Corruption Perception Index 2021
Context The Corruption Perceptions Index 2021 reveals that corruption levels are at a worldwide standstill. The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories around the world by their perceived levels of public sector…
NDPS Amendment Bill 2021 passed by Loksabha
Context Recently, the NDPS Amendment Bill 2021 i.e. the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Amendment Bill 2021 was passed by Lok Sabha. The unusual amendment — essentially just a…
Mysuru Declaration on Service Delivery by Panchayats
Context Recently, Participants from 16 States signed the Mysuru Declaration and resolved to roll out the Common Minimum Service delivery by Panchayats across the country from April 1, 2022. About…
PM Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme
Context The existing Mid-Day Meal scheme, which provides hot meals to students, has been renamed as the PM Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme. Key propositions in the PM Poshan Shakti Nirman…
SBM-U 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0
Context In a landmark initiative, Prime Minister launched SBM-U 2.0 i.e. Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0 i.e. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 at Dr. Ambedkar…
Yuktdhara Portal
Context Recently, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Science and Technology has released the Yuktdhara Portal under Bhuvan. About Yuktdhara Portal It is a Geospatial Planning…
E-Prisons Project
Context The Ministry of Home Affairs has provided financial assistance to the States and Union Territories (UTs) for E-Prisons Project and all funds have been released to them. About E-Prisons…
Assam-Mizoram border dispute
Assam-Mizoram border dispute Context The boundary dispute between Assam and Mizoram dates back nearly a century and a half. While there have been several showdowns arising out of inter-state disputes between various…
What is a dying declaration
Context Recently, a special CBI court on July 16 convicted two policemen and awarded them life sentences for the custodial death of a murder accused, who was burnt alive inside a…
Prakash Singh judgment on police reforms 2006
Prakash Singh judgment on police reforms 2006 Context Political interference in police postings continues despite the landmark Prakash Singh judgment nearly a decade-and-a-half ago that addressed the issue and was…
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