Polity

In Context ∙ The Delhi High Court sought the Union Government response on a petition by a couple challenging the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021. About ∙ The couple approached the court after the State medical boardrefused to issue them the required certificate for the procedure on the ground that the woman had “crossed the upper […]

In Context ∙ The 17th Lok Sabha held its sessions between June 2019 and February 2024. About ∙ In the five years, Lok Sabha functioned for 88% of its scheduled time, while Rajya Sabha worked for 73%. Key Bills Passed Include: ∙ The Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023, the J&K Reorganisation Bill, 2019, the Appointment of

Context:  ∙ A rating system for the hospitality sector has become a non-starter with no State opting for it as of now. Swachhata Green Leaf Rating ∙ The ranking scheme was launched in November 2023 by the Union Tourism Ministry in collaboration with the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation. ∙ The rating will be

In News ∙ The  22nd Law Commission of India has submitted its Report No. 286 titled “A Comprehensive Review of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897″ to the Government of India. About the Epidemic Diseases Act(EDA), 1897 ∙ It was formulated pre-independence mainly to control plague ∙ It provides for prevention of the spread of “dangerous

In Context ∙ Amid tussle with Tamil Nadu Govt, the Governor of the State omitted certain parts of govt-approved speech, citing disagreement on ‘moral and factual grounds’. Office of Governor ∙ Under Article 153 there shall be a Governor for each State.  ∙ Eligibility: Only Indian citizens above 35 years of age are eligible for

In News ∙ The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers in States on the ground that no such position exists in the Constitution. The post of Deputy CM ∙ Article 163(1) of the Constitution says “there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head

In News ∙ Government is preparing to include ASHA and anganwadi workers/helpers in its Ayushman Bharat scheme as announced in Intereim Budget 2024. AboutAB PM-JAY ∙ Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) is the largest publicly funded health assurance scheme in the world . ∙ It provides health cover of Rs.

Context ∙ Violence has erupted in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani district at the site of a mosque and madrasa, allegedly on Nazool land. What is Nazool land? ∙ Nazool land is owned by the government but most often not directly administered as state property.  ∙ The state generally allots such land to any entity on lease for

Context: ∙ Recently, the Women’s Reservation Bill was passed in the Parliament of India.  Status of Women in Indian Politics ∙ Representation: Despite constitutional guarantees of equality, women remain underrepresented in Indian politics. As of 2023, they hold only 14.3% of Lok Sabha (lower house) and 11.8% of Rajya Sabha (upper house) seats. ∙ State

Context ∙ According to the Annual Death Penalty Report 2023, appellate Courts in India – SC and all the HCs together – confirmed only one death sentence in 2023 while the rest were either commuted or saw the prisoners acquitted altogether. ∙ The Annual Death Penalty Report, 2023, prepared by Project 39A, a criminal justice