Context In a recent development of the central govt. in relation to the govt. Servants regarding their post retirement pension scheme, the latest decision of the Union Cabinet presided over by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its nod Read More …
Category: Polity & Governance
School safety and Security Guidelines
Context Recently due to the ongoing safety, security aspects of students in academic institutions were highlighted in the news which attracted several guidelines to address the concerns. The recent directions as issued by the Ministry of Education recently on formulation Read More …
Supreme Court forms task force to ensure doctors’ safety
Context Recently the Supreme Court constituted a National Task Force (NTF) of senior medical professionals to formulate comprehensive safety protocols for healthcare workers across India. About The NTF has been tasked with the essential obligation of devising an action plan Read More …
Supreme Court to Assess Permanent Environmental Regulator
Context The Supreme Court of India has recently taken a significant step towards addressing environmental governance by deciding to examine the necessity of establishing a permanent environmental regulator. This move comes in light of ongoing concerns regarding the effectiveness of Read More …
SC issues guidelines for designation of Senior Advocates by the Supreme Court
Context Recently, the Supreme Court designated 39 lawyers, including 10 women, as senior advocates. About Under Section 16 of the Advocates Act 1961 two classes of advocates are categorized; Senior Advocate and Junior or those who are not specified as Read More …
Violence Against Healthcare Professionals in India
Context Recently it has been observed that violence against healthcare workers is a disturbingly common occurrence in India. About Statistics reveal a sample of increasing aggression, especially in public healthcare facilities. These incidents spotlight the harsh reality that violence is Read More …
What is lateral entry into bureaucracy
Context A recent advertisement to recruit 45 members laterally to posts under the aegis of the Union Service Public Commission has sparked controversy. About It refers to the exercise of recruiting people from outside the conventional civil services (along with Read More …
Exploring The Right To Education Act 2009
Context The right to education is a fundamental human right recognized in numerous international treaties and national constitutions. It encompasses the obligation of governments to provide accessible, equitable, and quality education to all individuals, particularly children. However, various state governments Read More …
Law on protection of healthcare workers
Context Recently the Supreme Court of India expressed its concern regarding the non-implementation of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021. About A PIL was filed in the Supreme court in 2023, over non-implementation of the National Commission Read More …
P.M Calls for Secular Civil Code In Independence Day Speech
Context In his 11th Independence Day speech, PM Modi called for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), naming it as a “Secular Civil Code” as distinct from the existing “communal civil code”. About A Uniform Civil Code refers to the provision of one Read More …