Current Affairs Notes

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) performs the powers and functions assigned to it under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005. The Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005 extends to the whole of India except the State of … [Read more...] about NCPCR: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 came into force to curb Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) in India. Such offenses consider any sexual behavior with a child under the age of 18 to be illegal. A range of sexually illicit behaviors are included in Child Sexual Abuse (CSA), … [Read more...] about Child Sexual Abuse in India

Anti-Superstition Law is in discussion due to recent cases of human sacrifices in the country. Superstition, witchcraft, and black magic are irrational and harmful beliefs that cause physical and mental harm to the society. Such practices are prevalent globally as well. Read here to understand the … [Read more...] about Anti-Superstition Laws

Mission Vatsalya, a centrally sponsored scheme, is a plan for achieving the objectives of development and child protection that are in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mission emphasises children's rights, advocacy, and awareness while also developing the juvenile justice care … [Read more...] about Mission Vatsalya

Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in every aspect of life. One such important sector is AI in education. The use of AI applications in the education field can assist our teachers in increasing their efficiency by sparing them to perform high-level intellectual tasks in … [Read more...] about AI in Education

The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme was introduced in 1998.  KCC was introduced to enable the farmers to purchase agricultural input and draw cash for their production needs. In 2004, the scheme was further revised to cover long-term loans as well as the working capital load for agriculture and … [Read more...] about Kisan Credit Card (KCC)

The IT rules 2021 were amended in a major push towards an Open, Safe & Trusted, and Accountable Internet. The Ministry of Electronics and IT notified these amendments aimed at protecting the rights of Digital Nagriks. Read here to know more about the need for the amendments. The Information … [Read more...] about IT Rules 2021

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act's (UAPA) goal is to give authorities the ability to deal with activities that threaten India's integrity and sovereignty. A Committee on National Integration and Regionalization was established by the National Integration Council to consider the issue of … [Read more...] about UAPA: What is Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act?

What is Bharatmala Pariyojana? What are the features of Bharatmala Pariyojana? How does budget allocation take place in this project? What are the challenges of the Bharatmala Project? Read below to know more about it. The development of any nation depends on the transportation networks and the … [Read more...] about Bharatmala Pariyojana: Explained

What is Target Olympics Podium Scheme (TOPS)? What are the benefits provided under the scheme? Read on, to learn more. India is a lively nation with a history of strong sports fanaticism and fevered excitement. Yet, when it comes to Olympics, India's performance is dismal. Target Olympics … [Read more...] about Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)