Category: Polity Current Affairs

Sahyog Portal: X Corp (formerly Twitter) has filed a lawsuit in the High Court against the Indian government, challenging alleged censorship and content regulation through Section 79 of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 and the newly introduced Sahyog portal. X argued that content regulation orders be issued only under Section 69A of the IT […]

Indian and US Courts on Contempt: The US President’s possible defiance of a US district court ruling on withholding foreign aid highlights tensions between the judiciary and executive, raising concerns over separation of powers and possible contempt proceedings. This situation brings into focus how courts in different democratic systems enforce compliance with judicial orders, particularly […]

Boilers Bill, 2024: The Lok Sabha passed the Boilers Bill, 2024, replacing the century-old Boilers Act of 1923. The bill, which aims to decriminalise seven offences and promote ease of doing business. The Boilers Act of 1923 was enacted to regulate the manufacturing, installation, operation, alteration, and repair of steam boilers to ensure safety. The […]

Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 : Passed The Parliament has passed the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to strengthen disaster response mechanisms. Amendments: Disaster management plans: NDMA and SDMA will now prepare plans, replacing previous delegation to executive committees. Expanded functions of NDMA and SDMA: Periodic disaster risk assessments, including climate-related risks. Providing technical […]

National e-Vidhan Application : Delhi Became 28th legislature Delhi recently became the 28th legislature to join the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is an online platform designed to digitize the legislative processes of all state and union territory assemblies. It is a device-neutral and member-centric application created to equip them to handle […]

24% hike in the salaries and pensions of Members of Parliament (MPs): The Central government has notified a 24% hike in the salaries and pensions of Members of Parliament (MPs) with retrospective effect from 1st April 2023. However, the India Employment Report (IER) 2024 reveals stagnation and decline in real wages for India’s working population, […]

In-House Judicial Enquiry: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has formed a three-member in-house inquiry panel to investigate allegations of cash recovery from the residence of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma.An internal mechanism to examine complaints against sitting High Court or Supreme Court judges for misconduct not meeting the threshold of impeachment. Established by […]

Uttarakhand Government Plans Ganga and Sharda River Corridors to Boost Religious Tourism: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the development of corridors along the sacred Ganga and Sharda rivers to enhance religious tourism in the state. The initiative aims to improve infrastructure and facilities for pilgrims while preserving the state’s cultural and spiritual […]

Supreme Court Establishes National Task Force for Student Mental Health Concerns: The Supreme Court has set up a National Task Force (NTF) to address student mental health concerns. The court highlighted the need for a comprehensive and effective framework to tackle factors contributing to such incidents. The decision follows the tragic deaths of two IIT […]