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Recusal by Judges

In News Recently, the Supreme Court judge recused herself from hearing a writ petition filed by Bilkis Bano against a Gujarat government decision to prematurely release 11 men sentenced to life imprisonment for gang-raping her during the 2002 riots. About Judge Recusal When there is a conflict of interest, a judge can withdraw from hearing […]

Ladakh’s demand of Sixth Schedule

In News Recently, India’s Union Home Ministry evaded a reply on Ladakh’s inclusion under Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Background of the issue Demand of UT: Buddhist-dominated Leh district had long demanded UT status because it felt neglected by the erstwhile state government, which was dominated by politicians from Kashmir and Jammu. Separation from J&K: […]

Scheme for Providing Education to Madrasas/Minorities (SPEMM)

In News Recently, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment pulled up the Union government for the delay in approving the continuation of the Scheme for Providing Education to Madrasas/Minorities (SPEMM). About  It provides financial assistance to madrasas and minority institutes.  Ministry: It was transferred from the Ministry of Minority Affairs to the […]

Cholera

In News Recently, several countries across the world have reported a surge in cholera cases this year raising concerns about a global resurgence of the disease.  These include Kenya, Malawi, Haiti and the Philippines. Cholera About: Cholera is a bacterial disease usually spread through contaminated water. It causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. Symptoms: Severe watery […]

ASEAN 5 Point Consensus

In News Recently, the Indonesian Foreign Minister said that India and other countries should “respect” and follow ASEAN’s  “five point consensus” on Myanmar rather than adopting a “different” path.  ASEAN “five point consensus” An immediate end to violence in the country;  Dialogue among all parties;  The appointment of a special envoy;  Humanitarian assistance by ASEAN; […]

Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana

In News Recently, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has revamped the existing Scheme of Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme (SCA to TSS) with Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojna for implementation during 2021-22 to 2025-26. About Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana Ministry: The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and […]

Friction between the Government and the Judiciary

In News There is always a conflict going on between the Government and the Judiciary over appointments in judiciary where the Government is supporting NJAC and judiciary supporting the collegium system.  The collegium system of making appointments to the higher judiciary has come under focus largely due to critical remarks made by the Union Law […]

The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022

In Context Recently, The Rajya 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 (Amendment) Bill mandates non-fossil sources of energy and establishes a domestic carbon market in India.  The bill was also amended in 2010. Key provisions […]

Individualism approach in Public Health

In News  Recently, It has been observed that there is a strong tendency in public health to prioritise individual-oriented interventions over societal-oriented population-based approaches, also known as individualism in public health. About  Determinants of individualism Reasons for the dominance of individualism in public health.  The dominance of biomedical knowledge and philosophy in the field of […]

Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana

In News The Union Health Ministry has launched the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana in 2018 as part of National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP). More about the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana About: The scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme under National Health Mission (NHM).  All notified TB patients are beneficiaries of the scheme.  Financial incentive: Scheme provides for […]