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Enemy Agents Ordinance, Origin and its Provisions

Context: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) said those found assisting militants in J&K should be tried by investigating agencies under the Enemy Agents Ordinance, 2005. The law is more stringent than the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)...

Parliamentary Oath Taking Process in India

Context: The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha is set to commence soon. Before the House can begin its legislative functioning, the newly elected members must take the oath of Members of Parliament (MP), as provided in the Constitution....

Patna HC Strikes Down Bihar’s Reservation Quota Hike to 65%

Context The Patna High Court set aside the Bihar government's notifications that increased reservations in government jobs and educational institutions from 50% to 65%. The court emphasised that while reservations for backward classes aim to break the dominance of a...

Legislative Council in India, Composition, Constitutional Provisions

Context: Bypolls are scheduled in Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh to fill five vacant seats. Three of these vacancies arose due to the resignation of members. Legislative Council Within the Indian government, the Legislative Council is a deliberative...

Chhattisgarh Chief Ministers, Complete List from 2000 to 2024

Chhattisgarh has had a total of four Chief Ministers since 2000 till now when it was formed. The Governor of Chhattisgarh appoints the Chief Minister based on the majority party in the state assembly. The current CM of Chhattisgarh is...

Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)

Context: The Delhi Lieutenant-Governor has sanctioned the prosecution of author-activist Arundhati Roy and Kashmiri professor Dr Sheikh Showkat Hussain under the UAPA in connection with a 2010 FIR in which the two are accused of “delivering provocative speeches”. More in...

Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)

Context The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 3 lakh on an edtech platform for issuing "false and misleading" advertisements. The advertisements claimed 144 selections in the Reserve Bank of India Grade B exam 2023....

Mercy Petition in India, Making Process, Constitutional Framework

Context: President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of Mohammed Arif, a Pakistani national and member of the Lashkar-e-Taiba. What is Mercy Petition? Definition: A mercy petition is a formal request by an individual sentenced to death or imprisonment,...

Current Deputy Chief Ministers of India, Check Complete list

The position of Deputy Chief Minister (DYCM) in India is a key role within the state government, typically the second-highest executive office in a state's council of ministers. While the position is not a constitutional office and generally does not...

Parliamentary Committees, Types, Need and Significance

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government settles into its third term, the focus now shifts to the reconstitution of parliamentary committees—an integral part of India's legislative process. These committees are crucial for scrutinizing bills, offering policy recommendations, and ensuring that...