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Uniform Judicial Code

In News A petition was filed in the Supreme Court to implement a “uniform judicial code” for High Courts across the country. About The terminology used by different High Courts for different types of cases is not uniform.  This non-uniformity causes inconvenience not just to the general public but, in many cases, to the advocates […]

Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM)

In News  Telangana stood first in the implementation of the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM). Tamil Nadu and Gujarat took the second and third positions respectively. Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) About: It was launched in the year 2016 in mission mode to develop 300 clusters in the country holistically by provisioning economic, […]

Vernacular Innovation Program(VIP): NITI Ayog

In News Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) and NITI Ayog have launched the Vernacular Innovation Program(VIP).  About theVernacular Innovation Program(VIP) Aim:  It will enable innovators and entrepreneurs in India to have access to the innovation ecosystem in 22 scheduled languages.  Components: Training a Vernacular Task Force (VTF) in each of the 22 scheduled languages.  VTF comprises vernacular […]

Hate Speech

In News The Uttarakhand Police added the names of two more persons in the First Information Report (FIR) pertaining to hate speeches at a religious event in Haridwar where calls were made for genocide and violence against Muslims. About A case under Section 153A of the IPC (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of […]

Good Governance Index 2021

In News  Recently ,the Union Minister of Home Affairs released the Good Governance Index 2021 on Good Governance Day at New Delhi. About Good Governance Index Prepared  by:  Department of Administration Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). Indicators:  Good Governance Index(GGI 2021) Framework covered ten sectors and 58 indicators.  The sectors of GGI 2020-21 are:  Agriculture […]

Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021

In News Introducing The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, the Union Law Minister said the legislation will end bogus voting in the country and make the electoral process more credible. Proposed changes in the Bill Linking Aadhaar to the Voter ID: The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill also seeks to allow the electoral registration officers to […]

Anti Defection Law (10th Schedule)

In News Meghalaya Speaker rejected Congress’ plea to disqualify its 12 MLAs who deserted the party and joined TMC and declared their move as ‘valid’ under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution. About The 10th Schedule of the Constitution contains provisions relating to disqualification on the ground of defection. It was included under the 52nd […]

Mediation Bill, 2021 in RS to Formalize Pre-Litigation Mediation

In News The Centre introduced in the Rajya Sabha the Mediation Bill, 2021, which institutionalized the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism of pre-litigation mediation in matters of civil or commercial dispute before parties approach a court or a tribunal. About Mediation Council of India: The Bill provides for the establishment of the Mediation Council of […]

Disruptions in Parliament

In News Both Houses of Parliament adjourned sine die recently with presiding officers of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha expressing concern over disruptions. Performance of the Houses The Rajya Sabha utilised only 47.9% of its allotted time during the 18 sittings.  Of the scheduled sitting time of 95 hours 6 minutes, it transacted […]

Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021

In News  Recently, the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021 was cleared by the Karnataka Cabinet. Major Highlights of the Bill Declaration of Marriage Null and Void:  The bill says that Any marriage which has happened for the sole purpose of unlawful conversion or vice-versa by the man of one religion […]

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