1. Indian Heritage

• Culture

• Modern Indian history

• The Freedom Struggle

• Post-independence

• Indian Society

A. population and associated issues

B. poverty and developmental issues

C.urbanization

   7. Geographical features

8.Indian Constitution

9. Polity

Government holds Meeting with Floor Leaders of Political Parties ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

A meeting of the Government with Floor Leaders of all Political Parties was held under the Chairmanship of Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, here today, before the start of the Winter Session of Parliament, 2023. In his opening address, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi informed that the Winter Session of Parliament will commence on Monday, the 4^th December, 2023 and subject to exigencies of Government Business, the session may conclude on Friday, the 22^nd December, 2023. The Session will provide 15 sittings spread over a period of 19 days. He also informed that tentatively 19 items of Legislative Business and 2 items of Financial Business have been identified for being taken up during this session.

LIST OF BILLS LIKELY TO BE TAKEN UP DURING THE 14^TH SESSON OF 17^TH LOK SABHA AND 262^nd SESSION OF RAJYA SABHA

I – LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS:-

1. The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2023, as passed by Lok Sabha.
2. The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023, as passed by Rajya Sabha.
3. The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, as passed by Rajya Sabha.
4. The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Castes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023
5. The Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023
6. The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023
7. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023
8. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
9. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
10. The Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
11. The Post Office Bill, 2023
12. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023
13. The Boilers Bill, 2023
14. The Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill, 2023
15. The Central Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill 2023
16. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Amendment) Bill, 2023
17. The Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2023
18. The National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second (Amendment) Bill, 2023
19. The Central Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023

II – FINANCIAL BUSINESS:-

1. Presentation, Discussion and Voting on First Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for the year 2023-24 and introduction, consideration and passing of the related Appropriation Bill.
2. Presentation, Discussion and Voting on Demands for Excess Grants for the year 2020-21 and introduction, consideration and passing of the related Appropriation Bill.

 

10. Governance

A. institutions

the 6th ICC India Arbitration Day in New Delhi today

he Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, while inaugurating the 6th ICC India Arbitration Day in New Delhi today, echoed the sentiments of the Chief Justice, Dr. DY Chandrachud who had reflected on the lack of diversity in appointing arbitrators, noting that retired judges dominate the field while other qualified candidates (such as lawyers & academicians) are overlooked. CJI had recently remarked that the arbitration space in India resembles an “old boys’ club”. VP observed that nowhere in the world is arbitration in such tight fist control as in our country and there is a need to unshackle the system from this grip to make it credible & creditable.

Shri Dhankhar further stressed that our growing economy & fast pace of development require robust, structured arbitration institutions in the country as a sign of our Aatmanirbharta. “Time has come when we need to introspect, move forward by bringing about necessary changes, including if required by legislation,” he added.

Observing that judicial interventions in our country and elsewhere have reduced arbitration just as a tier in the normal litigation process, VP called for evolving a mechanism where the arbitration process does not suffer judicial interventions.

Referring to the high growth trajectory of the Indian economy, the Vice President said that in such case, there are bound to be commercial disputes because people may have different perceptions about a particular point of view. We therefore are in need of having an arbitration system that is robust, fast, scientific, effective, and delivers with the best of human brains, he stressed.

Listing many advantages of institutional arbitration as compared to Ad-hoc one, Shri Dhankhar said that the world economic order will go to greater heights & there will be equitable progress if the dispute resolution mechanism is fairly equitable and conclusive. “There has been some growth in our country of arbitrary institutions but those Institutions need to take central space and necessary changes in law are required to be effected to make them all meaningful,” he noted. He further stressed that the development of arbitration institutions has to be a deep professional commitment and “this cannot be a past time.”

“You have to be very passionate about the arbitration process. The arbitral bar has to be evolved, stand alone not as collateral of the main bar. It is a very expert subject and your contribution in giving cutting edge to the growth of economy in our country and in the globe is pivotal,” he underlined.

