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: Zanskar Drass Sham Nubra Changthang Total Districts in Ladakh: After the formation of these […]

The recent violence in Manipur has reignited debate on Centre-State relations and the use of emergency provisions. Emergency Provisions: Articles 355 & 356 Articles 355 & 356: In Part XVIII of the Indian Constitution. Article 355: Centre to protect States from internal disturbances; ensure States function constitutionally. Article 356: Imposition of President’s Rule if the […]

Gaurav Gogoi Deputy Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi has been appointed Deputy Leader of the Congress party. Gogoi 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) and Mohammed […]

Simultaneous Elections (One Nation One Election) 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 […]

Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) in its ruling emphasised the importance of seniority and effective consultation in the appointment of High Court judges. 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 […]

Six Senior Advocates Appointed as ASGs in the Supreme Court. Government appoints six senior advocates as ASGs in the Supreme Court. Appointees include S. Dwarakanath, Archana Pathak Dave, Satya Darshi Sanjay, Brijender Chahar, Raghavendra P Shankar and Rajkumar Bhaskar Thakare. ASGs assist the Attorney General and Solicitor General in representing the government in courts. Term […]

Lokpal Forms Inquiry Wing to Probe Graft Cases Against Public Servants. Lokpal and Its Functioning –  Inquiry Wing of Lokpal Established under Section 11 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. Responsible for conducting preliminary inquiries into offenses under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Lokpal Chairperson is authorized to appoint officers and staff for […]

Unopposed by-elections on 12 Rajya Sabha seats – Unopposed by-elections on 12 Rajya Sabha seats – Background of the by-election: By-elections for 12 Rajya Sabha seats from 9 states. All candidates elected unopposed. Last date for nominations: 21 August 2024. Date for withdrawal of nominations: 27 August 2024. Polling date: 3 September 2024 (no voting […]

The President of India recently 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 Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice. Function: Conducts legal research, makes recommendations (Reports) to the Government. History: Pre-Independence: First established in 1834 by the British […]

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released a commemorative postage stamp on the completion of 75 years of the Supreme Court of India. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released a commemorative postage stamp on the completion of 75 years of the Supreme Court of India. The stamp was unveiled at the inaugural session of the District […]