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______________has become the first state to implement the ‘right to walk’.
* Right to walk make it mandatory for all road-owning agencies, including the NHAI, to
provide footpaths and cycle tracks on the road.

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Punjab

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e-GramSwaraj:

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A user-friendly web-based portal that unifies the planning, accounting, and monitoring
functions of Gram Panchayats.

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SWAMITVA Scheme:

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Provides the ‘record of rights’ to village household owners and issuance of
property cards to the property owners

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the ______________ released its report titled “Finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions”

  1. NITI Aayog
  2. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
  3. CAG
  4. RBI
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

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Committee on Subordinate legislations of ___________released ’Delay in framing of
rules under various acts by the ministries’ report.

A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha

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Rajya Sabha

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Capacity Building Commission (CBC) and ministry of ______________organized a National Workshop on Capacity Building of ULBs.

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MoHUA

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73rd Constitutional Amendment act of 1992: _______of seats of PRIs and ___ offices of Chairperson at all levels of PRIs (covered by Part IX) are reserved for
women.

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1/3rd , 1/3rd

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The Women and Men in India 2022 report was released by the Ministry of _________

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Statistics and Programme Implementation

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_______________
presented a report on “Review of the working of
Legal aid under the Legal Services Authorities
Act, 1987”

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Parliamentary Standing Committee on
Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice

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The Patron-in-Chief of NALSA is the ____________ and the Executive Chairman is the ______________

Statute - ?

Income should be less than ____ lakh if appearing before SC and taking benefit of NALSA

A

Chief Justice of India,

second senior-most judge of the Supreme Court.

NALSA ACT

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( for HC - criteria varies acc to state )

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Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA) Scheme: Introduced by the
____________ to create awareness through the use of technology and developing simplified
Information, Education and Communication (IEC) material for the masses. Its components include,

o Nyaya Bandhu: ?_________
o ____________: For mainstreaming legal aid to marginalized communities through the Common Service Centers (CSCs).
o Legal Literacy and Legal Awareness Programme (LLLAP): To enable the vulnerable sections of
society to have information about their legal rights and entitlements

Article _________ of Indian constitution - free legal aid to poor

A

Department of Justice, Ministry of Law

To create a pan India framework for dispensation of pro bono legal services.

Tele Law

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Nyaya Mitra scheme was launched by the Ministry of _____________, Government of India.

Launched in 2017 to facilitate the District Judiciary in getting more than ________-year-old
pending court cases disposed of by providing legal aid to the litigants.

  • Supreme Court Middle Income Group Legal Aid Scheme: Provides legal services to middle-income group
    citizens, whose gross income does not exceed _____________.
A

Law and Justice,

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Rs.60,000/- p.m. or Rs. 7,50,000/-

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President of India recently granted assent to the passed Mediation Act 2023

Mediation Must be completed within ______days, which may be extended by another ____
days with the consent of the parties.
o A party may withdraw from mediation after two sessions.

A

120
60

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Nari Adalat under Mission Shakti:

Part of Sambal Sub-Scheme:
Operated under the Ministry of ____________
Aims to strengthen women’s safety, security, and empowerment.
Purpose:
Provides women with an _____________
Resolves cases of ____________ faced by women at ___________ level.
Functionality:
Engages with the public for awareness generation.
Gathers feedback for improvement in schemes.
Ensures effective public delivery of service.

A

Women and Child Development.

Alternate Grievance Redressal Mechanism.

petty nature (harassment, curtailment of rights, etc.)

Gram Panchayat

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Fast track court scheme

________________ (Centrally sponsored/ Central sector) Scheme implemented by __________ (Ministry)

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Centrally Sponsored Scheme
Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice.

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The ___________ Portal is established by the Ministry of Law and Justice to oversee the execution of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) aimed at enhancing the _infrastructure for the judiciary.

Scope: It primarily focuses on monitoring the implementation of schemes directed towards the development of infrastructure for the district and subordinate judiciary across India.

A

Nyaya Vikas

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The Justice Clock initiative was launched by the ____________
A. Supreme court
B. High court of Delhi
C. Ministry of law

A

Ministry of Law and Justice in India.

