Governance

Content regulating power of I&B Ministry – UPSC GS2

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Context: Information and Broadcasting Ministry (I&B) informed a Malayalam-language news channel that its broadcast licence had been cancelled. The cancellation order cited a Home Ministry order that had denied security clearance to the channel. Sectors regulated by I&B Ministry Regulate: Until 2021, it had the powers to regulate content across all sectors i.e. TV channels, newspapers and …

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Constitutionality of Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand – UPSC GS2

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Context: Uttarakhand Chief Minister announced to form a committee to prepare a draft of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the State, if voted to power. UCC in India: Goa’s Portuguese Civil Code of 1867 is an example of a common family law prevalent in a State. The promulgation of the UCC emerges as a positive …

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Case Study : Meghalaya CM COVID Relief Scheme failure – UPSC GS2

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Case Study : Why transparency is needed in welfare schemes and Role of Civil Society in it. CM of Meghalaya announced relief for workers affected by COVID 19 lockdown. Announcement was made without necessary details about norms, eligibility etc. People did not know whether their application for support had been successful or not. Although payments …

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Crisis in State Administrative Services – UPSC GS2

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What is the problem with the State administrative services? State failure to recruit an adequate number of civil servants Inadequate training Not fairly managed Unsatisfied performance Dysfunctional machinery Shortage of officers/required staff in various departments: Manpower shortage is found in almost all the departments. For e.g. in fire department, staff employed is below the prescribed …

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Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021 – UPSC GS2

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The Government of India has introduced in Lok Sabha the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill,2021. Purpose: The Bill seeks to amend the Wildlife Protection Act,1972. It seeks to ensure that the Wildlife Protection Act,1972 complies with the requirements of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Key provisions: Standing Committees of …

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Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021 – UPSC GS2

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The Government of India has introduced the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill, 2021, in the Lok Sabha. Purpose: The Bill seeks to amend the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 with the aim of reducing the compliance burden and facilitating investment. Key provisions: It exempts registered AYUSH medical practitioners and people accessing codified traditional knowledge among others from giving prior intimation to State …

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National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021 – UPSC GS2

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The Government of India has introduced the National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021 in Rajya Sabha. Key provisions of the National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021: Statutory Backing for NADA: The Bill seeks to provide a statutory framework for the functioning of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). It also empowers it to conduct raids, investigate, levy sanctions or Anti-Doping Rule Violations. Earlier, NADA …

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