About AFSPA Passed in 1958 for the North-East and in 1990 for Jammu & Kashmir, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) gives armed forces special powers to control “disturbed areas”, which are designated by the government when it is …
Context The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023 or the Women’s reservation Bill commonly called as Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was passed in both the houses of the parliament. Highlights of the bill Reservation Percentage: The …
Aadhaar Aadhaar number is a 12-digit random number issued by the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) to the residents of India after satisfying the verification process laid down by the Authority. The Aadhaar Act, 2016 defines residency as, …
About The idea of creation of Zonal Councils was mooted by the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru in 1956. He suggested that the States proposed to be reorganised may be grouped into four or five zones …
About UIDAI The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is a statutory authority established under the provisions of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (“Aadhaar Act 2016”) in 2016 under the Ministry …
What is the ‘One Nation One Election’ system? One Nation One Election proposes that simultaneous elections be held in all states and the Lok Sabha in a gap of five years. The idea behind it is envisaging an amendment in …
About NCGG The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) was set up in 2014 by the Government of India as an apex–level autonomous institution under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. The Centre traces its origin to the …
What’s in the news? Corporate Affairs Ministry (MCA) is in the process of finalising Rules for operationalising the provisions of the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 enacted this year post receipt of Presidential assent on April 11. This amendment Act was …
What’s in the news? President Droupadi Murmu has granted assent to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill 2023. The Bill amended the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act 1991. Highlights of the Act National …
What’s in the news? President Droupadi Murmu has granted assent to the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 (DPDP Bill) after it was passed by both Houses of Parliament. Highlights of the Act The Bill aims to manage digital personal …