National Science and Technology Management Information System Subject: Polity Section: National body Department of Science and Technology (DST) was setup in 1971, and by virtue of its responsibility in S&T policies, implementation and funding involving multi-agencies/ministries, the department has been acting as the nodal agency to establish S&T statistical system and collect national […]

    CAG of India selected as External Auditor of International Labour Organization Subject: Polity Section: National Body (Constitution) Concept: CAG is an independent authority under the Constitution of India. He is the head of the Indian audit & account department and chief Guardian of public purse. It is the institution through which the accountability of […]

    Election Commission’s has no power to decide on party’s account and property Subject :Polity Section: Elections Context: After the Election Commission’s (EC) February 17 decision granting the Shiv Sena name and symbol to Maharashtra Chief Minister’s faction, the next big question is who will control the party’s properties and bank accounts. Concept: The […]

    A legislator has to obey part whip – Uddhav Thackeraytells SC Subject : Polity Section :Parliament and State legislature Concept : A legislator has to obey the party whip and cannot diverge on his own, saying his constituency is disillusioned by the ruling party leadership, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray argued in […]

    Children have a Right to protect their Genetic Information from DNA tests: SC Subject :Polity Section :Rights issues Concept : The Supreme Court of India has ruled that children have the right to protect their genetic information from being revealed in DNA tests without their consent. The court ruled that- Genetic information is […]

    TRAI to issue consultation paper on digital inclusion Subject: Polity Section: National Body ( Statutory) Context: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will bring out a consultation paper to further strengthen digital inclusion in the country, and devices, connectivity and literacy will be the three key aspects it will dwell into Concept: […]

    Only Parliament can amend the law to provide a uniform marriage age Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Concept: The Supreme Court while dismissing a petition seeking to increase the minimum age of marriage of women from 18 to 21 has said that only Parliament can amend the law to provide a uniform marriage age […]

    Rajya Sabha Chairman tells panel to prove ‘ disorderly conduct ‘ of 12 MP’s Subject : Polity Concept : Rajya Sabha Chairman recently asked the committee of privileges to investigate the alleged breach of privilege by 12 opposition lawmakers for repeatedly entering the well of the House, shouting slogans, and obstructing its proceedings. […]

    Waqf board moves HC against centre’s decision Subject : Polity Section: Msc Concept : The Delhi Waqf Board has moved the High Court against the Centre’s decision to take over 123 Waqf properties, Board chairman Amanatullah Khan said. Background : The Land and Development Office (L&DO) of the Ministry of Housing and Urban […]