have been integrated into the National Single Window System (NSWS). Details: These procuring licenses regulate the safety of hazardous substances such as explosives, compressed gas and petroleum. PESO has also developed […]
FSSAI warns officials against arbitrary action Subject : Governance Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked State food safety commissioners to ensure proper due diligence while seizing food products. Concept : The food safety authority also asked State food safety commissioners to deal with “arbitrary or unreasonable seizures” […]
National Gati Sakthi Portal Subject: Governance Context :To protect strategic information on the National Gati Sakthi Master Plan Portal, the government has decided to limit access, and not allow private players and the individuals on the platform for now. Concept : About National Gati Sakthi Portal for Multi Modal Connectivity The aim is […]