TRAI proposal to identify spammers Subject : Governance Context : The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently released a consultation paper for comments with respect to the introduction of a Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) feature. Concept :  The Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) feature would help individuals by providing information about the calling […]

    Print, digital self-regulatory news association(PADMA) gets government’s approval Subject : Governance Context: The government has approved the Print and Digital Media Association (PADMA) as a self-regulatory body for publishers of news and current affairs across the country. More about Print, digital self-regulatory news association(PADMA) The Print and Digital Media Association (PADMA) will be […]

    Adivasis at the bottom rung of India’s development pyramid finds Tribal Development Report 2022 Subject : Governance Context: The Tribal Development Report 2022, launched by the Bharat Rural Livelihood Foundation (BRLF) in two volumes, claims to be the first of its kind since 1947. Bharat Rural Livelihood Foundation (BRLF)- The BRLF was set […]

    Unsolicited commercial communication (UCC) Subject: Governance Context: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai)  said it is working on various technologies to detect pesky calls and messages along with a joint action plan with other regulators to curb financial fraud. Concept: Unsolicited commercial communication (UCC) or pesky communication  UCC means any commercial communication […]

    Draft bill to allow for updation of NPR Subject : Governance Context : Government of India may bring Bill to allow NPR updation via birth and death database. Concept :  According to the proposed bill, the the Registrar General of India to maintain a database on births and deaths and use that to […]

    President and Prime Minister lauds women’s role in drafting constitution Subject : Governance Context : President says the Constitution gave a map for good governance and one of its most crucial features is separation of powers; Prime Minister says it is open, futuristic and visionary at the constitution day celebrations. Concept :  The […]

    National Anti-Profiteering Authority set to be subsumed into CCI Subject : Governance Context : National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) is all set to be subsumed into the Competition Commission of India (CCI) despite concerns from CCI. Concept :  NAA is the anti-profiteering watchdog of GST. Its term ends in November, and no extension has […]

    Performance Grading Index (PGI) for 2020-21 Subject: Governance Context: The Ministry of Education has recently released the Performance Grading Index for States and Union Territories for 2020-21. What is Performance Grading Index (PGI): The Performance Grading Index (PGI) is a unique index for evidence-based comprehensive analysis of the school education system in India. […]

    Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE) 2021-22 Report Subject: Governance Context: The Ministry of Education has released a detailed report recently on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2021-22 on school education of India. What is UDISE+: It is one of the largest Management Information Systems on school education […]

    Kerala Governor withdrawal of pleasure in minister Subject :Polity /Governance Context :The latest controversy has arisen after Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has declared that he is withdrawing his pleasure as far as Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal is concerned. Concept : Article 164 of the Constitution, which says the Chief Minister shall be […]