What is the News? Darbar move tradition in Jammu and Kashmir discontinues from this year. The move aims to take only sensitive records from Jammu to Srinagar, starting this summer. This is a shift from previous years. Earlier, the entire administration and records would get shifted. About Darbar Move Tradition: Darbar move is the name… Continue reading Darbar Move Tradition of Jammu and Kashmir?
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Need for Police Reforms in India
Synopsis: Police reforms require urgent attention. There have been many instances of Police-politician nexus. It is not right for democracy. Background The 21st century witnessed many crises. For instance, One, the 2007-08 financial crisis affected the growth of many economies and the recovery process has been slow. Two, the most recent impact of the Pandemic,… Continue reading Need for Police Reforms in India
An Overview of Kerala Model of Development
Synopsis: Kerala’s model of Development prioritizes spending on Social infrastructure. It provides greater Economic security even during the time of adversities. Background ‘Kerala model’ of governance highlights that Human development welfare measures are effective even with low Economic growth. It has also highlighted the importance of the role of the People’s movement. It pressurizes the… Continue reading An Overview of Kerala Model of Development
CIC Annual Report on “RTI Applications”
What is the News? The Central Information Commission(CIC) released its annual report. The report provides the data on the number of RTI applications received and rejected by public authorities. About CIC Annual Report: The CIC annual report provides the data on the number of RTI applications received and rejected by public authorities. It covers more… Continue reading CIC Annual Report on “RTI Applications”
Inefficiencies in the Aadhaar project
Synopsis: There are many issues regarding the use of Aadhaar for the identification of beneficiaries. So, the central and state governments should allow for an alternative identification mechanism. Background There was mandatory usage of Aadhaar for the identification of beneficiaries for several welfare schemes such as the PDS, the NREGA and LPG subsidy. It was… Continue reading Inefficiencies in the Aadhaar project
Flaws in design of lateral entry policy
Synopsis: The government has approved the policy of lateral entry in civil services. However, it has some flaws over entry requirements, job assignments, number of personnel, and training. This calls for reforming the policy for lateral entrants. Background: The government has often complained about the problems associated with the permanent structure of bureaucracy. Recently, the… Continue reading Flaws in design of lateral entry policy
“MPLAD Scheme” Funds for 2019-20 cleared by Finance Minister
What is the news? The Finance Minister has said that the funds under the MPLAD scheme (Members of Parliament Local Area Development) Scheme for 2019-20 are clear. Note: The government of India has decided to make the MPLADS scheme non-operational for two years(2020-21 and 2021-22). These funds will be used to strengthen the Government’s efforts… Continue reading “MPLAD Scheme” Funds for 2019-20 cleared by Finance Minister
India rated as an “electoral autocracy” by V-Dem Institute
What is the News? Sweden-based Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute released a report titled “Autocratisation Goes Viral”. The report has downgraded India from being an “electoral democracy” to an “electoral autocracy”. Note: This report comes after US watchdog Freedom House has downgraded India’s status to “partly free” in its ‘Freedom in the World’ report. About… Continue reading India rated as an “electoral autocracy” by V-Dem Institute
“Sansad TV”: A merger of the LSTV and the RSTV
What is the News? The government of India has announced the merger of the Lok Sabha TV and the Rajya Sabha TV. The channels from now on will be known as Sansad TV. About the Lok Sabha TV(LSTV): The Lok Sabha TV has been in operation since 2006. It was the first Parliamentary channel of… Continue reading “Sansad TV”: A merger of the LSTV and the RSTV
Flaws in Corruption Perception Index
Synopsis– Corruption Perception Index as a measure of corruption cannot be used as a base for policymaking. Introduction- Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an index published annually by Transparency International [TI] since 1995. The index ranks countries by their perceived levels of corruption as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys. India’s ranking– 86th with an overall rating of… Continue reading Flaws in Corruption Perception Index
