Category: Polity Current Affairs

Mamata Banerjee Launches Banglar Bari Housing Initiative: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched the “Banglar Bari” housing scheme, a state-funded initiative aimed at providing affordable housing to the people of West Bengal. This move comes as a response to the alleged negligence by the BJP-led Central government regarding the distribution of funds under […]

Henderson Doctrine : In News The Supreme Court explained Henderson doctrine, a natural corollary of the Indian doctrine of constructive Res-judicata. Propounded in the English case of Henderson versus Henderson, 1843, the doctrine suggests that all the issues arising in the litigation out of the same subject matter must be addressed in a single suit. […]

One Nation, One Election : Approved The Union Cabinet approved “One Nation, One Election” to synchronize elections, sparking debates on its impact on federalism, democracy, and logistics.ONOE refers to holding elections for the Lok Sabha, all state assemblies, and local bodies simultaneously to streamline governance and reduce costs.Simultaneous elections were conducted in India from 1951-1967 […]

Joy Bangla’ as the national slogan: The Supreme Court of Bangladesh has stayed a High Court verdict that declared ‘Joy Bangla’ as the country’s national slogan. The slogan, popularized by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman during Bangladesh’s liberation movement, had been officially recognized as the national slogan under the previous government led by his daughter, Sheikh Hasina. […]

Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 : Passed The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was passed recently in the Lok Sabha, despite disruptions. Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 All the provisions in the erstwhile colonial-era Indian Railway Board Act, 1905, are proposed to be incorporated in the Railways Act, 1989, through this Bill. It is intended to simplify the […]

John Mahama Returns as Ghana’s President: Ghana’s former president, John Dramani Mahama, has made a historic return to power after defeating the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the presidential election. The victory marks Mahama’s third attempt to reclaim the presidency after defeats in 2016 and 2020. This election reflects voter frustration with the NPP’s […]

MHA Grants FCRA Licenses to CNI and USIN Foundation: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted FCRA licenses to the USIN Foundation, a think tank, and The Synodical Board of Social Services of the Church of North India (CNI), reinstating CNI’s license that was revoked last year. This approval allows CNI to resume […]

Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024: Passed The Lok Sabha recently passed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 by a voice vote. It introduces significant changes aimed at improving governance in the banking sector and enhancing customer convenience. The bill seeks to amend five acts: the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934; the Banking Regulation Act, […]

Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 : Passed The Rajya Sabha recently passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, via a voice vote, paving the way for significant changes in India’s oil and gas exploration laws. It is a bill to amend the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, aiming to boost […]