Governance
How is the SC tackling gender stereotyping?
How is the SC tackling gender stereotyping? Context: Discarding “archaic ideas with patriarchal overtones”, particularly while describing women and their issues, the Supreme Court of India has released a set of new words and phrases to be used by both lawyers and judges in court. In his foreword, Chief Justice of I... .Read more
Updated on 24 August, 2023 GS2 Governance Social issues & Justice
SC unveils handbook to eliminate gender stereotypes from law
SC unveils handbook to eliminate gender stereotypes from law Context: SC released the 30-page “Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes” aimed to free the judiciary and the legal community from the mechanical application of gender stereotypical language in judgments, orders, and court pleadings. Reasons for the release o... .Read more
Updated on 22 August, 2023 GS2 Governance Social issues & Justice
Why is the Cauvery water sharing issue flaring up again?
Why is the Cauvery water-sharing issue flaring up again? Context: On August 14, the Tamil Nadu government sought the Supreme Court’s intervention to make Karnataka immediately release 24,000 cubic feet per second (cusecs) from its reservoirs and ensure the availability of the specified quantity of water at Biligundlu on the inter-State bor... .Read more
Updated on 22 August, 2023 GS2 Governance
Parliament paves way for 28% GST on online gaming
Parliament paves way for 28% GST on online gaming Context: The Parliament cleared amendments to the Goods and Services Tax laws to facilitate the levy of 28% GST on the face value of all bets made in casinos, horse-racing and online gaming. About the changes Approved by the GST Council earlier this month, the legis... .Read more
Updated on 22 August, 2023 GS2 GS3 Polity Governance Science and Technology
14 States yet to join education scheme
14 States yet to join education scheme Context: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal are among the 14 States and Union Territories which are yet to sign a crucial memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Union Education Ministry, which mandates the implementation of the National Education Policy, 2020 to get funds of almost ₹13,000 crore for ... .Read more
Updated on 14 August, 2023 GS2 Daily Updates Governance Social issues & Justice
Centre seeks to overhaul British-era criminal laws
Centre seeks to overhaul British-era criminal laws Context: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday introduced three Bills in the Lok Sabha to repeal the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Indian Evidence Act (IEA), and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.PC). About the introduced Bills The Bill proposes 313 amendments th... .Read more
Updated on 14 August, 2023 GS2 Polity Governance
