Context Recently, the government has nominated members of Rajya Sabha which includes musician, track-and-field icon, screenwriter, and philanthropist and spiritual leader. What does the Constitution say about nominated members? Article…
Election of Vice-President of India 2022 Context The term of office of Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice-President of India, is ending on 10th August, 2022. As per Article 68 of the…
Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2022 Context According to the 2022 Reuters Institute Digital News Report, trust in news is falling in nearly half the countries surveyed, with significant proportions of…
Context Recently, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister wrote to Prime Minister, asking that at least three meetings of the Inter-State Council should be held every year to “strengthen the spirit…
Context The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation released the National Air Sport Policy 2022. What activities are classified as air sports? The National Air Sport Policy 2022, lists 11 games…
Context Every year, the Martin Ennals Foundation, based in Geneva, Switzerland, gives out an award that is regarded as the Nobel Prize for human rights defenders. Winners of Martin Ennals…
Context Ahead of Rajya Sabha elections in four states on June 10, various parties have accommodated legislators from at least three states in resorts, away from potential poaching by rival parties.…
Context On July 18, elected MLAs and MPs across the country will vote to elect India’s 15th President. About Election of President Under Article 62(1) of the Constitution, “an election to…
Context Elections for 57 Rajya Sabha seats across 15 states are being held recently, Elections of Rajya Sabha Members Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected through single transferable votes via…
Context The Supreme Court recently invoked its extraordinary powers to do complete justice under Article 142 of the Constitution and ordered the release of A.G. Perarivalan in former Prime Minister…
