Context In recent weeks, several arms of our polity have expressed concern over the culture of “freebies” in electoral politics. Views on Freebies The prime minister, in a thinly disguised attempt to delegitimize welfare announcements by political opponents, has called for an end to the “revdi” culture. The prime minister invoked the “revdi culture” to […]
Context The government is working on to develop a “technology solution”, where grievances on social media platforms can be suo motu registered on the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for action by the authorities concerned. About Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) It is an online platform available to the […]
In News The Ministry of Commerce and Industry unveiled a digital version of ODOP gift catalogue. About ODOP initiative: It was launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, to help districts reach their full potential, foster economic and socio-cultural growth, and create employment opportunities, especially in rural areas. The scheme aims to turn every […]
In Context Recently, the Lok Sabha passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022. The Bill seeks to amend the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. More about the news The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 promotes energy efficiency and conservation. It provides for the regulation of energy consumption by equipment, appliances, buildings, and industries. Key provisions of […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has informed the Parliamentary Committee on Empowerment of Women that the funds under the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme were underutilised in the early years of the scheme due to lack of awareness and information. About Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao It is a flagship scheme […]
In Context Recently, the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act which was passed by the Parliament, came into force. More about the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act About: The Act replaces the similar colonial-era Identification of Prisoners Act, 1920. The new law allows investigators to collect certain identifiable information of convicts and other persons for purposes of identification […]
In Context The Supreme Court recently underlined that marital status should not influence the right to terminate a pregnancy. Observations of SC The Supreme Court said it may loosen the restrictions of a 51-year-old abortion law which bars unmarried women from terminating pregnancies which are up to 24 weeks old. SC said that the prohibition […]
In News Recently, the Union Government admitted that over 9 million beneficiaries did not refill cylinders last year due to high prices of LPG. About the recent data Beneficiaries: 16.5 million Beneficiaries took 0-1 refills in 2017-18, 41.4 million in 2018-19. 32.4 million In 2019-20 and 7.7 million in 2020-21. The number of beneficiaries who […]
In News There isn’t formal legislation against blasphemy. The closest equivalent to a blasphemy law is the section in IPC relating to Hate speech. More about blasphemy Meaning: It is an insult that shows contempt, disrespect or lack of reverence concerning a deity, an object considered sacred or something considered inviolable. Legal Provisions relating to […]
In News Recently, Parliament passed the National Anti-Doping Bill. What do you mean by Doping? Meaning: The term “doping” refers to the use of prohibited medications, drugs, or treatments by athletes with the intention of improving athletic performance. Regulation: In 1967 the International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned doping, and in 1999 the IOC led the […]
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