In News The Supreme Court to institutionalise a mechanism through which crucial information of the person who has been condemned to death can be gathered and placed on record before trial judges. What the Apex court said? The apex court opined that the courts may be opting for the death penalty in hurry, thus making […]
In News Recently, the first-of-its-kind WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) was inaugurated in Jamnagar, Gujarat. What is Traditional Medicine? The WHO describes traditional medicine as the total sum of the “knowledge, skills and practices indigenous and different cultures have used over time to maintain health and prevent, diagnose and treat physical and mental […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) notified that India’s several film bodies will be part of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). Major Highlights Mandate: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) notified the transfer of the mandate for: The production of documentaries and short films, Organisation of film festivals, and […]
In Context The Supreme Court stated that instead of assuring rapid state intervention for protecting women against cruelty by her husband, Section 498A is increasingly being used to settle personal scores against in-laws. Background In a case filed by a woman against her in-laws alleging mental harassment and terminating her pregnancy, SC said that with […]
In News The Central government recently released the Central Media Accreditation Guidelines-2022 on journalists, introducing an entire section about reasons that can result in the suspension of the accreditation. About The new policy, prepared by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) and issued by the Press Information Bureau, lays down guidelines on how PIB […]
In News Recently, the central government wrote to Jharkhand asking it to ensure strict action for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) irregularities. Recent Issues Workers: According to the findings, more than 1.59 lakh workers were listed in the records but around 75 percent of them were missing from work sites. Machines: Also, […]
In News Recently, a law has come into effect in Haryana that provides 75 percent reservation in the private sector to job seekers from the state. Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020 Application: It applies to “all the Companies, Societies, Trusts, Limited Liability Partnership firms, Partnership Firm and any person employing ten or […]
In News Recently, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) has completed 60 years of its formation. About IMSc The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), founded by Alladi Ramakrishnan on 3rd January 1962 It is located in South Chennai, in the Adyar-Taramani area. It is an autonomous national institution for fundamental research in the areas of […]
In News The Union Home Ministry (MHA) informed Lok Sabha in a written reply that nearly 53% of persons arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) in 2018, 2019 and 2020 were below the age of 30. In 2020, the maximum arrests under UAPA of persons below 30 years of age was made […]
In Context Recently, the demand has grown louder to carve out a separate state of ‘Greater Tipraland’ for the indigenous communities in Tripura Article 2 and 3 of the Constitution. Demand for ‘Greater Tipraland’ About: The new demand seeks to include every tribal person living in an indigenous area or village outside the Tripura Tribal […]
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