Indian Antarctic Bill 2022: The Ministry of Earth Sciences is guiding the Indian Antarctic Bill. The bill aims to regulate visits and activities to Antarctica, as well as any potential conflicts that may arise among those who live there. The bill also establishes penalties for certain serious infractions. Significance and Mandate of the Indian Antarctic …
Context: Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 As per the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill of 2022, Police and prison officials would be able to collect, retain, and analyse physical and biological evidence, including retina and iris scans. According to the bill, these procedures would also apply to …
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Context: Aiming to make comprehensive changes in criminal laws, the government has initiated the process of amendment to laws such as the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act in consultation with all stakeholders. Criminal Justice System: The Criminal Justice System refers to the agencies of government charged with enforcing the law, adjudicating crime, …
What are the issues related to Child Sexual Abuse? Multi-layered problem: Child sexual abuse is a multi-layered problem which negatively impacts children’s physical safety, mental health, well-being and behavioural aspects. Amplification due to digital technologies: Mobile and digital technologies has further amplified child abuse and exploitation. New forms of child abuse like online bullying, harassment and Child Pornography have also emerged. …
Facts: 98 countries have abolished death penalty. According to a report by Project 39A at the National Law University, Delhi, a total of 488 prisoners in India (as of 2021) were on death row. This shows an increase of 21% in the number of individuals on death row. Death Penalty in India: In India, the …
New Kerala Model: The ‘New Kerala’ paradigm envisions infrastructure development using private investment and intends to eradicate extreme poverty. (#diagram) It balances social development and environmental sustainability. It aims to create a framework that intends to deliver outstanding outcomes in social sectors, narrowing the gaps in income and in sharing of resources. It makes an …
Context: A private member’s bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha proposing the enactment of a Refugee and Asylum law in India. Need for a Refugee and Asylum Act: Recent acts of refoulement Government expelled two batches of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar in the face of a grave risk of persecution in their country. The …
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Context: The Centre has proposed amendments to 6(1) of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) (Cadre) Rules of 1954 in order to exercise greater control in the central deputation of IAS officials. What are the IAS (Cadre) Rules? A unique feature of All India Services -Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and Indian Foreign …
Context: Parliamentary standing committee on home affairs has tabled a report on Police training, modernisation and reforms. Key Points of the Report: Addressing Women Under-representation: The report asked the Centre to advise states and Union Territories to create a road map for ensuring 33% representation of women in police while expressing anguish over their underrepresentation. The appointment of …
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