In News Recently, the National Commission of Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) conducted a nationwide assessment of minority schools. The report titled “Impact of Exemption under Article 15 (5) with regards to Article 21A of the Constitution of India on Education of Minority Communities’’. Aims and Objectives It was aimed at finding ways to ensure […]
In News Recently, the Lok Sabha passed the Constitution 127th Amendment Bill, 2021 restoring States’ rights to specify OBC groups. About According to the Constitution of India, Articles 15(4), 15(5) and 16(4) confer power on a state to identify and declare the list of socially and educationally backward classes. As a matter of practice, separate […]
In News The Prime Minister released the 9th instalment of financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN). About The government has so far transferred nine installments amounting around ?1.57 lakh crore to farmer families under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. Also, in a bid to reduce the country’s dependency on […]
In News Recently, the Deputy National Security Advisor (Deputy-NSA) level talk also known as ‘Colombo Security Conclave’ was concluded between India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The meeting was hosted by Sri Lanka. About Colombo Security Conclave Aim: To “further promote” maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region. Initiated by: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in 2011. […]
In News The Chief Justice of India while addressing a NALSA event said that threats to human rights and bodily integrity are the highest in police stations. He was pointing out that custodial torture and other police atrocities are problems that still prevail in society. He flagged the issues of human rights and dignity, saying […]
In News Recently, the Oil Ministry launched the sixth bid round of the Open Acreage Licensing Programme. About Under this, 21 blocks, with an area of approximately 35,346 sq km are on offer to investors. These 21 blocks are spread across 11 Sedimentary Basins and include 15 Onland blocks, 4 Shallow Water blocks and 2 […]
In News As of July 30, 2021, nearly 4 crore cases — over 1 crore civil and nearly 3 crore criminal — are pending in lower and subordinate courts across India. (Image Courtesy: IE ) Subordinate or Lower Courts in Districts In each district of India there are various types of subordinate or lower […]
In News India along with other G4 countries is pushing towards expansion of the permanent Council of UNSC. About While the U.S. has in the past backed India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the Biden administration has continued to remain non-committal on the issue. India is currently (in […]
In News The Rajya Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021 which amends the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950. About The Bill seeks to amend the constitutional list of Scheduled Tribes as recommended by Arunachal Pradesh. At present, there are 18 communities with their synonyms appearing in the illustrative list of Scheduled […]
In News Recently, the Standing Committee on Water Resources submitted its 12th report to the Lok Sabha. Issues Highlighted by the report Change in rainfall patterns There is a change in rainfall patterns. There are instances of more high-intensity rainfall as well as long stretches where there is low rainfall. Glacial melt The second major […]
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