Grievance redressal Current Affairs, GK & News
Convergence of Ride-hailing platforms in National Consumer Helpline
Ride-hailing companies such as Ola and Uber were directed by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) to become convergence partners in the National Consumer Helpline (NCH). What is the need for convergence? Converges ensures better grievance redressal for consumers. It will also ensure compliance with Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and E-commerce Rules, 2020. What are ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Consumer helpline • Grievance redressal • Ministry of Consumer Affairs • Ola • Uber
Punjab Prison Rules, 2021
The Punjab Cabinet recently approved Punjab Prison Rules, 2021. These rules were approved under the Prison Act, 1894. Background The Punjab Jail Manual of 1996 has become archaic. There is a need to update it in the changed scenario of modernisation. Punjab Prison Rules, 2021 New security parameters such as effective surveillance and safe custody ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: CCTV • CCTV Surveillance • Grievance redressal • jail • mental health care • Prison • Prison Act of 1894 • Prison Reforms • Punjab Prison Rules
National Commission for Women: WhatsApp Number for Pregnant Women
The National Commission for Women recently launched the WhatsApp number for pregnant women. The helpline number is 9354954224. It is a “message only” helpline number. It will provide round the clock medical assistance to expectant mothers all over the country. The National Commission for Women has set up a dedicated team to look after the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Grievance redressal • National Commission for Women (NCW) • National Family Health Survey • WhatsApp • Women Empowerment
PRAGATI
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently chaired the 33rd PRGATI interaction. During the meeting, projects worth of Rs 1.41 lakh crores were reviewed. These projects were taken up by DPIIT, Ministry of Railways, Power Minister and Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways. What is PRAGATI? PRAGATI is Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. It aims to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Chief secretary • Digital data management • Grievance redressal • grievance redressal process • National Informatics Centre (NIC) • PM Modi • PRAGATI • PRAGATI platform • PRAGATI portal • prime minister office
JK-IGRAMS: New Grievance Redress System unveiled in J&K
The Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) of Jammu and Kashmir has launched the ‘Jammu and Kashmir- Integrated Grievance Redress and Monitoring System'(JK-IGRAMS). Key Points The system will create an interface with the public. It will focus on governance issues in the Union Territory. It will be providing a grievance redressal mechanism thus ensuring the good governance. With this ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Back to Village Programme • Grievance redressal • Jammu and Kashmir • JK-IGRAMS