Asian Regional Forum: The Election Commission of India will be hosting a virtual meet of the ‘Asian Regional Forum’ on the theme “Making our Elections Inclusive, Accessible and Participative” at Nirvachan Sadan on August 11, 2022. This Regional Forum meet is precursor to the “Global Summit for Democracy” to be hosted by the National Electoral […]
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Justice Uday Umesh Lalit : 49th Chief Justice Of India
Justice Uday Umesh Lalit : 49th Chief Justice Of India Justice Uday Umesh Lalit was appointed the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI) after President Droupadi Murmu signed his warrant of appointment. Justice Lalit will assume charge on August 27, a day after Justice N.V. Ramana demits office as the CJI. Justice Lalit will have […]
Centre Releases ₹1.16 Lakh Crores To States
Centre Releases ₹1.16 Lakh Crores To States: The Centre released over ₹1.16 lakh crore to the States, equivalent to two monthly instalments of tax devolution, to help front-load State governments’ capital spending abilities in this financial year. Coming soon after the expiry of the assured Goods and Services Tax (GST) compensation to States from this […]
Extension Of Urban Housing Scheme Till 2024
Extension Of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Till 2024: The union cabinet has approved the extension of the flagship urban housing scheme — Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) — till December 31, 2024. PMAY Launched in 2015, the original deadline for the scheme aimed at providing affordable housing with incentives was March 2022. It was launched […]
Universal Postal Union
Universal Postal Union: The Union Cabinet has approved the ratification of amendments to the Constitution of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) as contained in the Eleventh Additional Protocol to the Constitution signed during the 27th Congress of the Universal Postal Union held at Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire) from 9-27 August, 2021. The approval enables the Department […]
U.S. Bill On Climate Action
U.S. Bill On Climate Action: The S. Senate approved a Bill titled the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) 2022 with a focus on climate, healthcare and tax provisions to address inflation. The bill is a scaled-down version of President Biden’s Build Back Better Act (BBBA), which failed to get approval from the Senate. Climate change provisions: […]
Recognition Of Minorities At The District level
Recognition Of Minorities At The District level: The Supreme court has pronounced that recognition of minorities at the district level is contrary to law. SC in Kerela Education Bill Case, 1958 had rejected that minorities be identified at the block or district level. SC in 2008 had said that Linguistic and religious minorities are determined […]
PESA Act
PESA Act: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal on August 7 declared a six-point “guarantee” for tribals in Gujarat’s Chhota Udepur district, including the “strict implementation” of The Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA Act). The PESA Act was enacted in 1996 “to provide for the extension of the provisions of Part […]
Hindu Minority And Guardianship Act (HMGA), 1956
Hindu Minority And Guardianship Act (HMGA), 1956: A mother and father should have equal rights as guardians of their children and the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act (HMGA), 1956 should be amended as it discriminates against women, a parliamentary panel has recommended in its report. The Act does not provide for joint guardianship nor does […]
Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022
Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022: The Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 was introduced in Parliament amid protests and later sent to the standing committee for further deliberation. Many power engineers protested the Bill across the country, in states like Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Rajasthan, and others. In this Bill, Section 42 of the Electricity Act will be amended […]