18
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Fast and Secure Transmission of Electronic Records (FASTER) by ____________, a
software to transmit Court Orders swiftly, and securely through electronic mode.
o SUVAS ?????????___________.
o e-SCR portal: ??_________________

A

SC

(Supreme Court Vidhik Anuvaad Software) to translate English
judgments into regional language

It provides the digital version of the apex court’s judgments in
the same manner they are reported in the official law report

19
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Election Commission has designed in-house software for complete Candidate
and election management through _____________.

A

‘ENCORE’

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DPDP Act, 2023: Introduces legal framework in India for consent-based protection of personal data in digital sphere.

Applicability: Covers processing of digital personal data within India and overseas if serving Indian data principals.

Evolution: Originated from report of Expert Committee ______________ , evolving from Personal Data Protection Act in 2019 to Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

Key Stakeholders: __________ grant consent, __________ manage data, and ___________ handle data processing.

Other Provisions: Include citizen’s rights, establishment of Data Protection Board of India, and penalties for non-compliance.

Legal Proceedings: Appeals against DPBI orders lie with __________ Court, which also takes up breaches suo moto; _______ courts lack jurisdiction on DPDP Act matters.

A

Justice Srikrishna Committee

Data principals
data fiduciaries
data processors

High
civil

21
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AAINA Dashboard for Cities:
Launched by the Ministry of ______________
Provides information on the status and progress of cities across five thematic areas.
_______________ offers support to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and States in the data submission process.

A

Housing & Urban Affairs.

Digital India Corporation (DIC)

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Panchayat Development Index (PDI)
* Recently, it is released by the Union Ministry ____________
o It provides a matrix to monitor and evaluate the progress of panchayats through
the scores achieved by them.
o It ranks panchayats on the basis of scores and categorize them into ________no. of grades.

A

of Panchayati Raj.
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Grades include A (75 to 90%), B (60-75), C (40-60%) and D (under 40%)

23
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________ has achieved the distinction of being the first full ‘e-governed state’ in India.

____________ : Offers a single portal for 900 public services to taluk-level offices, streamlining service delivery.

A

Kerala

e-Sevanam

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_____________________ Act: Establishes the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA).

Consumer Protection (Jurisdiction) Rules, 2021: Implements a ____-tier quasi-judicial system for consumer dispute resolution.

A

Consumer Protection

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__________ is a project initiated by the __________- to provide a turnkey solution for the quasi-judicial machinery of Consumer Dispute Redressal Commissions at the district, state, and national levels in India

The pecuniary jurisdiction of these commissions is as follows
:
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) - Higher than Rs. _______
State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC) - Higher than ___________
District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC) - ___________

A

ConfoNet
by the National Informatics Centre (NIC)

2 crore +
Rs. 50 Lakhs and up to Rs Two Crore

Up to Rs. 50 Lakhs

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Integrated Grievance Redress Mechanism (INGRAM) portal: ______________

A

Created to advise, redress grievances, and serve as a central registry for consumer complaints.

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E-____________Portal: Provides an online platform for consumers to approach consumer forums conveniently.

A

Daakhil

28
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____________________: New blended learning programme for management of civil servants in Central Secretariat

A

VIKAS (Variable & Immersive Karmayogi Advanced
Support)

29
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My iGOT: ??_________

A

Delivers targeted training courses of individual
officer

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Karamyogi Prarambh
* It is an online orientation programme under the Ministry of _____________
* The programme aims to provide all the necessary details related to government policies for newly
appointees recruited through Rozgar Melas.
o It includes a set of __________ courses curated to help all Rozgar Mela appointees.

  • It falls under the ambit of Mission Karmayogi
A

Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 is a significant reform, replacing the__________

Background:

Before the IPC, India relied on a mix of laws, including Parliamentary Acts, East India Company regulations, and religious laws.
The IPC was drafted in \_\_\_\_ by \_\_\_\_\_ and enacted in \_\_\_\_ after the 1857 Rebellion.
Various Law Commission reports over the years recommended amendments to the IPC.

Key Provisions:

Community Service: Introduced for the first time as punishment for petty offenses.

Increased Threshold for Gang Rape: Victim must be 18 or older to be classified as a major (previously 16).

