Polity And Governance

NCRB Report on Cybercrime Why in news ? According to the ‘Crime in India’ report released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), there has been a 24.4 percent increase in Cyber Crime Cases across

Corporate Governance in India Why in news ? The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs’ (IICA) organized the ‘Two-Day Familiarisation Programme for Independent Directors’ aimed at strengthening Corporate Governance in India. What is Corporate Governance? Corporate

Governor Veto Power Over Bills Why in news ? The Supreme Court expressed ‘serious concern’ over inaction by the Governor on Bills presented for his assent. What are the Highlights of the Judgement? Mandatory to

Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023 Why in news ? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting approved “Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023 to enable and empower the Central Bureau of Communication to undertake campaigns in the Digital Media

Anticipatory Bail Why in news  ? The Supreme Court recently held that the Sessions Court or High Court would have the power to grant interim/transit anticipatory bail when the FIR is not registered within the

Dark Pattern Why In News? Recently many people have complained about airlines and online travel websites tricking them into buying things they did not want to buy when booking flights, for example for seats. Due

Supreme Court will hear the petition challenging electoral bonds Why In News ? Recently, the Supreme Court has said that it will hear the petitions challenging the electoral bond scheme in the last week of

SC verdict on same sex marriages WHY IN NEWS  ? A five-judge Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, issued a unanimous ruling against legalizing same-sex marriage in India, also rejecting civil unions

The Case for Caste Census in India  WHY IN NEWS ?  Recently, the demand was made for a nationwide caste census after publication of a caste survey in Bihar. What Do the Socio-Economic Data Indicate?

Mera Yuva Bharat WHY IN NEWS ? Recently, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved the establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat). Impact: The primary objective

Digital India Act 2023 WHY IN NEWS ? The recent announcement of the Digital India Act, 2023 (DIA) represents a significant step towards establishing a future-ready legal framework for the country’s burgeoning digital ecosystem. Key

UAPA Act WHY IN NEWS ? The Delhi Police has sealed the office of news portal NewsClick, by invoking the UAPA Act, alleging it received money for pro-China propaganda. What is UAPA? In order to

New Development Projects in MP, Rajasthan and Telangana Why In News ? The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of various projects in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana . About the Projects In MP :

Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0 What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Personnel has launched the Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0 public grievance portal. What is Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System

Parliament Panel on the New Education Policy Why in news ? Recently The Parliament Standing Committee on Education tabled a report during the special session of Parliament on the “Implementation of the National Education Policy

Special Session of Parliament Why in news? The Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, announced that a “special session” of Parliament would be held in September 2023. Central Idea The Union government of India has announced

Women’s Reservation Bill In News:                                                   Recently the Union Cabinet approved the Women’s Reservation Bill, which provides for 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies. Background:                                                        The 81st Constitution Amendment Bill was introduced

Entrances of India’s New Parliament  In News  The Vice President hoisted the National Flag at Gaja Dwar at India’s new Parliament Building, before its first session. About New Parliament It was built as part of

Criminal Case Analysis 2023 Report on MPs Recently the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has released the report “Analysis of Current MPs of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha of India 2023”. Key points of report:

108 migrants from Pakistan awarded citizenship Recently, 108 migrants from Pakistan have been granted citizenship in Gujarat. In the year 2021, the Ministry of Home Affairs gave an order in which the Collectors of some

No immunity to corrupt public servants in pre-2014 cases: Supreme Court Recently, a constitutional bench of the Supreme Court said on September 11, 2023 that its judgment given in Dr. Subramanian Swamy case in 2014

Amitava Roy Committee (Prison Reforms) Recently, the ‘Justice Amitav Roy Committee’ constituted on jail reforms has submitted its report to the government. The Supreme Court has asked the Center and the states to share their

Controversy over the word ‘India’ Recently there is talk of changing the name of the country from ‘India’ to Bharat. The two names are used interchangeably in Article 1 of the Constitution, “India, that is,

The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Recently, Lok Sabha has approved the Registration of Births (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which marks a significant change towards ‘Digital Birth Certificate’. The Registration of Births and

Government of NCT Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2023 Recently the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha. The purpose of this bill is to replace the

Supreme Court Allows Rape Survivor To Terminate 27-Week Pregnancy Recently the Supreme Court has allowed the rape victim to terminate her pregnancy beyond 27 weeks. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) (Amendment) Act, 2021 allows

Georgia’s RICO Law Recently the former President of the United States of America Donald Trump has been charged under the “Georgia RICO” (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations- RICO) Act. Georgia’s RICO Act is an anti-mafia

SuSwagatam portal for e-passes to enter Supreme Court Recently Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Dr. Dhananjay Yashwant Chandrachud announced the launch of ‘SuSwagatam’ portal. It is an online platform that provides the facility of

The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023 Recently, the “Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Tenure) Bill, 2023”

Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023 The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023 has been introduced in Lok Sabha on July 26, 2023. The Bill amends the