Governance
On reservation for women in politics
The story so far: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K. Kavitha launched a six hour hunger strike on March 10 seeking early passage of the long pending Women’s Reservation Bill. The protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi was inaugurated by Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury. ... .Read more
Updated on 16 March, 2023 GS2 Governance Social issues & Justice Current Affairs
RBI has permitted banks from 18 countries to trade in rupee: Centre
In News: Banks from 18 countries have been permitted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to open special vostro rupee accounts (SVRAs) for settling payments in Indian rupees. The SVRAs could be set up by banks of partner countries by approaching authorised dealer (AD) banks in India that may get permission from the RBI after the due procedure. The RB... .Read more
Updated on 15 March, 2023 GS3 Governance Economy Current Affairs
SC to hear Telangana’s appeal against Governor
In News: The Supreme Court agreed to hear urgently a petition filed by the Telangana government against Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan for creating a “constitutional impasse” by refusing to act on several Bills passed by the State legislature. [G.S. Mains Paper-2: Polity & Governance] The ... .Read more
Updated on 15 March, 2023 GS2 Polity Governance Social issues & Justice Current Affairs
Editorial 1: A chance for India to shape a data governance regime
Context: India’s G20 presidency has provided an opportunity for the country to showcase its advancements in the digital arena, particularly with regards to data infrastructures and data governance. In recent years, India has made great strides in its digital strategies and data governance. ●However, as the country continues to evolve, it m... .Read more
Updated on 14 March, 2023 Security Governance Infrastructure Current Affairs Science and Technology
EC tells Allahabad HC that it does not have power to ban caste based political rallies
In News(Addition from Indian Express): A PIL was filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to ban religious and caste-based rallies of political parties which allegedly influence voters on the basis of religion. ●The petition also sought a direction to frame guidelines restraining the media ... .Read more
Updated on 14 March, 2023 GS2 Governance Social issues & Justice Current Affairs
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Belated, but essential: On bringing all trade in virtual digital assets under the PMLA
●The Finance Ministry’s notification placing all transactions involving virtual digital assets under the purview of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is a much-needed, even if belated, step. ●The govt. has been struggling in recent years to formulate an appropriate regulatory response to deal with the pandemic-era upsurge in advertis... .Read more
Updated on 11 March, 2023 Governance Economy
