Centre wants Constitution bench to lay down powers of Delhi govt A five-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, is expected to take up on January 10 the cases pertaining to the power tussle between the Centre and Delhi government over administration of the ca ...
How evolving India-Australia ties can shape the future of the Indo-Pacific region India and Australia are examples of important liberal democracies that are shaping the future of the Indo-Pacific region, based on their shared values for rules based on international order and a free and open Indo- ...
Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022: The union cabinet recently approved the multi-state cooperative societies (amendment) act on October 12, 2022. Key Points: It seeks to amend the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002. The decision was made to improve governan ...
National Mobile Monitoring System: Several months after the Union government issued an order making it mandatory to record attendance of MGNREGA workers through the National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS), some States; including Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Assam are asking to make it universal. Key P ...
50th Chief Justice of India: In November 2022, Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud is scheduled to become the 50th Chief Justice of India (CJI). Key Points: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Uday Umesh Lalit, as per protocol, suggested the name of Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud as h ...
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022: The Home Affairs Ministry, on September 19, 2022, notified the rules governing the implementation of the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022. Key Points: The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 repeals the Identification of ...
Assam Tribals Tripartite Peace Agreement: A tripartite peace agreement was recently signed between Centre, Assam Government and eight tribal groups of Assam in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. Key Points: The agreement was signed to end decade old crisis of tribal ...
Rajpath Renamed Kartavya Path: The Government of India (GoI) is all set to rename the iconic Rajpath which streches from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate and and Central Vista Lawns in New Delhi as Kartavya Path (the Path of Duty). Key Points: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) approved a p ...
Executive Chairman NALSA: President Droupadi Murmu has recently appointed Justice D.Y. Chandrachud as the executive chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on September 2, 2022. Key Facts: Justice Chandrachud takes up the position that became vacant after Justice U.U. Lali ...
Landmark Judgement of Subramaniam Balaji Vs TN: The Supreme Court recently referred to a three-judge Bench a series of petitions seeking a judicial direction that political parties who make “wild” promises of largesse should also reveal in their poll manifestos where they will get the mo ...
Section 9(A) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951: Hemant Soren's future as Jharkhand Chief Minister is in doubt since the governor is likely to disqualify him from serving in the legislative assembly. Highlights: The Governor of Jharkhand Ramesh Bias may decide on ...
Supreme Court Judges Rules​: The Central Government recently amended the Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1958. The government has amended the original Supreme Court Judges Rules of 1959 in exercise of powers conferred on it under the Supreme Court Judges ( ...
Independence Day 2022: India celebrated its 76 Independence Day on 15th August 2022 to mark the country’s freedom from nearly two centuries of British colonial rule. India celebrated its 76th Independence Day on August 15, 2022, and marked the end of its 75 years of freedom. Key Points: ...
Private Member Bill: YSRC MP V Vijayasai Reddy recently introduced three Private Member Bills in the Rajya Sabha. Key Points: One on the bill he introduced is the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2022 for insertion of new article 3A. It seeks to provide state legislatures with explici ...
49th Chief Justice of India (CJI): Justice Uday Umesh Lalit has been appointed the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI) after President Droupadi Murmu signed his warrant of appointment. Key Highlights: He will assume charge on August 27,2022 a day after Justice N.V. Ramana demits office as the ...
Parliament Monsoon Session: Both the House of Parliament adjourned Sine Die on 9th of August 2022, four days ahead of the schedule. Key Points: The Monsoon Session of Parliament, which commenced on the 18th of last month, was scheduled to end on the 12th of this month. This was the sevent ...
14th Vice-President of India: National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate and former West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has been elected as the 14th Vice President of India. Key Points: He won the vice-presidential election by getting 528 votes of the total 725 votes against Opposition ...
Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA): The Supreme Court has upheld the core amendments made to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Key Points: • This act gives the government and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) virtually unbridled powers of summons, arrest, and raids, and ...
National Flag Day 2022: National Flag Day is celebrated in India every year on July 22, 2022. Key Facts: It was on this day that the Constituent Assembly adopted the Tricolor in its present form in 1947. The adoption of the national flag of India was the first topic that was discusse ...
Draupadi Murmu: Draupadi Murmu has been elected as the 15th President of India on 21st July 2022 and is due to take office on 25th July 2022. Key Highlights: She is the second woman to occupy the top post in the country. The 64-year-old will be the first tribal woman president of India. ...
AI-based Lok Adalat: The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) Chairman Uday Umesh Lalit recently unveiled India’s First AI-powered, end-to-end digital Lok Adalat in Rajasthan. Key Highlights: The AI-based Lok Adalat was launched during the 18th All India Legal Services Authoritie ...
Jagriti Mascot: The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) has launched “Jagriti”, a mascot for empowering consumers and generating awareness of their rights. About Jagriti mascot: Jagriti mascot shall be shown along with tagline “Jago Grahak Jago” in all its media c ...
Namsai Declaration: The Assam & Arunachal Pradesh Government signed the Namsai Declaration today in an effort to end the longstanding boundary dispute. Highlights: The Chief Ministers of the two North-eastern neighbours met at Namsai in Arunachal Pradesh and signed the agreement in the ...
Vice President of India: The Election Commission of India (ECI)on July 5th 2022 issued the notification for the election of the Vice President of India. Key Highlights: The term of office of Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu comes to an end on August 10. The election is scheduled for August ...
New Chief Executive Officer of Niti Aayog: Former Secretary of the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation Parameswaran Iyer has been named the new chief executive of the NITI Aayog. Key Points: At present, Mr. Iyer functions as the Programme Manager of the 2030 Water Resources Group, a p ...
Maharashtra Political Crisis: Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray recently left his official residence Varsha and moved back to Matoshree, the residence of Thackeray family at Bandra, Mumbai after offering to quit the top post. Key Highlights: The move comes ami ...
Section 295A of IPC: The recent controversy over the remarks made by BJP spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal has drawn attention to the law that governs criticism of or disrespect to religion. Key Points: The BJP today took action against two-party leaders over their controversial ...
Rajiv Kumar: Rajiv Kumar, an officer of the 1984 batch of the Indian Administrative Service of the Bihar/Jharkhand cadre has been appointed as the next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) in the Election Commission of India (ECI). Key Highlights: Kumar will take charge of the office from the ...
Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and JB Pardiwala: Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and JB Pardiwala were recently sworn in as Supreme Court judges. Key Highlights: The oath of office was administered to them by Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana in a swearing-in ceremony held in the auditorium of th ...
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022: The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 was passed by both Houses of Parliament amid heated protests by the Opposition. Overview: This Bill was introduced by the government on March 28, 2022. It cleared the Lok Sabha on April 4, ...
