NSA TO BE SLAPPED AGAINST PERSONS WHO ATTACK POLICEMEN
Focus: GS-II Governance, Prelims Why in news? The stringent National Security Act (NSA) will be slapped on people who attack policeman enforcing the lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Uttar Pradesh government said on 3rd April 2020. Why such a move? The state government’s move to invoke the NSA comes in view of […]
CENTRE DEFINES J&K DOMICILE RULES
Why in news? The Centre has notified a law under which jobs up to the lowest level of non-gazetted rank have been reserved for Jammu and Kashmir domiciles. This comes nearly seven months after the Central government abrogated Jammu and Kashmir’s special position and bifurcated it into two Union Territories — Jammu & Kashmir, and […]
‘Chitra Acrylosorb Secretion Solidification System’
Why in news? Scientists at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have designed and developed a highly efficient superabsorbent material for liquid respiratory and other body fluid solidification and disinfection for the safe management of infected respiratory secretions. Details: AcryloSorb […]
SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO STAY POLL BOND SCHEME
Why in news? SC said that, electoral bond scheme is not unconstitutional and thus it will not stay it More about electoral bonds As per provisions of the Scheme, electoral bonds may be purchased by a citizen of India, or entities incorporated or established in India. A person can buy electoral bonds, either singly or […]
PROTESTS AGAINST CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT ACT
Can a state refuse to act on central law? Citizenship being a matter concerning the Union, it is not open to State Assemblies to give their opinion on it — is not valid. To the extent that a State government believes that a parliamentary law is not constitutional, it is entirely in order for the […]
NCLAT
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) is a tribunal which was formed by the Central Government of India under Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013. The tribunal is responsible for hearing appeals from the orders of National Company Law Tribunal(s) (NCLT), starting on 1 June, 2016. The tribunal also hears appeals from orders […]
EC LAUNCHES INLINE TRACKING SYSTEM FOR POLITICAL PARTIES
Why in News? The Election Commission has launched a new online tracking system for political parties, which will allow them to track their registration applications submitted to the poll panel on a real-time basis. The new system, Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System (PPRTMS), will apply for parties registering from January 1, 2020. What is […]
RAJYA SABHA PASSES SIX BILLS ON LAST DAY OF SESSION
Focus: GS-II Governance, Indian Polity, Prelims Why in news? The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on 23rd March 2020, ahead of the schedule, owing to the lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. In the Budget session that began on January 31, the Upper House passed only 12 Bills, six of which were passed […]
LOK SABHA PASSES FINANCE BILL WITHOUT DEBATE
Focus: GS-II Governance, Indian Polity ,Prelims Why in news? The Finance bill was hurriedly passed in the Lok Sabha without the customary discussion or reply by the Union finance minister and duly returned by the Rajya Sabha as the country headed for a lockdown to fight the coronavirus crisis. What to expect from the Finance […]
PURSUE NO-TRUST MOTION: MADHYA PRADESH GOVERNOR TELLS SPEAKER
Focus: GS-II Governance, Prelims Why in news? The day the BJP leaders had met him, Madhya Pradesh Governor directed Speaker to convene the session so that legislators could act on the no-confidence motion pending against him. What is a no-confidence motion? A government can function only when it has majority support in the Lok Sabha. […]