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Police Commissionerate System

In News Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to introduce the police commissionerate system in Agra, Ghaziabad and Prayagraj after it was implemented in Noida, Varanasi, Lucknow and Kanpur. The three districts would be declared as metropolitan cities as per the rules of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) before implementing the police commissionerate […]

Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT)

In News The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has recently approved appointments to fill 23 vacancies, including 11 as judicial members and 12 as administrative members, in the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT). About Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) Legislature The Armed Forces Tribunal Act 2007, was passed by the Parliament and led to the formation of […]

Dysfunction in the Indian Police Forces

Context  As India is celebrating 75 years of Independence, the police continue to be in the public gaze, most often for antagonistic reasons.  Constitutional provisions: Police is an exclusive subject under the State List (List II, Schedule 7 of the Constitution). However, the centre is also allowed to maintain its own police forces to assist […]

Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022

In News Recently, the Lok Sabha passed a bill to grant statutory cover to already established family courts in Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland.  The Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022 About:  The Bill amends the Family Courts Act, 1984.  The Act allows state governments to establish Family Courts.  The central government is empowered to notify dates […]

National Flag of India

In News Three-quarters of a century ago on 22nd July 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the National Flag.  More about the news Ahead of India’s 75th Independence Day anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the citizens to participate in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ (Tricolour at every home) movement by hoisting the national […]

Technology is no panacea for Custodial Deaths

In Context  The recent spate of custodial deaths in Tamil Nadu has yet again highlighted the methods used by the police during interrogation. What is Custodial Death ? It is widely referred to as death that happens to a person who is under trial or has already been convicted of a crime. It can be […]

Bharat NCAP

In Context Recently, the  Ministry of Road Transport and Highways approved the draft GSR notification to introduce Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program). Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) will be rolled out from April 1, 2023. Bharat NCAP About: It is a new car safety assessment programme which proposes a mechanism of awarding ‘Star […]

The Digital India Transformation

In Context  Recently ,Digital India ,a transformative programme has completed 8 years . About Digital India Mission It is a flagship programme of the Government of India with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Launched on July 1, 2015. Vision Areas: Digital Infrastructure as a Core Utility to […]

Telangana Formation Day

In News : The Ministry of Culture is organising Telangana Formation Day celebrations at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi  About  The state of Telangana was officially formed on 2nd June 2014 and the day is celebrated as ‘Telangana Day’ or ‘Telangana Formation Day’.  The formation of Telangana signifies the victory of the Telangana Movement […]

Postal Ballot Facility for NRIs

In News The Chief Election Commissioner is looking forward to a proposal on postal ballots for NRIs during a recent visit to South Africa and Mauritius. Background In 2017, the government proposed to remove the restriction imposed by Section 20A of the Representation of the People Act, which required them to be physically present to […]