National Pension Scheme
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National Pension Scheme

PFRDA notifies new point of presence regulations for NPS subscribers.

Posted in Polity Governance

Mission Karmayogi

On Good Governance Day, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions launched Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi.

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
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Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to take security charge of the Parliament building from the Delhi Police.

Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP)
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives Governance

Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP)

NITI Aayog released the 1st Delta Ranking of Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP).

Halal
Posted in Governance Culture Legislations

Halal Certification

Recently, Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a state-wide ban on products being sold with halal certificates.

Central Adoption Resource Authority
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Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)

SC calls for collaborative efforts to bring children into the adoption pool.

Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act 2023
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Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act 2023

As a part of implementing Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023, Centre asks States to use tracking devices on prison inmates released on parole.

Posted in Polity Governance Legislations

Cinematograph (Amendment) Act 2023

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has set up an institutional mechanism under the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act 2023 to curb film content piracy.

Posted in Polity Governance Legislations

Election Seizure Management System (ESMS)

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has developed Election Seizure Management System (ESMS) for real-time updates.

Posted in Social Sector Governance Health Legislations Polity

Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act

Supreme Court declined a married woman’s plea to medically terminate her 26-week pregnancy.

Posted in Governance Polity

Panchayat Development Index (PDI)

Kerala has begun the process to measure Panchayat Development Index (PDI) of local bodies to assess the progress of individual panchayats in achieving the Localised Sustainable Development Goals.

Posted in Science & Technology Governance S&T Schemes and Initiatives

Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023

India retains 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings published by the World Intellectual Property Organization.