National Anthem now Optional in Cinema Halls
What is the judgement? The Supreme Court in November 2017 has ordered cinema halls to mandatorily play the national anthem […]
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Governance
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Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017
Context: Lok Sabha has passed The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (Amendment) Bill, 2017 to allow government to
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NGO : To Open PFMS linked accounts
Context: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all NGOs, individuals and business entities receiving foreign funds to
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Removal of Archaic Laws
Context: A huge number of obsolete Acts remained in the law books despite losing their relevance and utility. It has
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Social Audits
What is Social Audit? Social Audit is the examination and assessment of a programme/ scheme conducted with the active involvement of
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Adultery : Section 497 of IPC
Meaning of Adultery: voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a person who is not their spouse. Petition:
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RTI : Minister not covered
In news: The Delhi High Court has set aside the Central Information Commission order declaring Ministers as “public authorities” and answerable under the Right
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Transparency Issues
Chief Information Commissioner of India Rajiv Mathur called for immediate implementation of the Whistleblowers’ Protection Act, the Lokpal Act and the Lokayukta Act,
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AADHAR : Linking Bank Accounts and Sims
Context: Linking of Aadhaar. A bank account and mobile phone connection is the personal property of an individual. Compelling citizens
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RTI : Challenges
Context: In April, the government of India proposed amendments to the RTI Act The most controversial amendment pertained to Rule 12.