Polity

The viability of two proposals

Context: West Bengal Chief Minister has asked why India should have only one capital and suggested that there be four. She suggested that Parliament sessions should be held in each of the four capitals in a rotating manner. A similar request was made, when the Bar Councils of the five southern States called for a Supreme Court bench in south Indi... .Read more

Updated on 17 February, 2021 GS2 Polity

Decriminalisation Indian politics

Context: The Supreme Court has recently decided to examine a contempt petition against Chief Election Commissioner and leaders of prominent political parties. More on the news: The contempt petition was filed for not fully adhering to an apex court order against allowing dreaded criminals to contest in the Bihar Assembly polls. 164 of ... .Read more

Updated on 17 February, 2021 GS2 Polity

US Senate acquits Donald Trump in the impeachment trial

Context: Recently, in the impeachment trial of inciting an insurrection in the U.S. Capitol, the U.S. Senate acquitted former U.S. President Donald Trump. More on the news: The Senate voted to acquit Mr. Trump, with seven Republican senators joining their Democratic colleagues to convict the former president. A majority of 67 votes wou... .Read more

Updated on 15 February, 2021 GS2 Polity

Mallikarjun Kharge to be Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha

Context: Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge is all set to become the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, as the incumbent leader’s term ends on February 15. A letter from Congress President was sent to Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu’s office to inform the Upper House of Mr. Azad’s replacement. ... .Read more

Updated on 13 February, 2021 GS2 Polity

Voluntary guidelines to end hunger

Context: Recently, the members of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) endorsed the first-ever voluntary guidelines on food systems and nutrition meant to end hunger and malnutrition. More on the news: The endorsement took place at the 47th Session of CFS that was held recently. The guidelines will contribute to realisation of global g... .Read more

Updated on 13 February, 2021 GS2 Polity

Urban Local Bodies

Goa becomes the 6th State to complete Urban Local Bodies (ULB) reforms Urban Local Bodies (ULB) reforms are stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Thus, the State has become eligible to mobilise additional financial resources of Rs. 223 crore through Open Market Borrowings Reforms in the Urban Local Bodies are aimed a ... .Read more

Updated on 11 February, 2021 Polity