Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Subject: Polity Context: The government issued a consolidated list of rights that OCI enjoy. Concept: The OCI scheme came with the amendment of the Citizenship Act in 2005. Further in 2015 it was merged with the PIO (Person of Indian Origin) card. Individuals who do not have citizenship […]
Private members bill Subject: Polity Context: The MP state legislature passed a private bill to change the name of Hoshangabad to Narmadapuram through voice vote. Concept: Every member of Parliament/legislature, who is not a Minister, is called a Private Member. A private member’s Bill is different from a public Bill and is piloted […]
High level national Committee to commemorate 75 years of independence Subject: Polity Context: A 259-member committee has been formed to recommend and guide celebration of 75 years of Indian independence. Concept: The committee will be headed by PM. It will see representation from different walks of life like former president (PratibhaPatil), governors, CMs, […]