Contents1 Introduction2 About the recent judgement3 What are State Election Commissions?4 Judicial intervention regarding State Election Commissions5 Challenges with the State Election Commissions6 Impact of the issues in State Election Commission7 Suggestions to improve the performance of State Election Commissions Introduction Recently, the Supreme Court held that State Election Commissions(SECs) should have independent State Election… Continue reading SC Ruling on State Election Commission: Explained, Pointwise
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SC Ruling on Appointment of “State Election Commissioners”
What is the news? The Supreme Court held that independent persons should be appointed State Election Commissioners, not the Bureaucrats holding government office. What was the case? The Supreme Court gave this judgment in a case related to Goa. There the law secretary was given the charge of State Election Commissioner. What are the key… Continue reading SC Ruling on Appointment of “State Election Commissioners”
“IIT Council” sets up panels for more autonomy
What is the News? The Union Education Minister has chaired the 54th meeting of the IIT Council. The council discussed the implementation of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. About IIT Council: Headed by: The IIT Council is headed by the Union Education Minister. It also includes the directors of all IITs and the chairman… Continue reading “IIT Council” sets up panels for more autonomy
NITI Aayog’s “Governing Council” reconstituted.
What is the News? The Centre has reconstituted the governing council of the NITI Aayog to include the Union Territory of Ladakh for the first time. About Niti Aayog: National Institution for Transforming India also called NITI Aayog was formed through cabinet resolution in 2015. It had replaced the erstwhile Planning Commission. NITI Aayog is… Continue reading NITI Aayog’s “Governing Council” reconstituted.
Issues in 15th Finance Commission Recommendation
Synopsis: The recent 15th FC report recommendations criticised on the basis of two grounds. One, the recommendations will impact co-operative federalism. Two, the recommendations are not aligned with the changing federal structure in India. Background Recently, the 15th Finance commission (FC) report tabled in the parliament. It’s following key recommendations accepted by the government. The… Continue reading Issues in 15th Finance Commission Recommendation
Misuse of Specialised agencies
Source: The Hindu Gs2: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Synopsis: Governments’ actions against journalists have raised suspicion. Specialised agencies are being used to curb dissent. Background Recently, the Enforcement Directorate raided the office of independent digital news platform News Click. The ED is investigating the involvement of the digital news platform in the alleged money-laundering… Continue reading Misuse of Specialised agencies
Recommendation of 15th Finance Commission and challenges faced by Local Bodies
Recently, 15th Finance Commission report has provided many recommendations for improving the functioning of Local Bodies. The challenges faced by local bodies in India are manyfolds and there is no one-stop solution to them. Approach of previous Finance Commissions with respect to Local Bodies: So far four Finance Commissions (11th FC to 14th FC) have… Continue reading Recommendation of 15th Finance Commission and challenges faced by Local Bodies
Law Commission of India as a statutory body
Why in News? The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre on a PIL. It is to declare the Law Commission of India as a “statutory body”. And also, to appoint a chairperson and members for the body within a month. About Law Commission of India Status: It is a non-statutory body. The government… Continue reading Law Commission of India as a statutory body
NIXI Offers free Domain in Local Indian Languages
News: The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) has announced that it will offer a free IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) in any of their preferred 22 official Indian languages along with every IN domain booked by the registrar. Facts: NIXI: It is a not for profit Organization established under section 8 of the Companies Act… Continue reading NIXI Offers free Domain in Local Indian Languages
Bureau of Indian Standards celebrates the 74th foundation day
News: Union Minister for Consumer Affairs has attended the 74th foundation day celebration of the Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS). Facts: Initiative launched during the event: Toy Testing facilities: Government has recently brought “Toys” under mandatory BIS certification. Hence, the test facilities will act as an enabler for about 5000 industrial units including micro & small… Continue reading Bureau of Indian Standards celebrates the 74th foundation day
