Rising Drug Abuse Among Youth: The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the rising drug abuse among youth, calling it a generational threat.This concern emerged during a verdict supporting the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) probe into a heroin smuggling case linked to Pakistan.The court emphasized the need for urgent collective action from families, […]
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Declining Legislative Productivity
Declining Legislative Productivity: The recent Winter Session of Parliament was marked by significant disruptions, leading to a substantial reduction in legislative productivity. Lok Sabha functioned for only 52% of its scheduled time, while Rajya Sabha operated at 39%, with both houses frequently disrupted.Question Hour did not function for 15 out of 19 days in Rajya […]
Lokayukta Investigation in Karnataka
Lokayukta Investigation in Karnataka: Lokayukta is State-level anti-corruption body tasked with investigating complaints of corruption and maladministration against public officials. It is inspired by the Ombudsman system in Scandinavian countries. It was recommended by the first Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966 chaired by Morarji Desai. The first Lokayukta was established in Maharashtra in 1971. Lokpal and […]
20th Foundation Day of the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions
20th Foundation Day of the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions: It was established by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) Act 2004. It is a quasi judicial body and has been endowed with the powers of a Civil Court for the purpose of discharging its functions under the Act. It aims to […]
Oilfields Amendment Bill 2024
Oilfields Amendment Bill 2024: The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 was passed by the Rajya Sabha, aiming to encourage domestic production of petroleum and mineral oils while attracting private investment.This bill seeks to amend the existing Oilfields Act of 1948 by clearly delineating the governance of oil production from mining activities.The Bill broadens […]
Composite License For Insurer
Composite License For Insurer: The central government proposed introducing composite licenses through an amendment to the Insurance Act, 1938, aiming to increase insurance penetration in India and achieve ‘Insurance for All by 2047.A composite license allows insurers to offer life and non-life insurance under a single registration, consolidating operations into one entity.Currently, insurers need to […]
Jharkhand HC Ruling on Private Sector Job Quota Law
Jharkhand HC Ruling on Private Sector Job Quota Law: The Jharkhand High Court has stayed the implementation of the Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates in Private Sector Company Act, 2021, which mandated a 75% reservation for local candidates in private-sector jobs with salaries up to Rs 40,000. This law, introduced to boost employment for […]
Good Governance Week to Begin on December 19, 2024
Good Governance Week to Begin on December 19, 2024: Good Governance Week 2024 is scheduled to take place from December 19 to December 24, 2024. As part of this national initiative, the Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore campaign will be held across more than 700 districts, states, and union territories of India. The campaign focuses on […]
Mamata Banerjee Launches Banglar Bari Housing Initiative
Mamata Banerjee Launches Banglar Bari Housing Initiative: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched the “Banglar Bari” housing scheme, a state-funded initiative aimed at providing affordable housing to the people of West Bengal. This move comes as a response to the alleged negligence by the BJP-led Central government regarding the distribution of funds under […]
Henderson Doctrine : In News
Henderson Doctrine : In News The Supreme Court explained Henderson doctrine, a natural corollary of the Indian doctrine of constructive Res-judicata. Propounded in the English case of Henderson versus Henderson, 1843, the doctrine suggests that all the issues arising in the litigation out of the same subject matter must be addressed in a single suit. […]
