Category: GS 2
Anganwadi Services
Through a range of initiatives, the Government of India provides incentives and encouragement to Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers.
75 years of Supreme Court
The 75th anniversary served as a reminder of the Supreme Court’s crucial role in safeguarding the Constitution, upholding fundamental rights, and shaping the nation’s social and legal fabric. The article delves into necessity of regional benches of Supreme Court in India.
Right to Disconnect
Australia has made a law called the “right to disconnect”. This law, like those in Europe, protects workers. It means they won’t get in trouble if they don’t answer calls, texts, or emails from work when they’re not working.
Having panchayats as self-governing institutions
Despite mandates and frameworks, devolution and fiscal autonomy remain challenging. This underscores the need to explore factors shaping devolution and enhance PRI financial independence.
Greece’s gateway to Asia, India’s gateway to Europe
The state visit by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to New Delhi (February 21-22) marks a significant milestone in the development of a strategic relationship between India and Greece.
Electoral Bonds Scheme
A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court gave its verdict on the legality of the electoral bonds scheme on Thursday (February 15), holding it “unconstitutional”.
India-Sri Lanka Fisherman Issue
The continuous detentions of fishermen from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by the Sri Lankan Navy in the Palk Bay, coupled with assaults on them at sea by armed civilians despite diplomatic interventions, are raising significant worries.
Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 – Limitations and Deficiencies
The 286th Law Commission Report recently suggested the formulation of an epidemic plan and a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to tackle future epidemic situations.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs recently addressed a significant security flaw in its online portal. According to reports, this flaw had left the personal information of over 98 lakh directors of Indian companies exposed.
A privileged strategic partnership without a gulf
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 13-14, 2024. This visit marks Mr. Modi’s seventh to the UAE since 2015, reflecting the deepening bilateral ties between India and the UAE.
Maritime Piracy
In less than two days, the Indian Navy promptly intervened and thwarted two piracy attempts off the coast of Somalia.
Fiscal federalism
The financial dynamics between the central and state governments in India have recently come under scrutiny due to various policies and decisions that affect fiscal federalism.