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China-Taiwan Relations

In News Recently, the US House Speaker arrived in Taiwan upsetting China while India was keenly watching the developments. This visit has raised tension between US and China. How did the current round of tensions come about? The current round of tensions between China and Taiwan began in 2021 when China observed its National Day to mark the birth of […]

ED, CBI chiefs’ Tenure Extension

In News Recently, the Supreme Court sought response from the Centre and the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in 10 days on a batch of petitions challenging the extension of tenure of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) director and the amended law allowing such extensions up to five years. About the recent controversy  Current tenure: The chiefs […]

Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill 2021

In News Recently, the Lok Sabha passed the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill-2021 that seeks to provide for the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). It seeks to amend the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Major highlights of the bill  CITES The bill aims to […]

Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022

In News Recently, Parliament passed the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022. It is an important step forward in India’s engagement with the gigantic continent which began way back in February 1956.  Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 About: It is the first domestic legislation with regard to Antarctica in India. Applicable to Indian citizens as well as foreign […]

Efficacy of RTI Act

In Context Recently, there has been renewed concern across states over the functioning of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Concerns Related to RTI Implementation On the occasion of 16 years of implementation of the RTI Act in India in October 2021, Satark Nagrik Sangathan has compiled a report on the performance of information commissions […]

VK Paul Taskforce on MonkeyPox

In Context The Union government has formed a task force headed  by Dr VK Paul, a member of NITI Aayog in the wake of Monkeypox cases in India. Monkeypox About: Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the same family of viruses that causes smallpox.  Occurrence of Disease: The […]

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Bill

In News Recently, the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Bill was passed by voice vote in Rajya Sabha. Major Highlights The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022, was introduced by the External Affairs Minister. Aim: It seeks to ban funding of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). […]

Undertrial Prisoners in India

In News The first all-India meet of District Legal Services Authorities (DLSA) was inaugurated in New Delhi. During the event, Hon. PM. urged the judiciary to speed up the release of undertrial prisoners by providing them with legal aid. Issue of Undertrial Prisoners: Meaning: An undertrial is a person who is currently on trial or […]

Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

In Context Recently, a parliamentary panel has reviewed Goa’s uniform civil code and highlighted some of the outdated provisions of Goa’s uniform civil code. About Goa Civil Code:  A set of civil laws that governs all residents of Goa irrespective of their religion and ethnicity, has come under focus amid a call for the implementation […]

Parliamentary Disruptions

In News Recently, Rajya Sabha suspended 19 Opposition members for ‘willfully obstructing the House’. More about the issue Disruptions & Political rivalries: Disruption has become the norm, with the Opposition seeking to use the debates as a ploy to gain publicity. Representatives of political parties are utilising Parliament more to showcase political spectacle than to […]