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Features of the act   The recently passed bill will amend the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.  It increases the paid maternity leave for pregnant women working in the organised sector from 12 weeks to 26 weeks.  The 26 weeks of leave will be for the first two pregnancies.  For the third child, … Read more DMPQ: Maternity benefit amendment act (act)

The Constitution of India provides for the following three kinds of funds for the Central government: Consolidated Fund of India (Article 266) Public Account of India (Article 266) Contingency Fund of India (Article 267) Consolidated Fund of India It is a fund to which all receipts are credited and all payments are debited. In other … Read more DMPQ- Describe the different types of Central govt. funds given in the constitution of India.

The Union Cabinet  gave its approval to the National Policy on Electronics 2019 (NPE 2019), proposed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The Policy envisions positioning India as a global hub for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing – (ESDM) by encouraging and driving capabilities in the country for developing core components, including … Read more DMPQ:What are the salient features of National Electronic Policy?

Above articles were added by the 103rd constitutional amendment act. The aim of the amendment is to provide reservation upto 10% to economic weaker section. It is above the existing quota of reservation. Art 15(6) –  Provided for the reservation in education Institute. Art 16(6)- Provided for reservation in employment to government jobs. They are … Read more DMPQ- Art 15(6) and art 16(6) introduced recently in Indian Constitution aimed for positive discrimination. Critically analyse.

The Parliamentary system of government refers to “a system of government having the real executive power vested in a cabinet composed of members of the legislature who are individually and collectively responsible to the legislature. Reasons for adopting Parliamentary government are as follows: Because of the familiarity with the previous government of India act 1909,1919 … Read more DMPQ- Why our constitutional makers adopted parliamentary form of government?

Types of audits   Product audit– An examination of a particular product or service (hardware, processed material, software) to evaluate whether it conforms to requirements (that is, specifications, performance standards, and customer requirements).   Process audit– A verification that processes are working within established limits. It evaluates an operation or method against predetermined instructions or … Read more DMPQ: What are the Different types of Audit?

. NITI Aayog has been entrusted with the role to co-ordinate ‘Transforming our world:  the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ (called as SDGs). Moving ahead from  the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), SDGs have been evolved through a long  inclusive process for achievement during 2016-2030. The SDGs cover 17 goals and 169 related targets resolved in … Read more DMPQ- Discuss the importance of Niti Aayog in developing plans and policies for continous growth and development of India.

.  In 1986, Rajiv Gandhi government appointed a committee on ‘Revitalization of Panchayati Raj Institutions for Democracy and Development’ under the chairmanship of L M Singhvi. It made the following recommendations that the Panchayati Raj institutions should be constitutionally recognized, protected and preserved. For this purpose, a new chapter should be added in the Constitution … Read more DMPQ- Trace the evolution of Constitutionalisation of Panchayati raj institutions.

  Opaqueness in the governance architecture of Judiciary. The basis of selection of judges is still under the sheet of secrecy. Judiciary is not under RTI. This also reduces the quotient of transparency. Power of contempt of court make judiciary omnipotent and even a rational and constructive criticism is avoided by the public. There are … Read more DMPQ: What are the causes of corruption in Judiciary? (Polity)

Civil Society and Political movement in India   India is a civilized country with rich cultural heritage. With the advent of the Britishers, western values entered in this society. There was a conflict between the modernity and age old traditional values. While some blindly followed the modern life of the west, revivalists like Dayananda and … Read more DMPQ: Write an Essay on Civil Society and Political movement in India.