Category: GS 2

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.

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.

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.

Supreme Court warns the government: Without staffed Information Commissions, the RTI Act is ineffective.

With the upcoming general election to the parliament looming large, conversations surrounding the delimitation exercise and the disparities in representation among states in the houses of parliament are gaining prominence.

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

The recent actions of two Indian states approaching the Supreme Court to challenge the conduct of their Governors underscore the persistent issue of political appointees in Raj Bhavan using their authority to obstruct the decisions of elected governments.

The Israel-Palestine conflict and its associated humanitarian crisis, coupled with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, have raised significant questions about the United Nations’ continued relevance and its effectiveness in achieving global peace.

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.

An annual survey of Indian cities underscores the substantial financial dependency, limited autonomy in staffing and task allocation of local governments on their state counterparts.

Lok Sabha Speaker has directed a complaint of “cash-for-query” lodged by one MP against another MP to be reviewed by the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee.

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.