Revising National Food Security Act, 2013: NITI Aayog: NITI Aayog, through a discussion paper, has recommended reducing the rural and urban coverage under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, to 60% and 40%, respectively. It has also proposed a revision of beneficiaries as per the latest population which is currently being done through Census- […]
Category: Polity Current Affairs
E-Daakhil Portal : Highlights
E-Daakhil Portal: E-Daakhil portal for Consumer grievance redressal is now operational in 15 States/UTs. Department of Consumer Affairs is now proactively following up with the states to launch e-filing portal at their ends. E-filing was launched by National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) on 7th September 2020. Delhi was the first state to implement it […]
President’s Rule In Puducherry : Key Points
President’s Rule In Puducherry: President’s Rule has been imposed in the Union Territory of Puducherry, on the recommendation of the Lieutenant Governor, after the established government lost power during a vote of confidence. The President was satisfied that a situation had arisen in which the administration of the Union Territory of Puducherry could not carry […]
Vijay Sampla : Chairman Of The National Commission For Scheduled Castes
Chairman Of The National Commission For Scheduled Castes (NCSC): Vijay Sampla has been appointed as the chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC). NCSC is a constitutional body that works to safeguard the interests of the scheduled castes (SC) in India. Article 338 of the constitution of India deals with this commission It […]
Disha Ravi Case Update : Section 120A of the Indian Penal Code
Disha Ravi Case: In granting bail to 22-year-old climate change activist Disha Ravi on Tuesday, the trial court in Delhi rejected the Delhi Police charge that she was part of a “larger conspiracy” to incite violence in the national capital on January 26. Section 120A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) defines criminal conspiracy; […]
What Is Conclusive Land Titling?
Conclusive Land Titling: As many States have failed to send in their feedback on a Model Bill on Conclusive Land Titling , the Centre has warned that their agreement would be presumed. The Bill was prepared by the NITI Aayog. Land Titling: It is the generic term used to describe the programs implemented by the […]
What is Defamation? Key Points
Defamation : A Delhi court has rejected a criminal defamation case filed by a former Union Minister against a journalist over her tweets accusing him of sexual harassment. The Court took into consideration of the systematic abuse at the workplace due to the lack of a mechanism to redress the grievance of sexual harassment at […]
All India Surveys On Labours : Key Points
All India Surveys On Labour: Labour and Employment Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar launched Software Applications and instruction manuals with questionnaires for five All India Surveys on Labour. The five All India Surveys are being conducted by the Labour Bureau in Chandigarh. These five surveys being undertaken by Labour Bureau are All India Survey on Migrant […]
Kiran Bedi Removed As Puducherry Lieutenant Governor
President Kovind Removes Kiran Bedi As Puducherry Lieutenant Governor: President Kovind removes Kiran Bedi as Puducherry’s Lieutenant Governor. Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has been given the additional charge of Puducherry. Puducherry is a union territory that is governed by Article 239A of the Constitution. The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963 provides for a Legislative […]
Goa : 6th State To Complete Urban Local Bodies (ULB) Reforms
Urban Local Bodies (ULB) Reforms: Goa becomes the 6th State to complete Urban Local Bodies (ULB) reforms. Gets additional borrowing permission of Rs. 223 crore. Goa has joined five other States namely, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Rajasthan, and Telangana, who have completed ULB reforms. Reforms in ULBs and the urban utility reforms are aimed […]
