Posted in Editorial Analysis Governance GS 3 Security

A fact check unit that is unconstitutional

Recently, the Government of Tamil Nadu issued an order to establish a Fact Check Unit with the aim of verifying the authenticity of information pertaining to the government across various media platforms.

Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2

Steering road safety in India back onto the right lane

Annually, an alarming number of 300,000 individuals are believed to lose their lives in road accidents in India. Addressing this issue requires a comprehensive, multi-dimensional approach.

Local quota in private sector
Posted in Mains C A Governance GS 2

Local quota in the private sector

Punjab and Haryana High Court invalidated the legislation enacted by the Haryana government, which aimed to secure a 75% reservation in private sector employment for the state’s residents.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity Governance GS 2

Search and seizure

he Supreme Court has instructed the Union government to establish guidelines aimed at safeguarding the interests of media professionals in relation to the confiscation of their digital devices.

Posted in Mains C A Governance GS 2

Press Freedom

Supreme Court highlighted the need to frame guidelines to protect privacy of journalists when their personal digital devices are seized by the Central agencies.

Posted in Mains C A Governance GS 2 GS 3 Science and Technology

E-cigarettes

Despite advertising restrictions, 85% of young people, surveyed across four countries, reported being exposed to e-cigarette advertising from at least one type of media.

Posted in Mains C A Environment Governance GS 2 GS 3

Groundwater Management | Atal Bhujal Yojana

The 5th gathering of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) for the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) took place to assess the comprehensive advancement of the program.

Posted in Mains C A Governance GS 2 GS 3 Security

Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)

Supreme Court issued notice to the Delhi Police on petitions challenging the arrest of NewsClick founder under the draconian Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

Posted in GS 2 Editorial Analysis Governance

Fixing the rot in the cooperative sector

Financial irregularities in the Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank in Thrissur,Kerala and corresponding investigation by the Enforcement Directorate.

Mediation Act
Posted in GS 2 Editorial Analysis Governance

Mediation Act, 2023

Mediation Act 2023 has been brought to enhance the efficiency of mediation and establish a comprehensive legal framework for its practice in India.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2

Is there a need to replace the IPC, the CrPC and the Evidence Act?

Union Home Minister introduced three Bills in the Lok Sabha. The proposal raises questions on whether there is a need to replace the IPC, the CrPC and the Evidence Act.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Economic Development Ethics and Human Interface Governance GS 2 GS 3 GS 4

Highlights of PM’s Independence Day Speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech on the occasion of India’s 77th Independence Day.