Category: Polity
Classical Languages
Centres for promotion of classical Telugu, Odia, Kannada and Malayalam demand autonomy for proper functioning
Anticipatory bail | SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989
Not every ‘insult’ against SC/ST persons can be considered as offence under SC/ST protection law, says Supreme Court
Income Tax Act | Central Board of Direct Taxes
Review of Income Tax Act to be completed in given timeframe: CBDT Chairman
POCSO Act
Crimes against women down but rape, POCSO cases up, latest Rajasthan data shows
Hema Committee | Committee vs Commission
Hema Committee report published, five years after it was submitted to the Kerala government.
Model Foster Care Guidelines (MFCG)
Ministry of Women and Child Development released Model Foster Care Guidelines (MFCG), 2024.
Lateral Entry in Civil Services
UPSC advertisement issued to recruit 45 candidates through lateral entry; criticized by opposition for bypassing reservation policies.
Cabinet Secretary
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of new Cabinet Secretary with a 2-year tenure
Centrally Sponsored Scheme
NITI Aayog initiated process for revamping of Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
Boilers Bill, 2024
Boilers Bill, 2024 introduced in Rajya Sabha.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill
The government on Thursday referred the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to a Joint Committee of Parliament.
Demand for Grants
Lok Sabha recently passed outstanding Demands for Grants from Union Budget 2024-25.