B. regulatory

C. Government policies

D. role of NGOs

E. measures

11. Social Justice

A. Welfare schemes

President to confer National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)-2023 on International Day of Persons with Disabilities tomorrow

National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the year 2023, are being given under following categories:-

I           National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities-2023 Individual Excellence

1) Sarvshrestha Divyangjan

2) Shrestha Divyangjan

(A) Locomotor Disability- (Locomotor, Muscular Disability. Dwarfism, Acid Attack VictiSushri, Leprosy Cured, Cerebral Palsy)

(B) Visual Impairment – (Blindness, Low Vision)

(C) Hearing Impairment (Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Speech & Language disability.

(D) Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation, Mental Behavior, Specific Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder)

(E) Any specified disability except the disabilities mentioned from Sr. (a) to (d) above.  

3) Shrestha Divyang Bal/Balika  

4) Sarvshrestha Vyakti – Divyangjano Ke Sashaktikaran Ke Liye Karyarath

5) Sarvshrestha Punarvas Peshevar (Rehabilitation Professional/ worker) – Divyangatha  Ke Kheshtra Mein Karyarath  

II.  National Award for Institutions engaged in Empowering Persons with Disabilities-2023

 a. Divyang Sashaktikaran Hetu Sarvshrestha Sansthan (Private organization, NGO)

 b. Divyangao Ke Liye Sarvshrestha Niyoktha – (Govt.organisation/ PSEs/Autonomous bodies /Pvt. Sector)  

      c. Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan KeKaryanvayan/Badhamukta Vatavaran Ke Srijan Mein Sarvshrestha Rajya/UT/Zila  

d. Sarvshrestha Sugamya Yatayat ke Sadhan/Soochana Ewam Sanchar Prodyogiki (Govt./Private organization)  

e. Divyangjano Ke Adhikar Adhiniyam/UDID Evam Divyang Sashktikaran ki Anya Yojanaon ke Karyanvayan Mein Sarvshrestha Rajya/UT/Zila  

f. Divyangjano Ke Adhikar Adhiniyam, 2016 Ke Apne Rajya Mein Karyanvayan Mein Sarvshrestha Rajya Divayngjan Aayukta

g. Punarvaas Peshewaron Ke Vikas Mein Sanlagn Sarvshrestha  Sangathan   

 

B Health      

India joins Executive Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission

ndia has been unanimously elected as a member representing Asian region in the Executive Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) during its 46th meeting being held at FAO Headquarters at Rome.

Executive Committee is an important arm of the CAC and the member countries have a considerable interest in getting its membership. In this capacity, India would not only get an opportunity to contribute substantially in the International standard setting process for different food product categories but will also be involved in the decision making process. The Executive Committee supports in the management of the Commission’s programme of standards development by conducting a “critical review” of proposals to undertake work and monitors the progress of standards development.

The Executive Committee comprises of the Chair, three vice Chairs, six regional coordinators and seven elected representatives from the various geographical regions of Codex.

C. Education

D. Human Resources

E. poverty and hunger

12. International relations

A. India and its neighbourhood

B. groupings and agreements

C.Indian diaspora

13. Economic Development

A. Government Budgeting

Economic nationalism cannot be compromised for fiscal gain, cautions

The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, today highlighted the importance of nurturing economic nationalism to accelerateIndia’s progress.  Questioning the use of foreign exchange for importing non-essential items, the Vice-President appealed to trade, industry and business to uphold economic nationalism, and stressed on the need to sensitise every citizen towards the same. Cautioning that economic nationalism must not be compromised for fiscal gain, he said “Our economy will get a quantum jump when we subscribe to this enlightened idea.”

Delivering the Dr.Rajendra Prasad Memorial Lecture 2023, organised by All India Radio (Akashvani), on the theme ‘Rise of India as an Economic Powerhouse’ at Akashvani Bhavan in New Delhi today, the Vice-President paid tribute to Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of independent India. He acknowledged the crucial role played by Dr. Rajendra Prasad at the helm of India’s Constituent Assembly, and called upon all legislators to emulate the behaviour of members of the Constituent Assembly for the progress of the nation. 

