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Process for Repealing a Law

In News The Prime Minister announced that the three contentious farm laws passed last year would be repealed.  He also said that the process of repealing the laws which are currently stayed by the Supreme Court will take place in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. Three Farm Laws The three farm laws are: Farmers […]

Global Bribery Risk Rankings

In News India stands at 82 in global bribery risk rankings, dips by five spots. Major Highlights Image: The Tribune Rankings: India has slipped to 82nd position in 2021, five places down from 77th rank last year, in a global list that measures business bribery risks. TRACE: The list by TRACE, an anti-bribery standard setting […]

No consensus on limiting Speaker’s powers

In News The All-India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) ended with the delegates failing to reach a consensus on whether the Speaker’s powers under the anti-defection law should be limited.  Major Highlights C.P. Joshi committee: Report of the committee headed by Rajasthan Speaker C.P. Joshi to review the anti-defection law was placed before the presiding officers […]

Custodial Deaths

In news Over the last 20 years, 1,888 custodial deaths were reported across the country, 893 cases registered against police personnel and 358 personnel charge-sheeted. But only 26 policemen were convicted in this period. About States with highest number of deaths: The NCRB data show that the highest number of policemen convicted for custodial deaths […]

Five-year terms for CBI and ED chiefs

In News The President promulgated two ordinances that would allow the Centre to extend the tenures of the directors of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate from two years to up to five years. About Current tenure: The chiefs of the Central agencies currently have fixed two-year tenure, but can now be […]

Personal Data Protection Bill 2019

In News A Parliamentary panel deliberating on the Personal Data Protection Bill has made certain recommendations. Recommendations Made Limit the exemptions available to the government under the current version by placing reasonable restrictions on how the exemption can be availed. The government be exempted only under a “just, fair, reasonable and proportionate procedure”. The government […]

India needs to sign up for life-course immunisation

In News The COVID-19 vaccination drive is a reminder that the benefits of many vaccines have yet to reach the adult population. Challenges of Adult Immunisation Perception of Child Oriented Thing Before the COVID-19 pandemic, most people linked and associated vaccination with children only. Maximum benefits when administered early  Scientifically, the benefit of most vaccines […]

Kerala bats for new dam at Mullaperiyar

In News The Kerala government made a strong pitch in the Supreme Court to decommission the 126-year-old deteriorated Mullaperiyar dam operated by Tamil Nadu and built a new one. Saying climate change, erratic and heavy rainfall and floods make the spectre of catastrophe real and near. Issues with the dam The ageing dam is situated […]

Draft Mediation Bill, 2021

In News The Ministry of Law and Justice has placed the Draft Mediation Bill, 2021 in the public domain to seek feedback and suggestions from all stakeholders. Need of Mediation Bill Strengthening of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): The Government has been taking various policy initiatives for the promotion and strengthening of ADR mechanisms. It would […]

Global Drug Policy Index 2021

In News The inaugural Global Drug Policy Index was released by the Harm Reduction Consortium. About the Index Aim: It is a unique tool that documents, measures and compares national-level drug policies, providing each country with a score and ranking that shows how much their drug policies and their implementation align with the UN principles […]