CONTEXT The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a fresh plea challenging the Constitutional validity of the sedition law on the ground that it causes “chilling effect” on speech and is an unreasonable restriction on free expression, a fundamental right. …
CONTEXT Several forms of discrimination against individuals based on religion, caste, ethnicity, marital status, gender, sexual orientation and even eating preferences have become too common in our society. To address the issue, an anti-discrimination Bill have been drafted in Kerala …
About PMGSY The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), was launched in 2000 as centrally sponsored scheme to provide connectivity to unconnected habitations of designated population size (500+ in plain areas and 250+ in North-East, hill, tribal and desert areas …
About the Portal The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) portal for elderly persons. The SAGE portal will be a “one-stop access” of elderly care products and services by credible start-ups. It …
About Jal Jeevan Mission Launched in 2019, the chief objective of the Mission is to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household by 2024 and thereby ensuring potable water supply in adequate quantity i.e. @ 55 lpcd …
Context The death of Father Stan Swamy, a Jesuit priest and tribal rights activist, while in judicial custody, has brought to focus the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) under which he was imprisoned. The stringent nature of UAPA which renders …
About the portal The Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour (PENCiL) Portal is an electronic platform organised by the Ministry of Labour and Employment involving Centre, State, District, Governments, civil society and the general public in achieving the …