What’s in the news? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) with total outlay of Rs.24,104 crore (Central Share:Rs.15,336 crore and State Share: Rs.8,768 crore). The scheme is …
About Finance Commission The Finance Commission is a constitutional body set up under Article 280 of the Constitution. Under Article 280, the President of India is required to constitute a Finance Commission at an interval of five years or earlier. …
What’s in the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) as, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) from 01.04.2023 to 31.03.2026 with financial implication of Rs. 1952 crore. FTSCs, designed as dedicated courts, are …
Context Justice Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court, in Sushma vs Commissioner of Police, urged the State government to come up with a procedure for registering a “Deed of Familial Association” which would provide legal status to relationships between …
About RTI Act, 2005 Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, Public Authorities are required to make disclosures on various aspects of their structure and functioning. This includes: (i) disclosure on their organisation, functions, and structure, (ii) powers and duties …
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 ABP The Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) was launched by the Government of India in January 2023. The Programme focuses on improving governance to enhance the quality of life of citizens in the most difficult and underdeveloped blocks of India …
What’s in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Rs 24,000-crore PM Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan for vulnerable tribal groups from Jharkhand’s Khunti district. The scheme is meant to ensure last-mile welfare scheme delivery and protection for …
Context This article discusses the disproportionate electoral representation prevailing in India and how delimitation can bring in proportionality along with the way forward for a just electoral system. It draws comparison with the U.S in the process. India Vs The …
About Jiwatram Bhagwandas Kripalani popularly known as Acharya Kripalani was born in Hyderabad, Sindh in 1888. As a student, Kripalani was involved in the Indian freedom struggle. He was an ardent Gandhi follower and in 1927 joined the Indian National …