Controller General of Account Subject: Polity Context: Shri Deepak Das took charge as the new Controller General of Accounts here today. Shri Deepak Das is the 25th officer to hold the position of Controller General of Accounts (CGA) Context: Controller General of Accounts (CGA), in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, is the Principal […]

    The OBC Reservation and the Creamy Layer Subject: Polity In news: During the Monsoon Session, MPs have raised questions about revising the criteria for defining the creamy layer among OBCs. The Reservation System in India for Backward Classes: In 1954 and 1979, the Ministry of Education and the Mandal Commission suggested that a […]

    Sexual Harassment at Workplace (Prevention-Prohibition and Redressal) Act (the SH Act) 2013 Subject: Polity Context: A total of 391 complaints have been filed by employees of Central government Ministries about sexual harassment at workplace, the government told in Parliament. Concept: The Vishaka guidelines were replaced by the Sexual Harassment of women at the workplace […]

    No immunity for acts of vandalism: SC Subject: Polity Context: The Supreme Court held that lawmakers cannot indulge in criminal acts on the Parliament or Assembly floors and then take cover behind the right to free speech. Concept : The SC dismissed the Kerala government’s plea seeking the court’s nod to withdraw cases against CPI(M) leaders […]

    GST Council Subject: Polity Context:  In its 44th meeting on June 12, the GST Council had reduced GST on goods being used in Covid-19 management until September 30. Concept: GST Council Goods & Services Tax Council is a constitutional body for making recommendations to the Union and State Government on issues related to Goods and Service Tax. […]