The Obstacles Against Humane Policing Context: This article is all about police brutality in India and around the world. It also talks about ways to curtail these barbaric acts and reform human policing. Points to Ponder: The latest case of police brutality in Ambasamudram, Tamil […]
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) #GS 02 Governance For Prelims Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) DGCA is a statutory body working under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. It was granted statutory status under the Aircraft (Amendment) Act, 2020. DGCA’s vision […]
Prevention of Sexual Harassment in workplace (POSH) Act #GS 02 Governance, Gender Equality For Mains POSH Act POSH Act was evolved from the Vishakha Guidelines given by Supreme Court to prevent sexual harassment in work place. Vishakha Guidelines were inspired by various international conventions such […]
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) #GS 02 Governance For Prelims Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is a statutory body working under Ministry of Power. It was created in March 2002 in accordance with the Energy Conservation Act 2001. BEE’s primary […]
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) #GS 02 Governance For Prelims Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is a statutory body established on April 12, 1992 as per the provisions of the Securities and Exchange Board […]
Data Protection for Minors #GS-02 Governance, #GS-03 Cyber Security For Mains The need for data protection for minors The current draft of Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, 2022 provides for mandatory parental consent for all data processing activities by any person aged under 18 […]
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act #GS-02 Governance For Prelims POCSO Act Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was enacted on June 19, 2012. The aim of the act is the protection of children from sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography. […]
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) #GS-02 Governance For Prelims Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) DGCA is a statutory body working under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. It was granted statutory status under the Aircraft (Amendment) Act, 2020. DGCA’s vision is […]
Prison Reforms in India #GS-02 Governance For Prelims Committees for Prison Reforms in India Justice Mulla Committee 1983 Major recommendations Government should create an All India cadre for prison staff. Bring prison under the concurrent list. Government should form a National Policy on Prisons. Government […]
New free foodgrain scheme as an illusion, doublespeak #GS-02 Governance, Social Security For Prelims Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) is part of Atmanirbhar Bharat aimed at supplying free food grains to migrants and poor. Families which […]