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Context: Recently, the Cabinet has approved the amendment to the National Medical Commission Bill, 2017 Medical Council of India: The Medical Council of India (MCI) was established in 1934 under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1933.The Act was repealed and replaced by the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 Functions: Maintenance of uniform standards of medical… Continue reading National Medical Commission Bill, 2017- An Analysis

Context: The MOSPI’s has brought out Draft National Policy on Official Statistics What are official statistics? Official statistics are those derived by the Government agencies from statistical surveys, administrative and registration records and other forms and papers. Statistical analysis of these are generally published regularly The official statistics give an empirical overview of the economic… Continue reading The Draft National Policy on Official Statistics, 2018: An Analysis

Context: Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY), a flagship GOI initiative for financial inclusion is set to complete 4 years What is Financial Inclusion? Financial inclusion means the delivery of financial services, including banking services and credit, at an affordable cost to the vast sections of disadvantaged and low-income groups.   Fast Facts: According to… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna: An Analysis

Context: Recent incident of severe drinking water crisis in Shimla highlights the need for efficient water management practices in India. Fast Facts: Water Resources and Demand Average Annual rainfall: 1160mm. However, wide range between 100 mm in desert areas of Rajasthan to 10000 mm in Cherapunji. Parameter Unit (Billion Cubic Meter/Year) Total available water 1869… Continue reading Analysis of Water Management in India

Context: Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) recently completed one year since implementation. What is RERA? RERA, 2016 is a central legislation which aims to regulate the real estate sector. It seeks to empower and protect property consumers and make transactions fair and transparent. The RERA Act was enacted under Entry 6 and 7… Continue reading Real Estate Regulation Act (RERA): A Critical Evaluation

Context: The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which came to effect recently, highlights that India needs to be proactive in formulating a robust data protection law. What is Data Protection? Data is the information collected for reference or analysis Data protection is the process of safeguarding data from misuse. Such data could either be… Continue reading Data Protection in India: An Analysis

Context: The recent developments after Assembly election in Karnataka have brought the focus back on role and functions of governors in India. Governor and his/her Appointment The governor is head of the state. The governor is neither directly elected by the people nor elected a specially constituted electoral college. The governor is directly appointed by… Continue reading The Office of Governor- A Critical Appraisal

Context: India has been taking an increasingly pragmatic stance in the conduct of its foreign affairs in recent times. This shows a gradual shift from conventional foreign policy that india had adopted. What is foreign policy: Foreign policy refers to the general guidelines that a country follows in establishing and conducting relations with other countries.… Continue reading India’s Foreign Policy: Changing dynamics

Context: The recent American investor Steve Woziniak’s opinion has highlighted the issues affecting Indian higher education system Structure of Higher Education System in India Fast Facts: Higher Education in India According to AIHES 2016-17, Total no of universities: 864 as compared to 799 in 2015-16 Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER): 25.2 as compared to 24.5% in… Continue reading Higher Education in India: An Analysis

Context: The recent incident of a Bombay High court Judge sitting past midnight to clear backlog of cases highlights the issues plaguing the Indian judiciary. Fast Facts: Indian Judiciary Judge-population ratio: 12 judge per million as against 110 per million in U.S.A., 60 per million in Australia, and 170 per million in China. Uttar Pradesh,… Continue reading An Analysis of Issues Affecting Indian Judiciary