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 […]

Supreme Court quashes Andhra HC order expressing disapproval of Collegium Supreme Court Quashes Andhra HC Order Supreme Court Collegium: Consists of CJI and four senior-most SC judges for judge appointments. Not in the Indian Constitution. Constitution prescribes: Article 124: SC judges appointed by President after consultation. Article 217: High Court judges appointed by President after […]

India To Include Persian As One Of 9 Classical Languages India To Include Persian As One Of 9 Classical Languages India To Include Persian As One Of 9 Classical Languages Classical Languages: Six classical languages in India. Tamil first accorded in 2004, Odia last in 2014. Criteria for Classical Language: Criteria by the Ministry of […]

Govt Appoints Chairman of 16th Finance Commission Govt Appoints Chairman of 16th Finance Commission Arvind Panagariya (Former Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog) Appointed as the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission. 15th Finance Commission (FC) Chaired by NK Singh in 2017. Recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission: The share of states in central taxes is to […]

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: […]