Hyderabad becomes fullfledged capital of Telangana on June 2 Hyderabad Becomes Full-fledged Capital of Telangana Key Points: 2014: Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated into Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Amaravati: Chosen as the new capital of Andhra Pradesh. Constitutional Framework: Article 3: Empowers the Parliament to alter the boundaries of existing states or create new states. The […]

The Election Commission has cited Article 329(B) in the Supreme Court which prohibits judicial interference in the electoral process Election Commission & Article 329(B) Article 329(b): Part XV of Constitution: Articles 324-329 discuss elections. Article 324: Grants Election Commission of India (ECI) control over elections. Article 329: Concerns the judiciary’s role in elections. 329(a): Judiciary […]

Important apps portals of Election Commission in the context of Lok Sabha elections 2024 Important Apps & Portals for Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Voter Turnout App: Real-time voter turnout updates for citizens C-Vigil App: Report Model Code of Conduct violations; complaints resolved within 100 minutes Suvidha Candidate App: Ensures fair and transparent elections through a […]

National Panchayati Raj Day 202 National Panchayati Raj Day 2024 National Panchayati Raj Day: Celebrated on 24 April Significance: Marks the enactment of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1993) Purpose: Establishment of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and three-tier governance (village, block, district) Background: Ancient India: Tradition of village councils (panchayats) 1957: Balwantrai Mehta Committee – […]

Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh retired from Rajya Sabha Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh Retires Manmohan Singh: Prime Minister of India (2004-2014); born September 26, 1932; renowned economist, academician, bureaucrat, and politician Governor of RBI: 1982-1985 Key Policies: Economic Liberalization (1991): As Finance Minister, reduced trade barriers, ended license raj, opened sectors to […]

Union Law Ministry accepted Recommendation to establish Regional Benches of the Supreme Court (SC) Union Law Ministry – Regional Benches of the Supreme Court Article 130: Allows Supreme Court to hold sessions in Delhi or other locations with Chief Justice and Presidential approval. Supreme Court History: Federal Court of India established under Government of India […]

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment chairs the meeting of the National Council for Transgender Persons. National Council for Transgender Persons About the National Council for Transgender Persons: Statutory body under Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019 Monitors and evaluates Act’s implementation Recommends measures for transgender rights Composition: Chairperson: Union Minister of Social […]

Sandeshkhali violence: Scheduled Caste Panel Recommends President’s Rule in Bengal Sandeshkhali Violence: Scheduled Caste Panel Recommends President’s Rule in Bengal National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC): Indian Constitutional Body under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Established under Article 338 of Indian Constitution Aim: Safeguards against exploitation, promote interests of Scheduled Castes History: First established […]