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Process to remove the Vice President of India

News: The opposition parties have decided to move a no confidence motion against the Vice President of India. Process to Remove The Vice President of India. About the removal process The Vice President can be removed from his/her office before the completion of the term. The resolution for removal of Vice President can be introduced… Continue reading Process to remove the Vice President of India

National Human Rights Commission

News: Human Rights Day is observed on 10th December every year to commemorate the adoption of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To celebrate the Human Rights Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is organising a programme at the Plenary Hall of the Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. About NHRC It is a statutory body established… Continue reading National Human Rights Commission

Martial Law

News: Recently, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, accusing the opposition of endangering democracy and national stability. About Martial Law Martial law is a temporary state of emergency imposed by the government to manage unforeseen threats and crises within the country. During martial law, military authorities assume control of civil administration and… Continue reading Martial Law

Inner Line Permit (ILP) system

News: Recently, the Manipur government began reviewing the ILP system due to violations, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement. About Inner Line Permit (ILP) It is an official travel document issued by the concerned state government to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area for a limited period. It is obligatory… Continue reading Inner Line Permit (ILP) system

PRAGATI Platform

News: A recent Oxford study has praised India’s PRAGATI platform for its outstanding role in digital governance, particularly in infrastructure and social development. About PRAGATI Platform PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) was launched on March 25, 2015. It is a multipurpose and multi-modal platform designed to address public grievances. It also monitors and reviews key… Continue reading PRAGATI Platform

Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution

News: Kuki leaders in Assam’s Karbi Anglong have agreed to surveys in their villages to check for people from Manipur. Karbi Anglong is governed under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. About Sixth Schedule Article 244(2) of the Indian Constitution provides for the Sixth Schedule that applies to the administration of tribal areas in… Continue reading Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution

SC statement on Socialism and secularism in India and the Preamble Amendment

Source: This post on SC statement on Socialism in India and the Preamble Amendment has been created based on the article “Socialism in India means a welfare state not dictatorial dogma, says CJI Sanjiv Khanna” published in The Hindu on 23rd November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Supreme Court recently gave statement on a… Continue reading SC statement on Socialism and secularism in India and the Preamble Amendment

Supreme Court Allows Telcos to Claim CENVAT Credit for Mobile Towers and Shelters

Source: This post on Supreme Court Allows Telcos to Claim CENVAT Credit for Mobile Towers and Shelters has been created based on the article “Telcos can claim CENVAT credit for towers, shelters: SC” ublished in The Hindu on 21st November 2024. Why in news? The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment allowing telecom companies to… Continue reading Supreme Court Allows Telcos to Claim CENVAT Credit for Mobile Towers and Shelters

High Representation of Women Councillors in India

Source: This post on High Representation of Women Councillors in India has been created based on the article “T.N. has highest number of women councillors: report “ published in The Hindu on 20th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, a road map on urban transformation in India was released. Findings of the report Nearly 46%… Continue reading High Representation of Women Councillors in India

CAG Highlights Key Challenges in Urban Local Bodies

Source: This post on CAG Highlights Key Challenges in Urban Local Bodies Across 18 States has been created based on the article “What is ailing urban local bodies in 18 states: CAG flags 42% resource-expenditure gap, 37% staff vacancy” published in Indian express on 16th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the CAG released a… Continue reading CAG Highlights Key Challenges in Urban Local Bodies

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