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Recently, NSCSTI 2.0 framework was launched by the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

About National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutes

• Developed by: Capacity Building Commission (CBC) under Mission Karmayogi.
  • Mission Karmayogi aims to create a competent and future-ready civil service working towards effective public service delivery and an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

• The primary objectives of NSCSTI are to establish a baseline of capacities within Central Training Institutes, provide a structured tool to enhance the management of these institutes, and standardise capacity building by setting clear procedures for civil service training institutes.
• The NSCSTI 2.0 framework introduces
  • hybrid and AI-driven learning models, 
  • incorporates an inclusive design suitable for all levels of government training institutes, and
  • fosters the adoption of best practices by removing barriers between the public and private sectors.

In the 17th Lok Sabha session, Lok Sabha functioned for 88% of its scheduled time, while Rajya Sabha worked for 73%.

• In the 1950s, the Indian Parliament met for 120-140 days every year, now the number ranges between 60 to 70 days. 

Issues with Parliamentary Disruptions

• Weakening Democratic Accountability: Parliamentary debates let elected leaders question the government, but disruptions hinder this key part of democracy.
• Monetary cost:  The cost of running Parliament is around Rs 2.5 lakh per minute.
• Eroding Public Trust in Parliament: Frequent disruptions shift MPs’ focus from solving important issues to stalling proceedings.

Measures that can be adopted to address parliament disruption

• Ensuring dedicated time for Opposition: For e.g., the British Parliament sets aside 20 days each year for the opposition to decide the agenda.
• Strengthen ethics committees: To monitor and report disruptions, ensuring accountability.
• Annual Parliamentary Calendar: Calendar of sittings should be announced at the beginning of each year for limited flexibility.

Member of Parliaments across party lines submit motion in Parliament to remove Justice Yashwant Varma.

• A total of  145 Lok Sabha members have  signed a motion against Justice Verma under Articles 124, 217, and 218 of the Constitution.
• Also, the Rajya Sabha Chairman received a motion for the removal signed by more than 50 members of Rajya Sabha.

Constitutional provisions regarding removal of judges

•  Article 124(4): It deals with removal of judges of the Supreme Court. 
  • Grounds for Removal : Proven misbehavior and incapacity.
• Article 124(5): It deals with the power of parliament to regulate the procedure for the presentation of an address and for the investigation and proof of the misbehavior or incapacity of a Judge under clause (4)
  • Procedure is regulated by Judges Enquiry Act (1968). (enacted under article 124(5)).
• Article 217(1)(b): It deals with removal of a Judge of a High Court. 
  • It states that a High Court Judge may be removed from his office by the President in the manner provided in clause (4) of article 124 for the removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court.
• Article 218: It extends the Applicability of clause (4)  and clause (5) of article 124 to High courts.

Steps in removal process

Recently, NSCSTI 2.0 framework was launched by the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

About National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutes

• Developed by: Capacity Building Commission (CBC) under Mission Karmayogi.
  • Mission Karmayogi aims to create a competent and future-ready civil service working towards effective public service delivery and an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

• The primary objectives of NSCSTI are to establish a baseline of capacities within Central Training Institutes, provide a structured tool to enhance the management of these institutes, and standardise capacity building by setting clear procedures for civil service training institutes.
• The NSCSTI 2.0 framework introduces
  • hybrid and AI-driven learning models, 
  • incorporates an inclusive design suitable for all levels of government training institutes, and 
  • fosters the adoption of best practices by removing barriers between the public and private sectors.

Parliament has passed the Bills of Lading Bill 2025.

About Bills of Lading Bill 2025

• It aims to update and simplify the legal framework for shipping documents. 
• It will replace the Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856. 
• A bill of lading refers to a document issued by a freight carrier to a shipper. 
  • It contains details including the type, quantity, condition, and destination of goods being carried.