UPSC EXAM QUIZ 26.07.2024

Explanation:

• Central Bureau of Investigation will now have to take permission from the state government for investigation in Madhya Pradesh too. The state government has issued a notification regarding investigation in the state under the powers of Section-3 of the Delhi Subject Police Establishment Act.

Madhya Pradesh Mandate Prior Consent for CBI Inquiries

• This decision considers changes in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and recent consultations with the CBI.
• Also under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, agencies need permission to conduct inquiries against government officials.
• It provides that no enquiry or inquiry or investigation shall be conducted by a police officer into any offence alleged to have been committed by a public servant under the PC Act without prior approval from the appropriate authority.

Explanation:

• Defence Ministry has notified the Fifth Positive Indigenisation List for Defence Items, aimed at promoting self-reliance and reducing imports and boosting the domestic defence sector.
• Recent developments have underlined the need for India to have a comprehensive internal security plan. As India’s international stature grows and its economy strengthens, ensuring internal cohesion and addressing security challenges becomes paramount.

Key features of the Fifth Positive Indigenisation List

• Objective and Scope: The Fifth Positive Indigenisation List includes 346 items aimed at promoting self-reliance in the defence sector and reducing dependence on imports by Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). It ensures that these items are procured exclusively from Indian industry, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Startups. These items include strategically critical Line Replacement Units (LRUs), systems, sub-systems, assemblies, sub-assemblies, spares, components and raw materials.

Explanation:

• Indian government officially lifted a ban that prevented public servants from participating in the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).This decision, issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), removed references to the RSS from official memorandums dating back to 1966, 1970, and 1980.
• This circular is only for central government employees. State governments have their own Conduct Rules for their employees, and issue such instructions from time to time.

DoPT’s Directive

• On 9th July 2024, the DoPT announced the removal of references to the RSS from Official Memorandums (OM) issued in 1966, 1970, and 1980.
• The RSS is no longer considered a "political" organisation, allowing central government employees to participate in its activities without penalties under Rule 5(1) of the Conduct Rules.
• However, this reclassification does not apply to the Jamaat-e-Islami, which remains a political organisation, prohibiting government officials from engaging in its activities.

Explanation:

• Bhartiya Bhasha Anubhag will be established by the government for translations to and from Hindi.
• Union Budget has allocated ₹56 crore to establish the ‘Bhartiya Bhasha Anubhag’ (Indian Languages Department) for the development of a platform to facilitate the translation of various languages into Hindi and vice-versa.
• According to the Official Languages Act, 1963, Hindi and English language are used between Ministries and State governments.
• For the first time, proceedings of the Lok Sabha has become available in 10 languages in real time.
• About ₹88 crore has been allocated for the holistic development of islands in Union Territories.
• 700 crore and ₹150 crore have been allocated for the ‘Modernisation of Forensic Capacity’ and ‘National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement’ respectively.
• The allocation to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems has been increased from ₹264 crore to ₹520 crore in 2024-25.
• Border Infrastructure Maintenance and Capital Outlay has seen an increase of ₹211 crore.
• ₹1,050 crore has been allocated for the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP).

Explanation:

• IRCTC has been upgraded from 'Schedule B' to 'Schedule A' category Central Public Sector Enterprises by the Government of India.
• The Ministry of Railways announced the upgrade of IRCTC from 'Schedule B' to 'Schedule A' Category CPSE.
• IRCTC has shown a CAGR of 50.63 per cent between Fiscal 2022 and Fiscal 2024 in total income.
• It declared dividend of Rs 280 crores, Rs 440 and Rs 520 crores for 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24, respectively.
• Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is in its 25th year of incorporation. It is a Mini-Ratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways.
• Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation was established in 1999.
• It is headquartered in New Delhi. Sanjay Kumar Jain is its chairman and MD.
• It provides ticketing, catering, and tourism services for Indian Railways.