Category: GS 2
India, disability inclusion and the power of ‘by’
With 1.3 billion people worldwide experiencing disabilities, existing systems, designed primarily for those without disabilities, often inadvertently marginalize and exclude individuals with disabilities.
Electronic Voting Machine
The discourse surrounding electronic voting machines has resurged in the context of reported allegations of electoral malpractices
All-India Judicial Service
On Constitution Day, the President of India proposed the establishment of an All-India Judicial Service with the aim of identifying and developing the talents of exceptional young individuals in the field of judiciary
Social Audit
Out of the 34 States and union territories only six have completed social audit of works done under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in more than 50% of gram panchayats.
It’s time to revamp the structure of the Supreme Court
As the paramount constitutional court in the nation, the Supreme Court grapples with a multitude of challenges, being burdened with excessive caseloads and encountering various issues. The imperative for an immediate overhaul, both in terms of structure and procedures, is underscored by the pressing demands of the time
Delimitation Commission
Supreme Court asked Centre to set up a fresh Delimitation Commission.
Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022
Battery recycling rules need to be revamped to make process more efficient and economic.
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
PM launched Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PM PVTG) Mission, a ₹24,000-cr scheme for vulnerable tribal groups’ welfare.
Special Category Status (SCS)
Bihar cabinet passed the resolution seeking Special Category Status (SCS) to the State by the Union Government.Apart from Bihar, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are also demanding SCS.
Branded Vs Generic Medicines
In India, patients often turn to unqualified medical shop sellers for guidance on purchasing medicines instead of consulting with doctors.
India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
India and the UK are in discussions for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at minimizing tariffs and non-tariff barriers on goods and services.
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.