Subject: Polity Context: SC Collegium decided to make additional Judges of 3 High Courts permanent Concept: The method of appointment of the Chief Justice of India, SC and HC judges was laid down in the Constitution. The Constitution stated that the President shall make these appointments after consulting with the Chief Justice of India and […]
Subject: Polity Context: The notice has been served under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution to 19 MLAs in Rajasthan assembly. The Congress in its complaint to the Speaker has accused the rebel MLAs of attempting to jump parties. Concept: The Tenth Schedule contains the following provisions with respect to the disqualification of members of […]
Subject: Polity Context: Election Commissioner Mr. Ashok Lavasa has been appointed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as vice-president Concept: The Election Commission is a permanent and an independent body established by the Constitution of India directly to ensure free and fair elections in the country. Article 324 of the Constitution provides that the power […]
Subject: Polity Context: Human resource and Development Minister has released guidelines for online education ‘Pragyata’ Concept: The guidelines have been issued to ensure the safety and academic welfare of the students. The guidelines issued by MHRD entail suggestions for administrators, school heads, teachers, parents and students on the following areas: Need assessment Concerns while planning […]
Subject: Polity Context: Central government has published an updated draft of ‘Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020’ Concept: It envisages that every establishment shall implement all measuresto ensure non-discrimination against any transgender person in any matter relating to employment including, but not limited to, infrastructure adjustments, recruitment, promotion and other related issues. The government […]