Controversial Sikh preacher and secessionist Amritpal Singh and his associates have been charged by Punjab Police under the National Security Act, 1980.   About National Security Act – The NSA empowers the Centre or a State government to detain a person to prevent him from acting in any manner prejudicial to national security. It is… Continue reading National Security Act

Recently, the Punjab government has cancelled 813 gun licenses in the state to clamp down on the “gun culture”.   Details – In 2022, the Punjab government ordered a complete ban on the public display of weapons and songs glorifying violence. The order also called for a review of all licenses issued within 3 months… Continue reading Gun Licensing

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has allowed foreign lawyers and law firms to practise law in India on a reciprocity basis. In this regard, the BCI had notified the Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022. BCI had earlier opposed the move.   What is Bar… Continue reading Foreign lawyers and law firms

Recently, Women and Child Development Minister introduced about NIPUN BHARAT in Raja Sabha.   About NIPUN Bharat – It has been launched as a National Mission called “National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat)” in 2021. Aim — To ensure that every child in the country necessarily attains foundational literacy… Continue reading NIPUN Bharat

The Delhi High Court recently disposed of a plea seeking direction to the Bar Council of India (BCI) to make the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) a compulsory subject in all law schools.   About Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act) –… Continue reading RTE Act

NITI Aayog recently launched ATL Sarthi, a comprehensive self-monitoring framework to strengthen the ever-growing ecosystem of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL).   About ATL Sarthi – ATL Sarthi will enable the Atal Tinkering Labs to be efficient and effective. The initiative has four pillars ensuring the performance enhancement of ATLs through regular process improvements like —… Continue reading ATL Sarah

Recently, the Minister of State for Jal Shakti informed Rajya Sabha about the Water Heritage sites of India.   About Water Heritage sites – The Ministry of Jal Shakti had constituted a Committee to identify 75 Water Heritage Structure (WHS) in reference to 75 years of India’s Independence. The Committee has recommended 75 water heritage structures,… Continue reading Water heritage sites of India

The Rajasthan government recently approved the setting up of India’s first Behavioural lab at Jaipur.   About India’s first behavioural lab – It will be set up at the Patel Bhawan at Harish Chandra Mathur Rajasthan Institute of Public Administration (HCM-RIPA), Jaipur. The lab to be set up in about 2665.04 square feet area will be managed… Continue reading Behavioural Lab

Recently, to highlight the impact of women in sanitation and waste management, the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs announced the ‘Women Icons Leading Swachhata’ (WINS) Awards 2023.   About WINS awards 2023 – The WINS Awards 2023 aims to recognise celebrate and disseminate inspiring and exemplary initiatives in urban sanitation and waste management… Continue reading WINS Awards 2023

The Union government tweaked rules under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), putting non-government organisations (NGOs) and “politically exposed persons” under tighter scrutiny. These amendments are in line with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).   What changes have been made? Rules related to politically exposed persons (PEP) — The rules… Continue reading Changes in PMLA