JJP gets State party status
News:The Election Commission of India has granted the Jannayak Janta Party the status of a recognised State party in Haryana. Facts: Conditions for recognition as a state party:For any political …
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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 …
Read MoreGovt 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 …
Read MoreLok 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 …
Read MoreLogo, 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 …
Read MoreI&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 …
Read MoreExplained: 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’. …
Read MoreExplained: 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 …
Read MoreLS 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 …
Read MoreExplained: 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: …
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