Context The Department of Space (DoS) has told the Parliamentary Committee of Science and Technology that the Navigation with Indian Constellation or (NavIC) is going to be integrated into Aadhaar enrolment devices. Navigation with Indian Constellation or (NavIC): NavIC or the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) is designed Read More
Context: During the financial years 2021-22 and 2022-23, a total of 45 projects costing Rs. 470.75 crore have been sanctioned by North Eastern Council (NEC) in Assam. About North Eastern Council (NEC): The NEC is the nodal agency for the economic and social development of the Read More
Context: A Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in order to overturn the impact of the Supreme Court verdict in Anoop Baranwal Case on the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). More about the news: It seeks to replace the Read More
Context: Recently, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed by Parliament. More on News: Once it becomes law, it will redefine the roles of the elected government, the Lieutenant Governor (L-G), and the state’s administrative machinery. The bill Read More
Context: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) reported that the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has diverted funds from the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) towards promoting its other initiatives. More about the news: The allocation under NSAP to the states/ UTs Read More
Context: Recently, four Members of Parliaments said that their names were included in a proposed select committee of the House for the Delhi services bill without their consent. More on the News: The select committee was proposed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha in Read More
Context: Recently, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has highlighted irregularities in registration and validation of beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PMJAY). More On news: In its audit report on Performance Audit of Ayushman Bharat, the CAG has Read More
Context: The 133rd report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law, and Justice underscores the imperative for a comprehensive strategy to alleviate case backlogs. More on News: The Committee recognizes the historical origin of judicial vacations as a colonial legacy. The Read More
Context: Recently, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the first State of Elementary Education in Rural India report. Key Highlight of the Report: Pan-India survey was conducted by the Development Intelligence Unit (DIU), across 6,229 rural households in 20 states, focussing on 6 to 16-year-old children in rural communities. Read More
Context: Recently, Rajya Sabha passed the Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill, 2023. Highlight of Bill Aim: To provide commanders-in-chief and officers-in command of Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs) with disciplinary and administrative power over personnel from other forces serving in such establishments. Objective: It will ensure better coordination among Read More