Formation of 5 New Districts in Ladakh Formation of 5 New Districts in Ladakh 5 New Districts Formed in Ladakh The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the formation of 5 new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The announcement was made by Home Minister Amit Shah on August 26, 2024. New Districts: […]

Emergency Provisions in the Indian Constitution Emergency Provisions in the Indian Constitution Recent Violence in Manipur: Emergency Provisions and Centre-State Relations The recent violence in Manipur has reignited debate on Centre-State relations and the use of emergency provisions under Articles 355 and 356 of the Indian Constitution. Emergency Provisions: Articles 355 & 356 Article 355: […]

Appointments Appointments Gaurav Gogoi: Deputy Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi has been appointed Deputy Leader of the Congress party. He is a Lok Sabha MP from Jorhat seat in Assam. Other Key Appointments: Kodikunnil Suresh: Chief Whip, eight-time MP of the party, currently MP from Mavelikara seat. Manickam Tagore (Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu) […]

Simultaneous Elections Simultaneous Elections Simultaneous Elections (One Nation One Election) Definition: Holding Lok Sabha and State legislative assembly elections together to reduce frequency and costs. History Held in 1951-52, 1957, 1962, 1967. Schedule broke after 1967, not realigned since. Recent Development Highlighted in 2014 by PM Modi. A committee headed by Ram Nath Kovind examined […]

Supreme Court Ruling on Judicial Appointments Supreme Court Ruling on Judicial Appointments Supreme Court Ruling on Judicial Appointments (Himachal Pradesh HC Case) Case: Himachal Pradesh HC collegium recommended two judges for elevation in Dec 2022. SC collegium requested reconsideration, prompting a review. Issue: Two initially recommended judges challenged the decision, claiming their seniority was overlooked. […]

Appointments of Senior Advocates and SGI Details Appointments of Senior Advocates and SGI Details Six Senior Advocates Appointed as ASGs in the Supreme Court The Government has appointed six senior advocates as Additional Solicitors General (ASGs) in the Supreme Court. The appointees include: S. Dwarakanath Archana Pathak Dave Satya Darshi Sanjay Brijender Chahar Raghavendra P […]

Lokpal Inquiry Wing Lokpal Inquiry Wing Lokpal Forms Inquiry Wing to Probe Graft Cases Against Public Servants Lokpal and Its Functioning Inquiry Wing of Lokpal The Inquiry Wing was established under Section 11 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. It is responsible for conducting preliminary inquiries into offenses under the Prevention of Corruption Act, […]

Unopposed By-elections on 12 Rajya Sabha Seats Unopposed By-elections on 12 Rajya Sabha Seats Unopposed By-elections on 12 Rajya Sabha Seats Background of the By-election: The by-elections were held for 12 Rajya Sabha seats from 9 states, with all candidates elected unopposed. The timeline for the election process was as follows: Last date for nominations: […]

23rd Law Commission of India 23rd Law Commission of India The President of India Sanctioned the Formation of the 23rd Law Commission for a Three-Year Term Law Commission of India Type: Non-statutory advisory body. Constitution: Formed by the Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice. Function: The Law Commission conducts legal research and makes […]