Resignation of Vice-President of India: Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his post, and submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu under Article 67(a) of the Constitution. He is the third Vice-President in India’s history to step down before completing his term, after V.V. Giri and R. Venkataraman. The Vice-President can resign by writing […]
Category: Polity Current Affairs
Monsoon Session of Parliament 2025
Monsoon Session of Parliament 2025: The 2025 Monsoon Session of Parliament has begun. During the session, the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, which was passed earlier in the Lok Sabha, was approved by the Rajya Sabha. Sessions of Parliament: A session refers to the period between the first sitting and prorogation of a House. A […]
Gita Gopinath Resigns as IMF Deputy Chief
Gita Gopinath Resigns as IMF Deputy Chief: Gita Gopinath, currently serving as the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will step down in August 2025 to return to Harvard University as a professor of economics. Her departure marks the end of a significant chapter at the IMF, where she played a […]
India has strongly opposed the proposed Russian Sanctions Act, 2025
India has strongly opposed the proposed Russian Sanctions Act, 2025: India has strongly opposed the proposed Russian Sanctions Act, 2025 in the U.S. that seeks to impose 500% duties on countries like India buying Russian oil. Russian Sanctions Act, 2025 is a U.S. congressional bill introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham, with bipartisan support, aimed at […]
Lok Sabha Digital Attendance
Lok Sabha Digital Attendance: From the Monsoon Session starting July 21, Lok Sabha MPs will digitally mark attendance from their seats using the new Multimedia Device (MMD) system.The system is a seat-based digital attendance mechanism introduced in Lok Sabha, enabling Members of Parliament (MPs) to register their presence directly through biometric or PIN verification via […]
Abuse Of Free Speech Online
Abuse Of Free Speech Online: The Supreme Court, while hearing two separate cases on social media content, raised concerns over the growing abuse of free speech online, urging citizens to exercise self-restraint and warning that State regulation might become inevitable.Free Speech refers to the right to express opinions without censorship or restraint. It Includes verbal, […]
President Murmu Appoints New Governors for Haryana, Goa, and Ladakh
President Murmu Appoints New Governors for Haryana, Goa, and Ladakh: President Droupadi Murmu announced the appointment of new Governors for Haryana and Goa, and a new Lieutenant Governor (LG) for Ladakh. This marks a significant reshuffle in key constitutional posts in two Indian states and one Union Territory. New Appointments Announced: Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh […]
Centre Appoints Dr Abhijat Sheth as New NMC Chief
Centre Appoints Dr Abhijat Sheth as New NMC Chief: The Central Government has appointed Dr Abhijat Sheth as the new Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC). The move comes at a time when the medical regulator is under scrutiny following a corruption probe involving several officials. Dr Sheth will take over from Dr B […]
President Murmu Nominates Four Members to Rajya Sabha
President Murmu Nominates Four Members to Rajya Sabha: President Droupadi Murmu nominated four prominent individuals to the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Parliament. The nominations were made on the advice of the Council of Ministers under Article 80 of the Constitution. The move ensures representation from varied fields like law, education, diplomacy, and social […]
Sonali Mishra Becomes First Woman to Lead RPF
Sonali Mishra Becomes First Woman to Lead RPF: Sonali Mishra, a senior IPS officer from the 1993 batch, has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Railway Protection Force (RPF). She will be the first woman to head the RPF, which is responsible for ensuring the safety of railway passengers and property. The […]
