News:Government has introduced the SPG (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha. Facts: About the SPG (Amendment) Bill: The bill amends the Special Protection Group Act,1988.It entitles only the country’s Prime Minister to security services from the Special Protection Group(SPG). The Bill has also sought to provide SPG cover to the former Prime ministers and their… Continue reading Centre tables SPG (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha
Category: Polity
Constitution Day
News: Constitution Day is being celebrated today (26th November 2019) Facts: About Constitution Day: Constitution Day or Samvidhan Divas is celebrated in India on November 26 every year. The day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India on 26th November 1949. Background: The Indian Government declared 26 November as Constitution Day by a gazette… Continue reading Constitution Day
Highlights of the trends of CIC Annual Report 2018-19
News: Annual report of the Central Information Commission (CIC) was tabled in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on 20th and 21st November 2019 respectively. Facts: Key takeaways from CIC Annual Report 2018-19 During 2018-19, 13.70 lakh RTI applications were received by the registered Central Public Authorities (PAs). It is 11% higher than what was reported… Continue reading Highlights of the trends of CIC Annual Report 2018-19
Explained: What is Rule 12,used by Centre to revoke President’s Rule in Maharashtra
News:Recently,the central government had invoked Rule 12 of the Government of India(Transaction of Business) Rules to revoke the President’s Rule in Maharashtra. Facts: What is Rule 12? Rule 12 of the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961 allows the Prime Minister to depart from laid down norms at his discretion. The rule says… Continue reading Explained: What is Rule 12,used by Centre to revoke President’s Rule in Maharashtra
Explained: When the Supreme Court reviews a decision
Review petition:- News:Recently,a number of review petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a review of its delivered decisions. Facts: About Review Petition: According to the constitution,the judgment of the Supreme Court becomes the law of the land.It is final because it provides certainty for deciding future cases. However,the Constitution under Article 137… Continue reading Explained: When the Supreme Court reviews a decision
Manipur, J&K record maximum number of cases under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
News:According to the National Crime Records Data(NCRB), more than 35% cases registered under the stringent Unlawful Activities(Prevention) Act (UAPA) were recorded in Manipur.Manipur was followed by Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Facts: About UAPA Act,1967: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967 is an act of parliament.It aims to curb certain unlawful activities including… Continue reading Manipur, J&K record maximum number of cases under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
Electoral bonds: More than 91% donations over Rs 1 crore each
News: According to RTI documents, electoral bonds with denomination of Rs 1 crore accounted for more than 91% of the Rs 5,896 crore raised between March 1, 2018 and July 24, 2019. Facts: About Electoral Bond Scheme It is a non-interest bearing financial instrument which can be used by people/company incorporated in India for funding… Continue reading Electoral bonds: More than 91% donations over Rs 1 crore each
SC gives govt time to reconsider move on permanent commission to women in Army
News:The Supreme Court has said that a centre should consider granting permanent commission to women officers in the armed forces under the Short Service Commission(SSC) before March 2019. Facts: What is Permanent commission? A Permanent Commission means a career in the armed forces till you retire. Permanent Commission Officers continue to serve till the age… Continue reading SC gives govt time to reconsider move on permanent commission to women in Army
Electoral bonds: Law Ministry, CEC objected to 1% vote share requirement
News:According to an RTI reply,Law Ministry had objected to the stipulation that political parties must have a 1% vote share in the Lok Sabha or State Assembly elections in order to be eligible for the Electoral bonds scheme. Facts: What were the objections regarding Electoral Bonds? Law ministry: Law ministry had objected to the proposal… Continue reading Electoral bonds: Law Ministry, CEC objected to 1% vote share requirement
At 250th session of Rajya Sabha,Prime minister debate its role
News:The Rajya Sabha chairman has released the first-ever analysis of its legislative work,Rajya Sabha:The Journey since 1952 on the occasion of the 250th session of Rajya Sabha. Facts: Key takeaways from the analysis: The first sitting of the Rajya Sabha was held on 13th May,1952.The first bill passed by Rajya Sabha was the Indian Tariff… Continue reading At 250th session of Rajya Sabha,Prime minister debate its role
