Category: Polity

Govt appoints Soma Roy Burman as new Controller General of Accounts

News:Government has appointed Soma Roy Burman as the new Controller General of Accounts(CGA). Facts: About Controller General of Accounts(CGA): Controller General of Accounts (CGA) is the Principal Advisor on Accounting matters to the Union Government. It comes under the Department of Expenditure,Ministry of Finance. The Office of CGA prepares monthly and annual analysis of the… Continue reading Govt appoints Soma Roy Burman as new Controller General of Accounts

Govt seeks House nod for additional spending of over Rs 21,000 crore in current fiscal

News:Recently,the Finance Minister has tabled the first batch of Supplementary Grants for the financial year 2019-20 in both the Houses of Parliament. Facts: What are Supplementary Grants: Supplementary grants are additional grant required to meet the required expenditure of the government Supplementary, additional or excess grants are mentioned under Article 115 of the Constitution. When… Continue reading Govt seeks House nod for additional spending of over Rs 21,000 crore in current fiscal

Lok Sabha takes up all 20 starred questions

News:The 17th Lok Sabha session has taken up all the 20 starred questions in the Question Hour for the first time since 1972. Facts: About Question Hour: Question Hour is the first hour of a sitting session of India’s Lok Sabha devoted to questions that Members of Parliament raise about any aspect of administrative activity. … Continue reading Lok Sabha takes up all 20 starred questions

Logo, motto introduced for Lokpal

News: Lokpal Chairman Justice (retired) Pinaki Chandra Ghose has launched the new logo for the Lokpal. A new motto, “Ma Gridhah Kasyasvidhanam (Do not be greedy for anyone’s wealth)”, was also adopted. Facts: Lokpal is a statutory anti-corruption body responsible for enquiring into corruption charges at the national level while the Lokayukta performs the same… Continue reading Logo, motto introduced for Lokpal

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I&B Ministry proposes to replace archaic PRB Act for registration of print and publishing industry

News:The Information & Broadcasting Ministry has proposed the introduction of draft Registration of Press and Periodicals (RPP) Bill,2019. Facts: The draft bill will replace the Press and Registration of Books (PRB) Act,1867 which currently regulates printing presses and newspapers. Features of the Draft Bill: Digital media: The bill proposes to remove books under its provisions… Continue reading I&B Ministry proposes to replace archaic PRB Act for registration of print and publishing industry

Explained: Amid Maharashtra drama, recalling a landmark SC judgment–S R Bommai

News:The Supreme Court has directed the Maharashtra Governor to ensure that the trust vote be held on November 28,2019.Several important observations were made by the Court from the ‘Bommai case’. Facts: About S.R Bommai vs Union of India case: S.R. Bommai was the Chief Minister of the Janata Dal government in Karnataka. His government was… Continue reading Explained: Amid Maharashtra drama, recalling a landmark SC judgment–S R Bommai

Explained: Supreme Court orders Maharashtra floor test tomorrow, what next?

News:Recently,the Supreme Court has ordered a floor test in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. Facts: About the Floor Test: A floor test is the determination on the floor of the House whether the Chief Minister commands the support of the majority of the MLAs.  This can be done by means of a voice vote or by… Continue reading Explained: Supreme Court orders Maharashtra floor test tomorrow, what next?

LS Speaker addresses Commonwealth Youth Parliament

News:Lok Sabha Speaker addressed the inaugural session of the 10th Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Delhi Assembly. Facts: About Commonwealth Youth Parliament: The Commonwealth Youth Parliament is an annual gathering hosted by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). It brings together young people aged 18–29 from across the Commonwealth of Nations to discuss issues of democracy and… Continue reading LS Speaker addresses Commonwealth Youth Parliament

Explained: What is the Bodoland dispute, and who are the NDFB?

News:The central government extended the ban on the Assam-based insurgent group National Democratic Front of Bodoland(NDFB) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967 by five more years. Facts: About Bodoland Dispute: Bodos are the single largest tribal community in Assam making up over 5-6% of the state’s population.They have controlled large parts of Assam in the… Continue reading Explained: What is the Bodoland dispute, and who are the NDFB?

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