Tag: GS 2
National Register of Citizens (NRC)
In News Only little over a thousand doubtful cases in the final draft of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), Assam have been referred to the concerned district commissioners for necessary action. About Re-verification: The current government has rejected the NRC in its current form and demanded re-verification of at least 30% names in areas […]
Custodial Deaths
In news Over the last 20 years, 1,888 custodial deaths were reported across the country, 893 cases registered against police personnel and 358 personnel charge-sheeted. But only 26 policemen were convicted in this period. About States with highest number of deaths: The NCRB data show that the highest number of policemen convicted for custodial deaths […]
Kartarpur Corridor
In Context The government is considering reopening the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara corridor to Pakistan to allow Sikh pilgrims to cross over, more than 20 months after it was shut down due to the Coronavirus pandemic. About Kartarpur Corridor Often dubbed as the “Road to Peace”, it connects the Darbar Sahib Gurdwara in the Narowal district […]
Migrant Crisis at the Belarus-EU border
In News There has been a sudden surge of migrants, including women and children, at the Belarus-Poland border, causing tensions to rise between the two countries. The migrants mostly from West Asia, including Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, have made several attempts to cross over into Poland with the aim of seeking asylum in a European […]
National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA)
In News Recently, the Centre has set in motion the process of creating the National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA). The Task Force for Interlinking of Rivers (TFILR) has already deliberated on the proposal of the constitution of the NIRA on October 22. What is National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA)? It is an independent […]
Five-year terms for CBI and ED chiefs
In News The President promulgated two ordinances that would allow the Centre to extend the tenures of the directors of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate from two years to up to five years. About Current tenure: The chiefs of the Central agencies currently have fixed two-year tenure, but can now be […]
Independence of Judiciary
In News There is nothing more important than to “preserve, protect and promote” the independence of the judiciary at all levels” CJI N V Ramana said. What is Independence of the Judiciary? Fair and neutral judicial system: Which can take its decision without any interference of the executive or legislative branch of government. Mentioned in […]
Rani Kamlapati
In News The name of Bhopal’s Habibganj railway station has been changed to Rani Kamlapati station. The renamed and redeveloped railway station was inaugurated on November 15, the birth anniversary of the iconic 19th-century tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda. Objectives behind the move According to the state government, the renaming is to honour the memory […]
Norovirus
In News Recently, the rare Norovirus infection was reported in some 13 students of a veterinary college in the Wayanad district of Kerala. About Norovirus It is a very contagious virus. Anyone can get infected and sick with norovirus. Norovirus illness is not related to the flu. Transmission: Having direct contact with an infected person […]
