Tripura Pioneers Multi-Lingual Governance with Bhashini MoU: Tripura has become the first northeastern state to sign an MoU with the Digital India Bhashini Division, aiming to enhance multilingual governance. The initiative uses AI and NLP for real-time translation services, making government platforms more accessible in regional languages.
Category: Polity Current Affairs
Essential Religious Practice
Essential Religious Practice: The Bombay High Court ruled that using loudspeakers is not an essential religious practice protected under Article 25 or Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.ERP refers to practices integral to a religion’s doctrine, protected under Article 25. The judiciary determines ERP based on religious tenets.
Belarus Election
Belarus Election: Alexander Lukashenko has secured a seventh term as President of Belarus, extending his 30-year authoritarian rule. The election, held on January 26, 2025, reported Lukashenko winning nearly 87% of the vote, a result widely denounced as fraudulent by both domestic opposition and international observers.
Key Highlights of the 2025 Republic Day Tableaux
Key Highlights of the 2025 Republic Day Tableaux: Highlights: Tri-Services Tableau: For the first time, a Tri-Services Tableau was featured, underlining the synergy between the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The theme ‘Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat’ (Strong and Secure India) was exemplified by a display of integrated operations across land, water, and air. The tableau […]
What is a Party Whip?
What is a Party Whip? The Vice President of India has expressed concerns regarding the use of party whips in Parliament, questioning their impact on limiting the independent judgment of elected representatives. A whip in Parliament is a directive issued by a political party to its members in the legislature, instructing them on how to […]
Additional Charge as BCAS DG
Additional Charge as BCAS DG: The Central Government has appointed Amrit Mohan Prasad, the Director General (DG) of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), to hold the additional charge as the Director General (DG) of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). This decision, which has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, highlights the […]
First state in independent India to implement the Uniform Civil Code
First state in independent India to implement the Uniform Civil Code: Uttarakhand has become the first state in independent India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), effective January 27, 2025. This landmark decision fulfills a key election promise of the BJP, widely anticipated since the 2022 state assembly elections.The UCC aims to bring uniformity […]
One Nation, One Legislative Platform
One Nation, One Legislative Platform: The 85th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) concluded in Patna, Bihar, addressing critical issues in legislative proceedings, such as disruptions, decorum, and enhancing the role of legislative bodies.The conference also highlighted the upcoming One Nation, One Legislative Platform, aiming to unify all legislative bodies on a single digital platform.Resolutions […]
Justice Alok Aradhe Appointed as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
Justice Alok Aradhe Appointed as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court: The central government has issued a notification confirming the appointments of Justice Alok Aradhe as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. These transfers aim to strengthen judicial leadership […]
Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the United States
Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the United States: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, marking his return to the White House after four tumultuous years. The inauguration, held indoors at the Capitol Rotunda due to extreme cold, symbolizes one of the […]
