Election Commission asks parties to explain how they plan to finance poll promises Subject :Governance Context : The Election Commission of India wrote to parties proposing that they spell out ways and means of raising additional resources to finance the promises, and the impact it would have on the fiscal sustainability of the […]
Centre asks OTT platforms, TV channels to stop betting site ads Subject: Governance/Social Issue Context: Satellite TV and streaming services like Netflix and other digital media must immediately stop airing advertisements promoting gambling and betting aimed at the Indian audience, or face penal action, the information and broadcasting ministry. Concept : Ministry observed […]
National Security Council Subject :Governance Context :Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told all ministers and secretaries not to ignore background notes or other communication shared by National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and National Security Advisor (NSA), and to take them seriously, sources said. Concept : About National Security Council NSC of India is […]
Professors of practice Subject : Education / Governance Context: UGC clears ‘professors of practice’ in all colleges, universities. Concept : The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 had recommended integrating vocational education with general education and strengthening industry-academia collaboration in higher education institutions (HEIs). Towards this, the UGC has taken a new initiative called […]
UAPA Tribunal Subject : Governance Context : The Popular Front of India (PFI), declared an “unlawful association” under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) by the Centre, will now have the option to present its case before a tribunal that must confirm the government notification for the ban to continue. Concept : About UAPA Tribunal The […]
CBI’s uneasy history Subject : Governance Concept : About Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) The CBI is the premier investigating agency of India. Ministry: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Role: It was originally set up to investigate bribery and governmental corruption. In 1965, it received expanded jurisdiction to investigate breaches of […]
Controversy over NAAC system Subject : Governance Context: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) courted controversy recently over the rating of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and allegations of bribery in the process. Concept : NAAC had reportedly withheld the grading of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda after receiving an […]
CBI’s uneasy history Subject : Governance Concept : Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating police agency in India. It functions under the superintendence of the of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, Government of India – which falls under the prime minister’s office. However for investigations of offences […]
Child Welfare Committees Subject : Governance Context :The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection Amendment) Model Amendment Rules,2022, were notified on September 1 and came into effect immediately. This follows the passage of the Juvenile Justice (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Parliament in July last year. Concept : The recently amended rules for implementation of […]
1000 adoptions pending but new rule sows confusion Subject: Governance There is confusion over implementation of new adoption rules that require transfer of adoption petitions from courts to District Magistrates, and parents, adoption agencies and activists are worried that this could lead to further delays in a long and arduous procedure. The Parliament […]