Lokpal Topic: Polity and Governance IN NEWS: The government informed the Supreme Court that a search committee had been constituted for zeroing in on eligible candidates for the Lokpal, and it will frame its...
Govt introduces Aadhaar amendment Bill in Lok Sabha Topic: Polity and Governance IN NEWS: The government has introduced a Bill in the Lok Sabha to amend certain existing laws to provide legal backing for...
Central Information Commission (CIC) Topic: Polity and Governance IN NEWS: The government has appointed Sudhir Bhargava the new Chief Information Commissioner. Four new members have also been appointed to the Central Information Commission (CIC),...
Triple talaq Bill Topic: Polity and Governance IN NEWS: The Lok Sabha passed The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018, after a heated debate. More on the Topic: Under the proposed...
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana to have separate High Courts Topic: Polity and Governance IN NEWS: Following a Supreme Court order to the Centre to notify the bifurcation of the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana High Courts...
India needs to open up dredging market: NITI Topic: Indian Economy IN NEWS: NITI Ayog has recommended that India needs to open up its dredging market to boost trade by its major ports, which...
LS clears Consumer Protection Bill Topic: Government Policies IN NEWS: The Lok Sabha passed the consumer protection bill. The Consumer Protection Bill will become law once it goes through the Rajya Sabha. More on...
NGT raps Ministry over groundwater notification Topic: Government Policies IN NEWS: The National Green Tribunal criticised the Union Water Resources Ministry over its notification pertaining to groundwater extraction. The tribunal accused the notification as...
India offers $1.4 bn aid package to Maldives Topic: International Relations IN NEWS: India declared a financial package of $1.4 billion for the Maldives. It was formally declared at the press conference attended by...
Dam Safety Bill Topic: Government Policies IN NEWS: The government introduced the Dam Safety Bill, 2018 in the Lok Sabha which will enable the States and Union Territories to adopt uniform procedures to ensure safety...
