9 August 2023 : Daily Current Affairs
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1. What is the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2023 proposed by Centre?
Topic: GS2 – Indian polity.
Context:
- The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023, aims to enhance ease of living and ease of doing business.
More information about the Jan Vishwas Bill 2023:
- It proposes to amend 183 provisions in 42 Central Acts across various sectors.
- The Bill converts fines into penalties, eliminating the need for court prosecution for punishments.
- Imprisonment as a penalty for certain offences is removed.
- Changes include amendments to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
- Controversy surrounds changes to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, with concerns about public health impact.
- Critics argue that the Bill reduces penalties for violating drug regulations and licenses.
- Supporters, including the Health Minister, emphasize the need for balanced regulation to foster industry growth and provide quality medicines.
2. Economic boycott of minorities — a new form of untouchability
Topic: GS1 – Indian Society.
Context:
- Muslim meat traders in Gurugram, Haryana, fear reopening shops after violent clashes during a VHP rally.
- Calls to boycott Muslim-run businesses were reportedly made in a local mahapanchayat.
- Similar incidents of economic boycotts of Muslims have been observed.
Impact of economic boycott on particular community:
- Economic boycott leads to marginalization and exclusion of targeted community.
- Adverse impact on livelihoods and economic opportunities
- Creates social divisions and tensions within society.
- Undermines social cohesion and harmony.
- Hinders community’s progress and development.
- Amplifies inequalities and discrimination.
- Challenges the principles of equality and human rights.
- Hinders overall societal growth and cooperation.
Economic boycott – as a new form of untouchability:
- Economic boycott reflects a modern manifestation of untouchability.
- Emerges from political agendas, not religious beliefs.
- Targets specific communities based on divisive ideologies.
- Aims to create exclusion and social segregation.
- Undermines principles of equality and human rights.
- Uses economic means to assert dominance and control.
- Impedes progress and well-being of marginalized groups.
3. Should Constitution be amended to make Article 370 permanent, asks CJI
Topic: GS2 – Indian Society.
Context:
- Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud emphasizes India’s reliance on established institutions like Parliament for public opinions, not Brexit-style referendums.
More about the news:
- Reacting to a challenge against the dilution of Article 370, Chief Justice Chandrachud responded to senior advocate Kapil Sibal’s submission.
- Sibal argued that dilution of Article 370 without understanding the will of Jammu and Kashmir’s people was improper.
- Chief Justice Chandrachud stated that India’s constitutional democracy doesn’t involve Brexit-like referendums, highlighting reliance on established institutions.
- Sibal claimed the Union government diluted Article 370 through executive acts, including dissolution of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.
- The nature of Article 370’s permanence was discussed, and Chief Justice questioned if it was deemed permanent based on its non-abrogation by Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly.
4. RS again passes four Bills in the absence of the Opposition
Topic: GS2 – Indian Society.
Context:
- Four Bills were discussed and passed in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, in the absence of Opposition members who walked out due to the Manipur violence issue.
- Despite the Opposition’s boycott, around a dozen Bills have been passed in the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.
Concerns about bypassing a opposition while passing a bill:
- Bills being passed without major discussions and opposition boycott raises concerns about lack of democratic debate and scrutiny.
- Bypassing proper discussions may lead to inadequate understanding of the implications and potential flaws in the legislation.
- It can undermine the role of the opposition in holding the government accountable and ensuring checks and balances.
- Passing bills without comprehensive discussions may result in hasty decisions that could have long-term consequences.
- It could lead to public discontent and undermine public trust in the legislative process.
Way forward:
- Strengthen Parliamentary Procedures: Reinforce the importance of parliamentary debates and discussions as essential components of the legislative process.
- Ensure Transparency: Make legislative proceedings more transparent by providing live streaming of parliamentary sessions and making the details of bills, amendments, and discussions readily accessible to the public.
- Enhance Committee Scrutiny: Empower parliamentary committees to thoroughly examine bills before they are presented in the House. Committees can analyze the merits, drawbacks, and potential impacts of proposed legislation, enabling a more informed debate.
- Strengthen Opposition Oversight: Empower the opposition to play a robust role in scrutinizing bills and holding the government accountable for its actions, ensuring a healthy balance of power.
- Review Existing Rules: Regularly assess and update parliamentary rules and procedures to ensure they are relevant, efficient, and conducive to informed decision-making.
Uphold Democratic Values: Emphasize the principles of democracy, transparency, and accountability in all legislative processes to promote responsible and responsive governance.
5. Fiscal firepower necessary to handle exogenous shocks
Topic: GS3 – Indian economy.
Context:
- The Finance Ministry of India has stated that there hasn’t been a favorable change in global headwinds and associated risks since the Union Budget was presented in February.
More about the news:
- The ministry emphasized the need for India to retain “fiscal firepower” in order to effectively manage external shocks.
- Due to the ongoing global uncertainties and risks, the Finance Ministry conveyed its inability to release the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) as mandated by the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act.
- The MTEF requires assumptions about economic growth and revenue receipts to provide meaningful expenditure projections for the next two years.
- The ministry also highlighted the necessity for additional flexibility in expenditure management and fiscal consolidation to manage exogenous shocks and global uncertainties.
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