Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA):

GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention.   Context: Following the recent killings of 14 civilians in Nagaland, the Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has demanded the repeal of the Armed Forces …

CAMPA Funds:

GS Paper 3: Topics covered: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Context: The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) has so far disbursed ₹48,606 crore to 32 States. Chhattisgarh and Odisha have had the maximum amount transferred to them, or close to ₹5,700 crore each followed by Jharkhand and Maharashtra …

NDPS Bill, 2021:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and issues surrounding.   Context: The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was recently introduced in Lok Sabha. It seeks to replace an ordinance promulgated on September 30 this year.   Objective of the Bill? The bill was introduced by the government to rectify an error …