Delegated legislation #GS-02 Governance For Prelims Delegated legislation ‘Delegated legislation’ refers to the exercising of legislative power by an agent who is of a lower rank to the Legislature, or who is subordinate to the Legislature. This type of legislation is also known as subordinate […]
The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022 #GS-02 Governance For Prelims The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022: The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022 has been introduced with the objective of “decriminalising” 183 offences across 42 laws. This is expected to enhance the ease of living and doing business in […]
Mullaperiyar dam #GS-03 Disaster Management, #GS-02 Inter-State Disputes For Prelims Mullaperiyar dam Mullaperiyar dam is a 126-year-old dam located on the confluence of the Mullayar and Periyar rivers in Kerala’s Idukki The dam though fully located within Kerala, is owned, operated and maintained by Tamil […]
G 20 Presidency – What lies ahead for India? Context: The current year has witnessed high drama in the geopolitics of the world including the Russia-Ukraine war and China’s belligerence at India’s doorstep. Amidst growing conflicts in different parts of the world, India is standing […]
CAG Audit Report on Assam’s NRC Context: A recent report by India’s Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on the National Register of Citizens (NRC) update exercise in Assam has uncovered serious irregularities, including “haphazard development” of software for the exercise, making it vulnerable to […]
Cervical Cancer Context: The Government of India has stated that it will begin distributing vaccines for prevention of cervical cancer through schools that aim to prevent cervical cancer in girls between the ages of 9 and 14. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was suggested for inclusion in the […]
Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) #GS-01 Indian Culture and Heritage For Prelims Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD): PRASHAD is a scheme introduced in 2015 by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The scheme focuses on identifying and developing the […]
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) #GS-02 Social Welfare, #GS-03 Employment For Prelims MGNREGS: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme was launched on 2nd February 2006 under the MGNREG Act. Its aim is to guarantee 100 days of employment in every financial […]
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) #GS-02 Social Justice For Prelims National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR): NCPRC is a statutory body created on March 2007 under Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005. The act defines “child rights” […]
