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Need of uniform civil code

Context The Portuguese Civil Code of 1867, the so-called “common civil code” of Goa, is in the news again. A 28-member parliamentary standing committee headed by senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha member, Sushil Kumar Modi, recently visited the state to study it in the context of the demand for a uniform civil code. India… Continue reading Need of uniform civil code

UN appoints new leader of UNMOGIP

The United Nations (UN) has appointed Rear Admiral Guillermo Pablo Rios of Argentina as the Head of Mission and Chief Military Observer for the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP). What is UNMOGIP? The first group of UN military observers arrived in the mission area on 24 January of 1949 to… Continue reading UN appoints new leader of UNMOGIP

Govt. extends PMAY-Urban scheme

The Union Cabinet approved an extension to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban up to December 31, 2024 so that the houses sanctioned under the scheme can be completed. PMAY-Urban scheme The PMAY-U, a flagship Mission of GoI being implemented by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), was launched on 25th June 2015. The Mission… Continue reading Govt. extends PMAY-Urban scheme

In news: Commission of Global Notables

Mexican President has proposed the setting up of a commission called ‘Commission of Global Notables’ comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Commission of Global Notables Apart from Mr. Modi, the proposed “commission of global notables” includes Pope Francis and the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. This is yet a proposal in writing presented to the UN It… Continue reading In news: Commission of Global Notables

History of popular slogans raised during Freedom Struggle

Inspiring and controversial, this article explains the history of slogans that have endured in India’s politics. (1) ‘Jai Hind’ by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose popularised ‘Jai Hind’ as a salutation for soldiers of his Indian National Army (INA), which fought alongside Netaji’s ally Japan in the Second World War. But according… Continue reading History of popular slogans raised during Freedom Struggle

India, Australia Relations

The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of an Audio Visual Co-production Treaty between India and Australia, which is aimed at facilitating joint production of films between the two countries. India – Australia Relations Both the countries share the ethos and values of pluralism, liberal democracy, steadfast commitment to rule of law, Commonwealth traditions, international… Continue reading India, Australia Relations

Role of media in fair trial

Context In an ongoing case, the Peoples’ Union for Civil Liberties asked the Supreme Court to issue guidelines to regulate media briefings by the police to ensure fair trial. This has left the judiciary with no choice but to deliberate on binding directives to the police. What is Media Trial? Media Trial is when various… Continue reading Role of media in fair trial

Electricity (Amendment) Bill

The government has tabled the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 in the Lok Sabha. This has drawn huge protests across the country, in states like Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Rajasthan, and others. Electricity (Amendment) Bill This Bill amends the Electricity Act, 2003. The Act regulates the electricity sector in India. It sets up the Central and State… Continue reading Electricity (Amendment) Bill

India Switzerland Relations

Context Two countries will commemorate next year the 75th anniversary of the signing in New Delhi of the 1948 Treaty of Friendship. Cooperation between two countries in various area Switzerland and Indian partners are collaborating on digital transformation, sustainability, health, life sciences, medtech, infrastructure, cleantech, fintech, blockchain, AI and robotics. Innovation and investment continue to… Continue reading India Switzerland Relations

80 years of Quit India Movement

On this day 80 years ago — on August 9, 1942 — the people of India launched the decisive final phase of the struggle for independence through the Quit India Movement. Quit India Movement It was a mass upsurge against colonial rule on a scale not seen earlier, and it sent out the unmistakable message… Continue reading 80 years of Quit India Movement

What is PESA Act?

A Political Party has declared a six-point “guarantee” for tribals in Gujarat’s Chhota Udepur district, including the “strict implementation” of The Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA Act). What is PESA Act? The PESA Act was enacted in 1996 to provide for the extension of the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution… Continue reading What is PESA Act?

What are Foreigners’ Tribunals?

The Guwahati High Court has asked the Centre and the Assam government to collectively decide whether or not the ministerial staff for 200 additional Foreigners’ Tribunals (FT) would be appointed. Do you know? The Guwahati High Court has largest jurisdiction in terms of states, with its area covering the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland,… Continue reading What are Foreigners’ Tribunals?

Working of the Supreme Court Collegium

Why in news? The Ramana Collegium has been particularly successful. Meeting frequently and working quickly, they took the perennial problem of judicial vacancies by its horns and turned it around. Success of Ramana Collegium The collegium was able to recommend numerous judicial appointments and scripted history by getting nine Supreme Court judges appointed in one… Continue reading Working of the Supreme Court Collegium

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