The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2023: The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill 2023 is set to be taken up during the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Parliament. The Bill was tabled in Parliament by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry (December 2022) and then referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. Provisions […]
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Registration Of Births And Deaths (RBD) Amendment Bill, 2023
Registration Of Births And Deaths (RBD) Amendment Bill, 2023: The Registration of Births and Deaths (RBD) Amendment Bill, 2023, proposes to create digital birth certificates that will serve as comprehensive documents for various purposes. It aims to eliminate the need for multiple documents to prove the date and place of birth. The Bill introduces significant […]
PESA Draft Rules : Jharkhand
PESA Draft Rules : Jharkhand Recently, the Jharkhand government published draft rules for public consultation to implement PESA in the state. The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, commonly known as PESA, plays a crucial role in ensuring self-governance and empowerment for tribal communities residing in Scheduled Areas. PESA, enacted in 1996, […]
National Dental Commission Bill, 2023
National Dental Commission Bill, 2023: The government recently introduced the National Dental Commission Bill, 2023, in the Lok Sabha. National Dental Commission Bill, 2023: The Bill seeks to repeal the Dentists Act, of 1948. The bill also aims to make dental education affordable and make quality oral healthcare accessible. It seeks to replace the Dental […]
Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023 : Rajasthan
Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023 : Rajasthan The Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill, 2023, introduced by the Rajasthan government, aims to provide additional income support to people in the state. The Bill seeks to help citizens cope with inflation and improve their financial stability. The Bill has three broad categories: right to minimum guaranteed income, […]
Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023
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 […]
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 […]
