Context: In the ongoing parliament session, the Chairman of Rajya Sabha has expunged the remarks of Leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. In Lok Sabha, parts of LoP Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the PM and the ruling party were expunged from the records on Read More …
Tag: Constitution & Polity of India
Indus Waters Treaty
Context: The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), facilitated by the World Bank, is a landmark transboundary water-sharing mechanism between India and Pakistan. But disagreements persist. In an unprecedented move, India called for amendments to the agreement last year due to its dissatisfaction with the Read More …
Bihar, Andhra Pradesh likely to demand for special category status (SCS)
Context: The talks over special category status for the states of Bihar and Andhra Pradesh have once again gained momentum after the victory of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. About Special Category Status (SCS): It is Read More …
Victims and survivors silenced
Context: A recent case of a couple being flogged at a Kangaroo court in Chopra (West Bengal) because of alleged extramarital affair has brought back the debate on kangaroo courts and vigilante justice in various parts of India. About Vigilante justice Vigilante justice refers to Read More …
Unlawful Activities Prevention Act
Context: Delhi LG has sanctioned the prosecution of Activist Arundhati Roy and Sheikh Showkat Hussain under Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for their alleged statements at an event in 2010. Background: UAPA was first introduced, during the British Read More …
Adjournment motion in Lok Sabha
Context: Opposition is planning adjournment motion in Lok Sabha over the issue of NEET exam issue. About Adjournment: A session of Parliament consists of many meetings. Each meeting of a day consists of two sittings, that is, a morning sitting from Read More …
Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveler Program (FTI-TTP)
Context: Recently, Ministry of Home affairs has launched Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveler Program with the aim to fast track the immigration process at airports for pre-verified Indian nationals and people of Indian origin having the status of Overseas Read More …
Deputy Speaker Lok Sabha
Context: Impending elections for the Lok Sabha Speaker and Deputy Speaker Post in 18th Lok Sabha About Deputy Speaker: Article 95(1) of the Constitution of India talks about the office of Deputy Speaker and the duties performed by the person in case Read More …