Breach of privilege probe against MP Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Concept: The Chairman of Rajya Sabha has referred a complaint of “breach of privilege” to a committee against an MP for alleged “disrespectful” remarks made against the Chair. The committee has been asked to investigate and report the matter, while no deadline has […]
Mahanadi water dispute Subject : Polity Section: Federalism Concept : A controversy has erupted over Chhattisgarh’s release of Mahanadi water into the lower catchment area of the river system. Details of the Dispute As per the allegation of the Water Resource Department of Odisha, Chhattisgarh has opened the gates of Kalma Barrage through […]
Govt note silent on allegations, wrestlers to move SC for FIR Subject :Polity Section: National Organisation Indian Olympic Association (IOA) The Indian Olympic Association(IOA) or Indian Olympic Committee (IOC) is the body responsible for selecting athletes to represent India at the Olympic Games, Asian Games and other international athletic meets and for managing the Indian teams at these events. It plays […]
Stray dog beaten to death; police launch hunt to nab accused Subject :Polity Section: Important legislation What is Prevention of cruelty of animal act,1960 The act prohibits any person from inflicting, causing, or if it is the owner, permitting, unnecessary pain or suffering to be inflicted on any animal. The act provides for punishment for causing unnecessary […]
Governors should clear bills as soon as possible: SC Subject : Polity Section: Executive Concept : The Supreme Court observed that bills sent to the governor for assent must be returned “as soon as possible” and not sit over them, making state Legislative Assemblies wait indefinitely. Key-highlights of SC Observation Citing proviso 1 […]
‘Foreign lawyers cannot work here, yet’ Subject : Polity Section: Judiciary Concept : The Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) has submitted a 20-page representation to the Bar Council of India (BCI), demanding the repeal of the rule allowing foreign law firms and lawyers to practise international arbitration in India. SILF has expressed […]