Category: Factly: Polity and Nation

News: Twenty rebel TMC MPs claimed merger with NCPI and sought protection under the Tenth Schedule’s merger exception. About Tenth Schedule and Party Mergers The Tenth Schedule was inserted by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985 to prevent political defections and ensure stability in the parliamentary system. It provides for disqualification of legislators who voluntarily… Continue reading Tenth Schedule and Party Mergers

News: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of the Chairperson and Members of the National Statistical Commission (NSC). About National Statistical Commission (NSC) National Statistical Commission (NSC) is an autonomous advisory body that serves as the nodal agency for core statistical activities in India. Establishment: India established the NSC in 2005 through a Resolution… Continue reading National Statistical Commission (NSC)

News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on the theme “Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047.” About NITI Aayog Governing Council NITI Aayog Governing Council: It is the apex body of NITI Aayog that provides a platform for cooperative federalism and national development discussions. Legal Basis: NITI Aayog was… Continue reading NITI Aayog Governing Council

News: The proposed Cockroach Janta Party raised questions about whether a cockroach can be allotted as an election symbol. About Allotment of Election Symbols to Political Parties Governed by: The Election Commission of India allots election symbols to political parties and candidates under the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968. Legal and Administrative Framework: Reserved… Continue reading Allotment of Election Symbols to Political Parties