Sexual Offenses: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ( criminalizes or decriminalizes)  sexual intercourse with a woman by deceit or false promises.

Sedition Removed and Replaced with penalties for:
    \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Organized Crime: Defined as a continuing unlawful activity like kidnapping, extortion, cybercrime, etc.

Hate Crimes: Murder or grievous hurt by a group based on race, caste, religion, etc., is punishable by:
    Death or life imprisonment and a fine for murder.
    Up to seven years imprisonment and a fine for grievous hurt.
A

Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860.

1837, Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1860

Exciting or attempting to excite secession, armed rebellion, or subversive activities.
Encouraging feelings of separatist activities.
Endangering the sovereignty or unity and integrity of India.

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Bezbaruah Committee, Viswanathan Committee, Malimath Committee, Madhav Menon Committe related to

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reform of IPC

33
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The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 is a new legislation that replaces the _______________

Here’s a breakdown of its key provisions:

Background:

The CrPC has a long history, with its first enactment in \_\_\_\_ under British rule. It underwent revisions in 1872, 1882, and most significantly in \_\_\_\_\_

Key Provisions:

Detention of Undertrials:
    Aims to reduce pretrial detention:
        First-time offenders who complete \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ of the maximum sentence "can" be released on bail.
        If an accused spends \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the maximum sentence in jail, they must be released on bail (excluding death penalty, life imprisonment, and those facing multiple charges).

Medical Examination:
    Streamlines investigation by allowing police officers to request medical examinations of the accused in specific cases, including rape.

Forensic Investigation:
Mandates forensic investigation for offenses punishable by at least _______ years’ imprisonment. This strengthens evidence collection.

Specimen Collection:
Empowers magistrates to order individuals to provide samples like signatures, handwriting, fingerprints, and voice samples for investigation purposes.
Timelines for Procedures:
Introduces time limits for various processes, including:
Submitting medical reports to investigators.
Delivering judgments.
Informing victims of investigation progress and charge framing.

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Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) of 1973.

1861, 1973.

one-third, half

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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 is a new law that replaces the ____________ Here’s a breakdown of its key provisions:

Background:

The IEA was enacted in 1872 to establish rules for evidence used in Indian courts for civil and criminal cases.

Key Provisions:

Electronic Evidence:
    Recognizes electronic or digital records as valid evidence, giving them the same legal weight as paper documents.

Electronic Oral Evidence:
    Allows witnesses to provide oral evidence electronically, not just in person.

Joint Trials:
Clarifies that a trial becomes a joint trial if one accused has absconded or not responded to an arrest warrant.

Special and Local Laws (SLL):

The passage of the BSA doesn’t address reforms to Special and Local Laws (SLL) yet. Here’s a breakdown of SLLs for your reference:

Cognizable Offenses:
    These are crimes where police can investigate and arrest without a magistrate's order (e.g., offenses under the Indian Penal Code).
SLLs:
    Special laws apply to specific subjects or issues (e.g., Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act).
    Local laws apply only to a particular region (e.g., Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act)
A

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) of 1872.

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Recently, the Registration of Birth and Death Act of 1969 underwent an amendment.

The registration of births and deaths falls under the _______ List in 7th Schedule

Background:

Key Features (1969 Act):
Appointment of Registrar General of India by the ____________ ( CG/SG)

Creates a national database of births and deaths.
Enables electronic birth and death certificates.
Makes Aadhaar linking optional for parents during birth registration (but mandatory for informant).
Allows data sharing between the national database and other databases like electoral rolls and ration cards (subject to approval).
Mandates using birth certificates for various purposes like school admission and government jobs.
Streamlines the appeal process for registration-related grievances.

Potential Issues:

Constitutionality: Linking Aadhaar and making birth certificates mandatory for certain rights raise questions about violating the right to education, voting rights, and privacy.
Data Sharing: Sharing data across databases without individual consent might infringe upon privacy rights.
Discrimination: Children without birth certificates (e.g., abandoned children) could face difficulties accessing education and other services.
Birth Certificate as Sole Proof: The bill heavily relies on birth certificates, potentially giving excessive power to birth certificate issuing authorities and creating perverse incentives
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Concurrent, Central government.,

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