POCSO Act : Issue of Consent – UPSC GS2
Context: Consensual relationship among teenagers is treated as an offence in POCSO Act. The Madras High Court quashed a case […]
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Governance
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Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 – UPSC GS2
The Rajya Sabha passed the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020. The bill will now go to the President of India for his
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The DNA Based Technology (Use and Regulation) Bill, 2019 – UPSC GS2
DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019: The Bill proposes DNA sampling and profiling of citizens accused of a
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POCSO Act : Is mandatory minimum sentence counter-productive? – UPSC GS2
Context: Bombay High Court has acquitted a man of sexual charges under POCSO act. The existence of Mandatory Minimum Sentence
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Changes in LLP Act: Analysis – UPSC GS2
Context: The Company Law Committee has recommended decriminalizing 12 offences under the Limited Liability Partnership(LLP) Act. It has also said that LLPs
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Mihir Shah Committee – UPSC GS2
Set up by the Ministry of Water Resources It has recommended setting up a National Water Commission Proposed NWC: The
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Bezbaruah Committee – UPSC GS2
M.P. Bezbaruah Committee was set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs. It looked into the concerns of the citizens from
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Election Expenditure Committee – UPSC GS2
News: Election Commission of India(ECI) has constituted a committee to examine the issues concerning the expenditure limit for a candidate. Facts: Background: The
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G Kishan Reddy Committee – UPSC GS2
Centre has decided to form a committee to protect the language, culture and land of Ladakh and ensuring citizen’s participation
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Custodial Deaths – UPSC GS2
Facts: Across India there are as many as five custodial deaths a day. Example : Police violence in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu