Judicial performance index mooted
Need for index Creation of a judicial performance index that could help High Courts and their chief justices keep track of the performance and processes at district courts and subordinate…
Intellectual property rights awareness campaign in schools
Intellectual Property Rights Policy Management Framework Source : PIB GS III : Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights…
SC for broad anti-torture legislation
India may be finding it tough to secure extraditions because there is a fear within the international community that the accused persons would be subject to torture in India. SC…
Govt plans ID for cows
Government committee has recommended unique identification numbers for cows as one way to prevent their trafficking, according to documents filed by the central government with the Supreme Court. About the…
NITI Aayog moots taxing agriculture income
Government think-tank NITI Aayog has suggested that agriculture income be brought under the purview of personal Income Tax in a bid to curb tax evasion. Key Facts At the Governing…
India : world’s fifth largest military spender
India’s military expenditure grew around 8.5 per cent in 2016, making it the world’s fifth largest spender at $55.9 billion, figures released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri)…
Centre mulls nodal body for transport
The Centre has begun discussions to set up a national level nodal body for all transport-related matters across modes including aviation, railways, surface transport and waterways. Proposed ‘Logistics and Integrated…
Child artistes can work only for 5 hours a day
Labour Ministry has proposed draft rules to fix the working conditions for child artistes and for employing children in family enterprises. The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016,…
NITI Aayog third meeting
NITI Aayog third meeting Source : The Hindu GS III : Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Why in News ? The…
Indo-Bangla bridge connectivity
Tripura government has commenced the land acquisition process for the construction of India-Bangladesh Friendship Bridge. About the Project India-Bangladesh Friendship Bridge constructed over river Feni that demarcates boundaries between the…