Presidential Polls 2022 Subject: Polity Section: President Context: The Election Commission on Thursday announced that the Presidential election would be held on July 18 and counting of votes, if required, would be held on July 21. Concept: President Ram Nath Kovind’s term ends on July 24. Announcing the schedule, Chief Election Commissioner said […]
Rule under the BJP constitution Subject: Polity Section: Constitution Context: Faced with a backlash in Gulf countries, the BJP on Sunday took the extraordinary step of suspending two of its spokespersons for their remarks on Islam and the Prophet. Disciplinary action taken under constitution of the party: Article II of the BJP’s constitution […]
Service Charge Norms Subject :Polity Section :Governance In a bid to protect consumer interest, the Department of Consumer Affairs on Thursday said that it will bring out a “robust framework” to ensure compliance with norms relating to the service charge levied by hotels and restaurants. This issue regarding service charge included “compulsory” levy […]
IRDAI allows launch of insurance products without prior approval Subject: Polity Section: Governance Context: In a significant move, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has permitted general and standalone health insurers to launch products without prior approval IRDAI Insurance Regulatory Development Authority (IRDA) is a statutory body set up by the […]