State Election Commissioners: The Supreme Court held that independent persons and not bureaucrats should be appointed State Election Commissioners. It said that giving government employees the additional charge of State Election Commissioners is a “mockery of the Constitution”. The top court directed that the States should appoint independent persons as Election Commissioners all along the […]
Category: Polity Current Affairs
DWBDNC : Key Points
Development And Welfare Board For Denotified, Nomadic, And Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNCs): In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment stated that a Development and Welfare Board for Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNCs) was constituted for the development and welfare of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities in […]
What is Editors Guild Of India?
Editors Guild Of India: The Editors Guild of India flagged the Group of Ministers (GoM) report on the government’s media strategy as an example of the government’s “increasingly draconian attitude” towards any criticism. The GoM, whose members include five Cabinet Ministers and four Ministers of State, was set up in mid-2020. Editors Guild of India: […]
Rights Of The Overseas Citizens Of India (OCI)
Rights Of The Overseas Citizens Of India (OCI): The government has notified a consolidated list of rights of the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI). The rights and restrictions are not new, they have been notified previously in 2005, 2007, and 2009. They were also mentioned in an OCI brochure published by the Ministry of Home […]
Setting Up Fast-Track Courts
Setting Up Fast-Track Courts: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has proposed setting up fast-track courts for a limited time to clear dishonoured cheque cases. Earlier the Supreme Court has suggested forming a committee to resolve the problem of pendency of cheque bounce cases. Supreme Court Proposal: Set up fast-track courts under Section 138 […]
How Does Registration Of Political Parties Takes Place?
Registration Of Political Parties: Registration of political parties is governed by the provisions of section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. A party seeking registration under the said section with the Commission has to submit an application to the Commission within a period of 30 days following the date of its formation […]
National Food Security Act, 2013 Revisions Recommended by NITI Aayog
Revising National Food Security Act, 2013: NITI Aayog: NITI Aayog, through a discussion paper, has recommended reducing the rural and urban coverage under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, to 60% and 40%, respectively. It has also proposed a revision of beneficiaries as per the latest population which is currently being done through Census- […]
E-Daakhil Portal : Highlights
E-Daakhil Portal: E-Daakhil portal for Consumer grievance redressal is now operational in 15 States/UTs. Department of Consumer Affairs is now proactively following up with the states to launch e-filing portal at their ends. E-filing was launched by National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) on 7th September 2020. Delhi was the first state to implement it […]
President’s Rule In Puducherry : Key Points
President’s Rule In Puducherry: President’s Rule has been imposed in the Union Territory of Puducherry, on the recommendation of the Lieutenant Governor, after the established government lost power during a vote of confidence. The President was satisfied that a situation had arisen in which the administration of the Union Territory of Puducherry could not carry […]
Vijay Sampla : Chairman Of The National Commission For Scheduled Castes
Chairman Of The National Commission For Scheduled Castes (NCSC): Vijay Sampla has been appointed as the chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC). NCSC is a constitutional body that works to safeguard the interests of the scheduled castes (SC) in India. Article 338 of the constitution of India deals with this commission It […]
