indian polity

Pros and Cons of Simultaneous Elections

Context: A High-Level Committee (HLC) headed by former President Ramnath Kovind has invited responses on the proposal to hold simultaneous elections. Simultaneous Election: An Overview What Is It?: Synchronised elections or one-nation-one-election Voters will cast their vote for electing members...

Beating Retreat Ceremony 2024, Key Highlights, Origin, Significance

What is Beating Retreat Ceremony? January 26th, every year, is observed as Republic Day to commemorate the signing of the Constitution of India. Since the Indian Constitution took effect on January 26, 1950, this day is observed with much ceremony....

List of Governors of Bihar from 1936 to 2024, Current Governor of Bihar

List of Governors of Bihar The Governor of Bihar serves as the symbolic head of the state, representing the President of India with a spectrum of executive, legislative, and discretionary powers. Jairamdas Daulatram held the inaugural position of Governor in...

SC Refuses to Stay Law on Selection of CEC, EC

Context: The Supreme Court declined to stay the CEC and other ECs (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act 2023. How are the CEC and ECs currently Appointed? Article 324 provides the structure of the Election Commission of...

Telecommunication Act 2023, Key Highlights, Significance, Challenges

Context: The Telecommunications Act 2023 under its safety and emergency measures grants the government broad powers potentially compromising citizen privacy with limited oversight. Key Highlights of the Telecommunications Act 2023 Aspect Details Authorization for Telecom Activities Central government authorization required...

Role of Speaker in India, Importance, Constitutional Provisions

Context: Rahul Narwekar, the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker, ruled on Shiv Sena's disqualification petitions, highlighting why legislative presiding officers shouldn't handle anti-defection law adjudications. What Were the Speaker Rulings? Eknath Shinde Group Acknowledged as Shiv Sena: The Speaker decided against disqualifying...

Bilkis Bano Case, Timeline, Supreme Court’s Judgement

The Bilkis Bano case refers to a horrific incident during the Gujarat riots in 2002, where Bilkis Bano, a pregnant Muslim woman, became a victim of sexual assault and witnessed the brutal killing of her family members during the violence....

Hit and Run New Law, Overview, Criticism and Concern

Thousands of truckers across the country are engaged in widespread protests against the newly introduced Hit and Run New Law, causing disruptions on major inter-state highways and key roads. The protesting truckers are demanding a rollback of the new and...

Press And Registrations Of Periodicals Bill, 2023

Context: The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill 2023 was recently passed by parliament, replacing the Press and Registration of Books Act 1867, a law from the colonial era. Key Features Of Press And Registrations Of Periodical Bill, 2023 Removal...

Persons with Disabilities, Challenges and Empowerment

Persons with Disabilities The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) defines “Persons with disabilities include those people having long term physical, mental,  intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in...