It’s time to scrap the Eunuchs Act
Steps must be taken to safeguard the fundamental rights of transgender persons in Telangana The Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Eunuchs Act, 1329 F, an enactment “for the registration and control…
The Private Detective Agencies (Regulation) Bill
Modern private detectives face complex challenges. Long gone are the likes of the ‘consultant genius’ at 221B, Baker Street, London, who pursued a case because it was “art for art’s…
What is Selectorate Theory in political science?
This refers to a theory of politics which elaborates on how various kinds of political leaders capture and hold on to power. It states that leaders primarily care about nothing…
Karnataka’s anti-superstition Bill
The Karnataka Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the much-delayed and debated Karnataka Prevention and Eradication of Inhuman Evil Practices and Black Magic Bill, 2017, popularly known as the anti-superstition Bill. The…
What is Nolan chart in political science?
This refers to a chart that maps political ideologies based on their support for economic and personal freedom. It was created by American libertarian politician David Nolan in 1969 in…
What is Nanny state in Political Science?
A term that refers to any government that intervenes excessively in the daily lives of its citizens. The term is attributed to British Conservative politician, Iain Macleod, who used it…
Why is it difficult to grant citizenship to Chakmas?
Why has the issue been raked up? On September 13, Home Ministry officials held a meeting with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju,…
District Family Welfare Committees
Tripura became the first state in the country to set up family welfare district committees to deal with the issue of fake and biased complaints by women against their husbands, in-laws…
Assam forms ‘State Capital Region’ around Guwahati
In line with the National Capital Region, Assam will have a State Capital Region encompassing Guwahati and its peripheral areas with the passing of a bill in the state Assembly. The Assembly…
Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017
The Union Cabinet has given approved introduction of the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in the Parliament. Features of the Bill: The Bill seeks to amend Payment of Gratuity…
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