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  • Pre-draft version of National Curriculum Framework for School Education

    Important for Prelims: Indian polityMains: General Studies Paper II Pre-draft version of National Curriculum Framework for School Education Key Highlights Teachings from Indian History: Curriculum for Secondary Stage: Objectives of this NCF Current Status  Mains Practice Question What are the important provisions of Pre-draft version of National Curriculum Framework for School Education. Chetan Bharat Learning…

  • Amendments to the Information Technology rules, 2021

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Amendments to the Information Technology rules, 2021 ⦁ The Ministry of Electronics and IT, notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Aim & Objective ⦁ To enforce greater due diligence by online gaming and social media intermediaries in…

  • Preventive Detention

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II Preventive detention, a colonial legacy, has the ability to confer arbitrary powers to the state: SC judgment https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/preventive-detention-a-colonial-legacy-has-the-ability-to-confer-arbitrary-powers-to-the-state-sc-judgment/article66722072.ece Preventive detention Issues Safeguards Suggestions Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following statements with regard to preventive detention in India is/are correct?1. The Detenue has no rights…

  • Special courts for speedy trial of legislators

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: SC for State-specific approach to setting up special courts for speedy trial of legislators Amicus curiae has flagged that criminal cases against legislators have leaped over the 5,000-mark, with 400 of them concerning heinous offences  Background : Jurisdiction: Read about other Supreme Court judgements: On UAPA, Consensual…

  • Supreme Court judgment on UAPA

    Important for Prelims: Indian Polity Mains: General Studies II NEWS: Supreme Court changes stand; now mere membership of a banned outfit is a crime under UAPA. the Supreme Court has set aside a series of its own judgments which had concluded that “mere membership” — unlike “active membership” — of an unlawful association or organisation…

  • OBC Listing

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II  Origin: OBCs in India OBC Listing: Constitutional Provisions for OBC Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements :1. 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act 2018 provided constitutional status to National Commission Backward Classes under article 338 B.2. After 105th Constitution Amendment Act, 2021, States will be able to…

  • National Security Act

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II National Security Act Administrative order of District Magistrate: Key Provisions of NSA :  Grounds of detention: Protection available under the Act Criticism against NSA  Misused by authorities:  Way ahead Practice Questions for Prelims The National Security Act is concerned witha) Public Safetyb) Controlling terrorismc) Preventive detentiond) Anti-…

  • Institutions of Eminence Scheme (IOE)

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: For private campuses, Institution of Eminence tag gift-wrapped in red tape. Private campuses get no money under IOE scheme but are promised significant autonomy — that’s only on paper.  Eligibility: Benefits:  Issues with the scheme: Practice Questions for Prelims . Consider the following statements regarding ‘Institute…

  •  Global Terrorism Index

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies Paper II NEWS: Afghanistan most impacted by terrorism for fourth straight year, India ranks 13th: Global Terrorism Index Globally, deaths from terrorism fell by nine per cent to 6,701 deaths, signifying a 38 per cent decrease from its peak in 2015.  Key findings of the GTI : Major…

  • Defence Acquisition Council

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: Defence Acquisition Council clears proposals worth ₹70,500 crore including several design and development cases https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-approves-capital-acquisition-of-military-hardware-worth-70584-crore/article66626827.ece  Highlights of Acquisition Proposals :  Defense Acquisition Council : Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know more about Chetan Bharat Learning’s Online…