Tracing the journey of India’s economy from being one of the Fragile Five to becoming the fifth largest in the world, the Vice-President made note of India’s landmark achievements that are scripting history. Commending India’s global stature, Vice-President Dhankhar said that the entire world today looks up to India as a leading voice on global matters.

Observing the challenge of climate change that threatens all humanity, the Vice-President called for the optimum utilisation of natural resources and said that one’s fiscal power should not determine the usage of such resources as water, petroleum, electricity. Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, Shri Dhankhar reminded the audience that “The earth has enough for everyone’s need, but not for everyone’s greed”.

Underlining the significance of All India Radio as a platform for taking critical messages to all corners of the country, the Vice-President drew stressed on the role played by the Prime Minister’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ in giving the medium of radio a new recognition. He also emphasised on the importance of radio as a medium for neutralising false, orchestrated narratives and ensuring that authentic information reaches citizens.

B. industrial

E.issues

14. Technology

 

15. Environment

Time to define “Bio-vision” for Bharat, 

Addressing the first-ever meeting of the BRIC Society after its registration on 10th November, 2023 after getting the Cabinet approval, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that time has come for defining “Bio-vision” for Bharat.

Dr Jitendra Singh today said that the new Apex Autonomous Society called Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) will fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vision for Atma Nirbhar Bharat in areas like healthcare, food and energy needs by scaling biotech research and innovation.

Dr Jitendra Singh said, Indian Bio-economy recorded 13 times increase in the last ten years.

The Minister quoted PM Modi as saying, “India is not too far from reaching the league of top-10 countries in Biotech’s global ecosystem”. He added that BRIC is going to be a testimony to this and again by inculcating the spirit of Sabka Prayas, the government is bringing together the best minds on a unified platform.

Dr Jitendra Singh informed that the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology is functioning as the nodal agency for promotion of Biotechnology in the country. It was accorded the Cabinet approval for rationalization of its 14 Autonomous Institutions (AIs) by subsuming them under one Apex Autonomous Society viz. Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC), for centralized and unified governance to maximize impact of biotech research across the country.

Dr Jitendra Singh described the BRIC meeting as a historical event in India’s Biotech Ecosystem, where elite institutions are consolidating their efforts to impact the biotech R&D ecosystem. He expressed hope that BRIC will prospectively enrich India’s progress in every front including economy and employment. The Minister said, as accomplished institution-builders, he would like to seek their views for defining the Bio-Vision for Bharat in this significant meeting, as they are supposed to bring in tremendous value to this noble mission.

Dr Jitendra Singh also pointed out that this is one of the first Departments in the Government of India to have successfully executed “Rationalization of Autonomous Bodies” for process and performance enhancement of its Autonomous bodies.

Dr Jitendra Singh said, some of the significant changes that will be driven by BRIC include that each of the 14 subsumed BRIC Institutions will maintain their distinct research mandates, governed by one Governing Body, at BRIC. He said, Institutes would be allowed utilization of institutional lab space, not exceeding one third, for researchers from outside DBT institutes and their collaborators (from industry or other institutes) to carry out R&D for start-ups emerging out of institutional research.

Dr Jitendra Singh also underlined that BRIC and its Institutes can engage in public-private research partnerships and receive endowments including funds from non-Governmental resources for research-related activities.

Dr Jitendra Singh also added that new Ph.D programs across BRIC institutions with a common course curriculum at RCB and immersion training for field or experimental studies for validating research hypotheses prior to thesis work. During the Immersion phase (for about 3 months) students will get additional fellowships from Grand Challenges India program. Additionally, to enhance the scientific character of the institutions, additional 120 scientific positions are being brought in. Parity across levels and cadres are also being pursued. Further improving service prospects for scientists are also being taken up, the Minister added.

16. Security

 

 

17. Disaster Management