Category: GS 2
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.
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 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.
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.
India’s Information Commission posts vacant | Issues and Concerns
Supreme Court warns the government: Without staffed Information Commissions, the RTI Act is ineffective.