In News A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court highlighting the need for the government to frame guidelines for compensating victims of wrongful prosecution by the police or authorities. Key Highlights A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre to frame guidelines for compensation to victims of […]
In News Recently, Lok Sabha passed Marine Aids to Navigation Bill, 2021 to replace the old Lighthouse Act, 1927. The Bill seeks to incorporate the global best practices, technological developments and India’s International obligations in the field of Aids to Marine Navigation. Key features of the Bill include: Application: The Bill applies to the whole […]
In News Recently, the Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR), Jaipur has joined efforts to bring robust legislation on the Right to Health in Rajasthan. Key Highlights Rajasthan Model of Public Health The state government announced the implementation of the Rajasthan Model of Public Health in the state’s Budget for 2021-22. It would include […]
In News Recently, the Government has launched the Gram Ujala scheme from Arrah, Bihar. About the Scheme Under it, high-quality and energy-efficient LED bulbs will be given for Rs. 10 per piece. The government’s previous Unnat Jyoti by Affordable Lighting for All (UJALA) scheme had cut LED bulb prices to Rs. 70 apiece from around […]
In News Recently, auto majors have welcomed the new vehicle scrappage policy, highlighting that it would encourage people to replace old vehicles and will also boost the automobile sector. About the Policy It was proposed in the Budget 2021- 22. It will be implemented in a phased manner by the Ministry of Road Transport and […]
In News Recently, the government has introduced the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021 in the Lok Sabha to amend the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. Changes under the Amendment Removal of Restriction on End-use of Minerals Empowers the central government to reserve any mine (other than coal, lignite, […]
In News – The Lok Sabha passed the Appropriation Bill 2021-22, authorising the government to draw funds from the Consolidated Fund of India for its operational requirements and implementation of various programmes. It was introduced by the finance minister and the bill was later approved by voice vote. About Appropriation Bill It is a money […]
In News The Supreme Court of India sought responses from the Centre and the Election Commission of India (ECI) whether it would be legally permissible to reject all candidates in the fray if NOTA votes exceeded that of the candidate securing the highest number of votes. About NOTA meaning ‘None of the Above’ options has […]
In News Recently, the Cabinet has approved a detailed proposal for setting up a new Development Finance Institution (DFI) in India under the name of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID). About Development Finance Institution (DFI) These are organizations that are either owned by the government or by charitable institutions to finance […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has introduced the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha, which gives more discretionary powers to the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi. Legislation and Powers of Delhi Legislature Delhi is a Union Territory with a legislature and it came into […]
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