In Context Recently, the Centre told the Supreme Court that the CBI is an “autonomous body” and it has no ‘control’ over it. About Issue : West Bengal has challenged the CBI’s jurisdiction to register FIRs and conduct investigations in the State in myriad cases. The State had withdrawn its “general consent” to the CBI […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) expressed concern over the phenomenon of state governments withdrawing their consent for the CBI to investigate. About CBI made a submission to the Supreme Court that since 2018, around 150 requests for sanction to investigate have been pending with eight state governments that have withdrawn general consent to […]
In News Recently, the former Punjab Chief Minister announced to form his own political party in Punjab ahead of the state assembly elections. The Punjab legislative assembly elections are likely to be held in February or March 2022. What is a Political Party? It is a group of people who come together to contest elections […]
In News Recently, the Government has reconstituted the seven-member Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) by inducting three new members . It will continue to be chaired by economist Bibek Debroy. About Prime Minister of India inducted former deputy governor of Reserve Bank of India Rakesh Mohan, IIM Ahmedabad professor T.T Ram […]
In News 17th formation day of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) was celebrated on 28th September 21. The theme of this year’s Formation Day is cascading effects of disaster events in the Himalayan region. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Formation: It is the apex statutory body for Disaster Management in India, established through the […]
In News : The poultry industry has asked the Centre to set up a body on the lines of the Marine Products Exports Development Authority(MPEDA ) for the industry to boost exports. About Marine Products Exports Development Authority It is a statutory body set up under Section (4) of the MPEDA Act, 1972. The erstwhile […]
In News The report, titled ‘Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India’, was released by NITI Aayog. It has urged all central universities and technical institutions states to offer postgraduate degree programmes (M.Tech. Planning) to cater to the requirement of planners. The report noted that only a little more than 1000 students every year pursue […]
In Context The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will set up a single stakeholders’ advisory group and a research cell to support the group. Need for setting NFRA The decision to constitute NFRA was taken after the role of auditors and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India came under the scanner for alleged lapses […]
In News Recently, Former IPS officer Iqbal Singh Lalpura, who joined BJP in 2012, has been chosen as chairman of the National Commission for Minorities. National Commission for Minorities(NCM) Background: In 1978, the setting up of the Minorities Commission (MC) was envisaged in the Ministry of Home Affairs Resolution. In 1984, the MC was detached […]
In News The Centre is yet to appoint a director of inquiry as prescribed by the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. About According to the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, there shall be a director of inquiry. According to official data, the Lokpal received 12 complaints of corruption, including eight against senior officials, between April […]
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