Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023: The Government recently introduced the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Rajya Sabha. Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 seeks to amend the Cinematograph Act 1952. It has provisions for harsher punishment for film piracy and the introduction of new-age categories for classifying films. It has provisions to classify films on the basis of […]
Category: Polity Current Affairs
Panel Of Vice Chairpersons : Reconstituted
Panel Of Vice Chairpersons : Reconstituted Rajya Sabha Chairman reconstituted the panel of vice chairpersons of the Parliament’s Upper House with half of them being women. Under the Rules of Rajya Sabha, the Chairman nominates from amongst the members a panel of vice-chairpersons. Any one of them can preside over the House in the absence […]
Digital Time Vouchers
Digital Time Vouchers: The Election Commission of India has decided to issue digital time vouchers to National & State political parties for campaigning on Doordarshan & All India Radio during elections. The Election Commission of India has amended the existing scheme for the use of Government-owned electronic media by political parties. This has been done […]
Eunuchs Act : Telangana
Eunuchs Act : Telangana The Telangana High Court recently made a significant ruling ,striking down the Telangana Eunuchs Act of 1919. The court found the Act to be unconstitutional, infringing upon the rights of transgender individuals and undermining their equality, privacy, and dignity. Specifically, the Act was found to contravene Article 14, which guarantees the […]
Inclusion Of ‘Kui’ Language In The 8th Schedule
Inclusion Of ‘Kui’ Language In The 8th Schedule: The Odisha Cabinet recently recommended a proposal for inclusion of ‘Kui’ language in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Kui Language also known as Kandh, Khondi, Khond, Khondo is a South-Eastern Dravidian language spoken by the Kandha community. It is primarily spoken in the state of […]
Nari Adalats : Unique Initative
Nari Adalats : Unique Initative The Indian government is launching a unique initiative to establish women courts (known as Nari Adalats) at the village level as an alternative dispute resolution forum for issues such as domestic violence and property rights. The pilot project will start in 50 villages each in Assam and Jammu and Kashmir […]
Autonomous District Councils : Mass Migration
Autonomous District Councils : Mass Migration The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) recently flagged the “mass migration” of people from ethnic strife-torn Manipur to the State’s capital Shillong and adjoining areas. Autonomous District Councils (ADC): The Sixth Schedule provides a list of ten tribal areas in Assam (3), Meghalaya (3), Tripura (1) and Mizoram […]
Sagar Samajik Sahayyog : New CSR Guidelines
Sagar Samajik Sahayyog : New CSR Guidelines The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has launched ‘Sagar Samajik Sahayyog,’ its new guidelines for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), aiming to empower ports to address local community issues in a more cooperative and swift manner. Key Highlights of the Guidelines: Ports in India will allocate a specific […]
Aadhaar Authentication For Registration For Births And Deaths
Aadhaar Authentication For Registration For Births And Deaths: The Office of Registrar General of India (RGI) has been granted permission by the Centre to perform Aadhaar authentication during the registration of births and deaths in the country. Aadhaar is not mandatory for such registration. The Registrar General of India’s office can voluntarily authenticate the Aadhaar […]
Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 : Amendment
Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 : Amendment The Punjab Assembly has amended the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 to allow the broadcast of Gurbani (sacred hymns) from Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) to be accessible to all media outlets free of cost. This move aims to break the alleged monopoly of PTC, a television channel associated with […]
