Subject: Polity Context: Mr. N. Ramesh Kumar took charge as the State Election Commissioner (SEC) of Andhra Pradesh upon his reappointment by the Governor recently. Concept: The super-intendance, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to the panchayats shall be vested in the state election commission. It […]

Subject: Polity Context: COVID-19 has brought in unprecedented challenges to India’s metropolitan cities, which highlights the limited capabilities of local governments in cities Concept: The Constitution mandates formation of Metropolitan Planning Committees (MPCs) in all metropolitan areas with a million-plus population. MPCs are envisioned to ensure integrated planning for the entire metropolitan area, and are […]

Subject: Polity Context: Rajasthan state government in its fresh recommendation to governor has refused to mention whether it is seeking a trust vote. The government has said that the agenda of the House has to be decided by the Business Advisory Committee (BAC). Concept: The Business Advisory Committee of LokSabha consists of 15 members including […]

Subject: Polity Context: Delimitation committee is appointed for Jammu and Kashmir Concept: Delimitation literally means the act or process of fixing limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies in a country or a province having a legislative body. Under Article 82 of the Constitution, the Parliament by law enacts a Delimitation Act after every census. The […]

Subject: Polity Context: The Election Commission of India has made reply asserting that all decisions on the conduct and timing of elections are its sole remit, in respone to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor’s speech over elections. Concept: The EC, before coming out with the election dates, takes relevant factors into consideration. These include the […]