Category: Polity Institutions
National Panchayat Awards
National Panchayat Awards 2024 were awarded to 45 Panchayats across India by the President of India
Central Pay Commission
Union government approved the establishment of the 8th Pay Commission.
Atomic Energy Commission
The Union government has re-constituted the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).
Armed Forces Tribunal
The Supreme Court has recently suggested establishing Benches of the Armed Forces Tribunal in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh to tackle the increasing backlog of defence-related cases in these areas.
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India
TRAI to soon bring in tighter regulations to control spam.
e-Courts Phase III
Union Cabinet Approves Phase III of the e-Courts Mission Mode Project.
National Investigation Agency (NIA)
SC expands NIA powers: Agency can probe non-scheduled offences linked to cases under its purview
Impeachment of High Court Judges
Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha handed over a motion seeking impeachment of Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav, to secretary- general of the Upper House.
Recognition of Prior Learning | UGC
University Grants Commission finalises guidelines for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Higher Education to provide access, recognition, and career progression opportunities.
Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
The post of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities has remained vacant for over five years now.
Defence Acquisition Council
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved five capital acquisition proposals worth ₹21,772 crore.
National Security Guard
Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has established a permanent National Security Guard (NSG) hub in Jammu City to counter major terror attacks.