Birth- death reporting to be automated Subject: Polity Section: Msc Context: Centre plans revamp of the Civil Registration System that is linked to National Population Register Background: Union government is planning to revamp the Civil Registration System (CRS) to enable the registration of birth and death in real-time with minimum human intervention and […]
Public trust doctrine Subject : Polity Section : Constitution Context: Recently SC used public trust doctrine Concept: The public trust doctrine is a principle that clearly says that certain resources are for the public and the government is responsible to protect it. According to the Doctrine of trust, the State is the trustee of […]
Integrated Command and Control Centers (ICCCs) Subject: Polity Section: Governance Context: Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has announced that all 100 smart cities will have Integrated Command and Control Centers (ICCCs), under Smart Cities Mission (SCM). Content: The Integrated Command and Control Centers are envisaged to be the brain for city operation, exception handling, […]
PM CARES Fund Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: PM CARES Fund cannot contract out of the Constitution, Delhi HC Background: In 2021, the Delhi High Court was informed that the PM CARES Fund is not a Government of India fund and that the amount collected by it does not go to the Consolidated Fund of India. […]
Goan politician accorded Lifetime Rank of Cabinet Minister Subject: Polity Section: Executive Context- Recently a politician in Goa was accorded the lifetime status of the rank of Cabinet Minister who was, a six-time Chief Minister of Goa and a legislator for a full 50 years. Hence a PIL has been filed in the […]
A docket full of unresolved constitutional cases Subject :Polity Section :Judiciary Context: Supreme Court of India’s docket reveals a host of highly significant constitutional cases that were long-pending. All these cases involve crucial questions about state power, accountability, and impunity.Consequently, the longer they are left hanging without a decision, the greater the damage […]
SC seeks steps for children on streets Subject: Polity Section :Rights Context: SC tells States to follow NCPCR’s norms for the time being. Observation of Court: Supreme Court on Monday directed the States and Union Territories (UTs) that have not yet framed their own policies to rehabilitate children in street situation (CISS) to […]
TN clips Governor’s power to appoint VCs Subject: Polity Section: Federalism Context- The Tamil Nadu Assembly has adopted two Bills that seek to empower the government to appoint Vice-Chancellors (VCs) to 13 State universities under the aegis of the Higher Education Department by amending the respective Acts. Concept- What are the highlights of […]