Index Cards: The Election Commission of India has streamlined, technology-driven system to generate Index Cards and various statistical reports after the conduct of the elections. Index Cards is a non-statutory, post-election Statistical Reporting Format. It is developed as a suo moto initiative by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to promote accessibility of election-related data […]
Category: Polity Current Affairs
S Mahendra Dev Appointed as Chairman of PM’s Economic Advisory Council
S Mahendra Dev Appointed as Chairman of PM’s Economic Advisory Council: Eminent economist S Mahendra Dev has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM). Known for his extensive expertise in agriculture, rural economy, and development economics, Dev brings with him decades of experience in public policy […]
Bangladesh Drops ‘Father of the Nation’ Title for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Bangladesh Drops ‘Father of the Nation’ Title for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman: Bangladesh’s interim government led by Prof. Mohammed Yunus has officially dropped the title of ‘Father of the Nation’ for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in a revised version of the Liberation War Act, issued on June 3, 2025. This revision, coupled with the earlier release of […]
Ashwani Lohani Appointed Director of Prime Ministers Museum and Library
Ashwani Lohani Appointed Director of Prime Ministers Museum and Library: Ashwani Lohani, former Chairman and Managing Director of Air India and ex-Chairman of the Railway Board, has been appointed as the Director of the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) in New Delhi. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved his appointment on June 4, […]
UMEED Portal
UMEED Portal: The Centre will launch the UMEED Portal on 6 June 2025 to digitize and streamline Waqf property registration in line with the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. UMEED stands for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development. It is a centralized digital platform for registering and regulating Waqf properties across India. Nodal Ministry: Ministry […]
Warrant of Arrest
Warrant of Arrest: The Supreme Court recently clarified that when an arrest is made with a warrant, a separate communication of the arrest grounds isn’t required, as the warrant itself serves this purpose. Warrant of Arrest: This is a written order issued by a judge or magistrate, supported by a sworn affidavit, authorizing the arrest […]
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 1977
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 1977: A U.S. federal court recently blocked President Donald Trump’s broad tariffs, ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) doesn’t give him authority to impose sweeping import taxes. International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) is a United States Act which was legislated on 28 October […]
Maternity Benefits for Third Child
Maternity Benefits for Third Child: K. Umadevi v. Government of Tamil Nadu Case, 2022, the Supreme Court (SC) granted maternity benefits to a woman for her third child, under the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 calling it a constitutional right.The SC affirmed that the right to health, dignity, privacy, and non-discrimination are integral to the […]
Three-Year Judicial Practice Mandate
Three-Year Judicial Practice Mandate: The Supreme Court reinstated the rule mandating a minimum of three years of legal practice as a prerequisite for applying to the Civil Judge (Junior Division) posts.As per the latest ruling in All India Judges Association v. Union of India, a candidate must now have at least three years of courtroom […]
Biennial Election for Rajya Sabha
Biennial Election for Rajya Sabha: The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the biennial elections for the eight Rajya Sabha seats including six seats from Tamil Nadu and two seats from Assam.Rajya Sabha is the Upper House of Parliament, representing the States and Union Territories. It is a permanent body, and elections are held […]
