In News: Recently, Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2020 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Bill amends the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. What is FCRA? Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act: It is an act of Parliament enacted in 1976 and amended in 2010 to regulate foreign donations and to ensure that such contributions do… Continue reading FCRA 2010 to 2020: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act evolution
What is demographic dividend?
In News: India can achieve the goal of self-reliance (atma nirbharta) by enhancing the capability of youth. About Demographic Dividend: According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), demographic dividend means the economic growth potential that can result from shifts in a population’s age structure. The change in age structure is typically brought on by a decline… Continue reading What is demographic dividend?
Performance of the Parliament
Performance of the Parliament In news: The decision to drop “Question Hour” during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, evoked serious concerns about the democratic functioning of the institution. Brief Overview of the Indian Parliament: The Parliament is the legislative organ of the Union government. The Indian Parliament comprises of the President and the two Houses… Continue reading Performance of the Parliament
Basic Structure Doctrine
The “Basic Structure” doctrine is a legal doctrine made from judicial innovation specific to the Indian context. The doctrine prescribes that certain features of the constitution are essential for the functioning of the state. Such features are beyond the limits of the amending powers of the Parliament. The word “Basic Structure” is not mentioned in… Continue reading Basic Structure Doctrine
What is blasphemy law?
Sacrilege: violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred. Blasphemy Law: Deals with the matter pertaining to lack of respect toward God, religion, a religious icon, or something else considered sacred. Arguements for blasphemy law To value and respect for sanctity of the God, Religion and Religious belief. Religion affects the actions of human… Continue reading What is blasphemy law?
Social Media and hate speech
Social Media & hate speech Impact of social media: Social media spreads messages way faster than other forms of mass media. Nearly 60,000 posts are shared on Facebook in just one second across the globe. Nearly 8,00,000 messages are sent in just one second across WhatsApp. Almost 70,000 searches are made on Google in just one second. How social… Continue reading Social Media and hate speech
Issue of Hate speech in India
In News- Sudarshan TV case will have several implications for the regulation of free speech. What is hate speech? The term hate speech is understood as any kind of communication in speech, writing or behaviour that attacks or uses pejorative or discriminatory language with reference to a person or a group on the basis their collective identity, be it race,… Continue reading Issue of Hate speech in India
Guru shishya parampara scheme
Guru Shishya Parampara Scheme Government of India and Department of Culture launched a Scheme called ‘Guru Shishya Parampara Scheme’through Zonal Cultural Centre to preserve and promote rare and vanishing art forms whether classical or folk/tribal. Objective of the scheme was to nurture the young talents to acquire skills in their chosen field of art through some… Continue reading Guru shishya parampara scheme
CPI-IW: Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers
The Labour and Employment Ministry on Thursday revised the base year of the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) from 2001 to 2016. Why the base year for the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers(CPI-IW) has been changed? Due to the changing consumption pattern, more weightage has been given to spending on health, education,… Continue reading CPI-IW: Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (History, Art & Culture)| October 26th 2020
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