Current Affair Category: Governance/Polity/Law

Introduction • In a significant move to bolster India’s solar energy infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently unveiled the ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana.’ This initiative aims to provide rooftop solar power systems to one crore households, fostering sustainable energy practices. This comes in the wake of the government’s previous efforts, such as the Rooftop Solar […]

Introduction: • The External Affairs Minister recently made a significant announcement regarding the inclusion of Farsi (Persian) as one of the classical languages in India under the New Education Policy. This decision reflects the government’s commitment to recognizing the cultural and linguistic diversity that exists within the country. Understanding Farsi Language: Overview: • Farsi, commonly […]

Introduction: • As the Finance Minister gears up to unveil the sixth consecutive Budget, the context of a general election year prompts a closer look at the options available to the government. In such a crucial period, the government can opt for either an Interim Budget or a Vote-on-account, deviating from the regular full Budget. […]

Introduction: The National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD) project has introduced a groundbreaking mobile application named ‘Report Fish Disease.’ Developed under the collaborative efforts of the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) and led by the ICAR-NBFGR, this app aims to revolutionize the way fish diseases are tracked and managed across the country. […]

Introduction The Supreme Court has reversed the release of 11 convicts involved in the horrific gangrape case of Bilkis Bano during the 2002 Gujarat riots. This decision overturns the Gujarat government’s granting of remission, which the court deemed illegal. The crucial ruling highlighted the issue of jurisdiction in determining such remissions, emphasizing that the state […]

Mandate of the Committee The appointment of Justice BR Gavai as Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC), succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna, was announced by the Department of Justice on December 29, 2023. The SCLSC operates under Section 3A of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, with the primary objective of providing free […]

What are VVPATs? Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines are integral to the voting process in India. When a vote is cast using an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), the VVPAT machine prints a paper slip displaying the voter’s choice. This slip is visible for seven seconds through a glass panel, allowing the voter to […]

Introduction Direct benefit schemes like NYAY, PM-Kisan, and similar initiatives have taken center stage in political discourse, offering cash benefits to specific segments of society. Despite parallels with Universal Basic Income (UBI), these schemes differ significantly in scope and implementation, raising pertinent questions about their efficacy, affordability, and alignment with poverty alleviation strategies. The Charm […]

Introduction: Since January 1, truck drivers across states like Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh have staged protests, impacting roads, highways, and fuel supplies. This collective action arises from discontent over the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) concerning hit-and-run cases. Overview of the New Law: The recently enacted BNS replaces the colonial-era Indian Penal […]

Overview of the Issue Several social groups in Dehradun recently rallied for stricter land laws to curb extensive land sales to “outsiders” and to increase the residency duration required for non-Uttarakhand residents to attain domicile certificates. This demand arises from concerns about the erosion of local identity due to easy acquisition of land by non-residents. […]