What is the draft Digital Competition Bill? Sub: Polity Sec: Legislation in news Context: India’s proposed Digital Competition Bill, 2024 aims to prevent tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Amazon from engaging in anti-competitive practices. More on news: In February 2023, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) constituted a Committee on Digital Competition […]

    What are new provisions for police officers under BNSS? Sub: Polity Sec: legislation in news Context: The new criminal laws have become effective from July 1.  SOPs have been issued by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) to guide police officers in implementing the new provisions. New provisions for police officers […]

    The House Rules governing the expunction powers of Rajya Sabha Chairman, Lok Sabha Speaker Sub: Polity Sec: Parliament and legislature Context: The first special session of the 18th Lok Sabha witnessed heated discussions, with the Opposition clashing with the government over a range of issues while debating the Motion of Thanks to the […]

    The Problem of Special Packages Sub: Polity Sec: Federalism Coalition Politics Returns: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) relies on Janata Dal (United) of Bihar and Telugu Desam Party of Andhra Pradesh for a parliamentary majority. Contrast to 2014 and 2019 when single-party governments were in power. Revival of State-Specific Grants: Demand for State-specific discretionary […]

    Amendment to Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 Sub : Polity Sec : Constitution Context:  The Union Home Ministry is considering amendments to simplify the provisions of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), particularly focusing on Schedule 1A, which currently requires applicants to submit documents proving their citizenship from Bangladesh, Pakistan, or Afghanistan. Current Issues […]