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Office-of-Profit

In News Election Commission sent notice to Jharkhand C.M for allotment of mining lease to himself over Office-of-Profit charge. What is the issue? The Election Commission has sought an explanation on the ‘office of profit’ charge from the Jharkhand C.M. The Commission said that the holding of office of profit by the Chief Minister would […]

World Press Freedom Index 2022

In News India drop by 8 positions in the recently released World Press Freedom Index by the international journalism not-for-profit body, Reporters Without Borders (RSF). About World Press Freedom Index The Index has been released every year by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) since 2002. Reporters Without Borders (RSF)is an international NGO, based in Paris which […]

Debate on the National Language

In News The recent remarks by a Hindi actor to the effect that Hindi is the national language of India sparked a controversy over the status of the language under the Constitution.  About Background:  The official language issue was hotly debated in the Constituent Assembly, and the provisions relating to it were formulated only after […]

Anti-Defection Law

In Context Vice President Venkaiah Naidu recently said it is time for amending the anti-defection law to plug the loopholes. Anti-defection law and its purpose Introduced as the Tenth Schedule via the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 after multiple incidents like Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram. Sets the provisions for disqualification of elected members on the grounds […]

Identification of Minorities in India

In News Recently, the Supreme Court took up a petition seeking identification of minorities at the state level. About Central Government’s stand: The Central government has told the Supreme Court that certain States, where Hindus or other communities are less in number, can declare them as minorities within their own territories, to enable them to […]

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is Dysfunctional

In News The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has been dysfunctional for the last four years and has not delivered a single report to Parliament, a parliamentary committee has said in a recent report. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) Introduction: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) was established by amending Article 338 and […]

Administration of Oath in Legislature

In Context Pushkar Singh Dhami took oath as the 11th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand . About An oath of office is an oath or affirmation a person takes before assuming the duties of an office, usually a position in government or within a religious body, although such oaths are sometimes required of officers of other […]

Article 355 of Indian Constitution

In News  West Bengal Congress president renewed his calls to invoke Article 355 in the state given the violence that broke out in the Birbhum district. About Article 355 It deals with Duty of the Union to protect States against external aggression  and internal disturbance. It shall be the duty of the Union to protect […]

Enforcement of Fundamental Duties

In News  Recently, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and states in a writ petition seeking the enforcement of the fundamental duties of citizens as enshrined in the Constitution of India. Major Reasons behind SC’s notice  The recent petition argues that citizens have a duty to uphold the ideals of the country and […]

Formulation of the Union Budget

In Context With the economy still hurting from the pandemic, the upcoming Budget is likely to address concerns around growth, inflation and spending.  About Budget  The Union Budget of India is referred to as the Annual Financial Statement in Article 112 of the Constitution of India. The term ‘Union Budget’ is nowhere mentioned in the […]