News: Maharashtra government has withdrawn its general consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI). Facts: What is consent? CBI is governed by the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act,1946 that makes consent of …
Read MoreNews: Election Commission of India(ECI) has constituted a committee to examine the issues concerning the expenditure limit for a candidate. Facts: Background: The committee was set up after the Ministry of Law …
Read MoreFacts: Judgement: The Supreme Court has ruled that any stay on criminal and civil proceedings will not continue beyond six months and the trial court can proceed in the case …
Read MoreNews: During the Bihar Assembly Election, voters can expect to see a myriad of symbols like chapati roller, dolli, bangles, capsicum on the ballots. Facts: Election symbols: It is a …
Read MoreNews: A report card has been brought out by the Satark Nagrik Sangathan and the Centre for Equity Studies to mark the 15th anniversary of the Right to Information(RTI) Act …
Read MoreNews: The Supreme Court has ruled that the indefinite “occupation” of a public road by the Shaheen Bagh protestors was unacceptable. Facts: Background: The ruling came after a petition was …
Read MoreNews: Election Commission has released new guidelines regarding postal ballot in the elections. News: Aim:The rules aim to make the procedure to opt for postal ballot more convenient for those …
Read MoreNews: Lok Sabha has passed the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 Facts: The bill seeks to replace the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. Objective: The Bill seeks to provide for …
Read MoreNews: The Lok Sabha has passed National Forensic Science University Bill 2020, Rashtriya Raksha University Bill, 2020 and Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Bill, 2020. Facts: National Forensic Science …
Read MoreNews: The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of Parliament met to discuss the legislative business and other issues related to the ongoing Monsoon Session. Facts: Background: The Business Advisory Committee of …
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