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Farm Laws 2020 Explained: Everything you need to know about the new agriculture reforms in India

18 hrs ago
The SC stayed the implementation of the Farm Acts 2020 and constituted a four-member committee to make recommendations within two months. The panel has notified a dedicated portal to get views of farmers individually. The Government has proposed that the implementation of Farm Laws 2020 should be kept on hold for a period of one to one and a half years, which the farmers have refused. 

Pro-Freedom Rally in Pakistan's Sindh: What is Sindhudesh and why placards of PM Modi and other world leaders were raised?

3 days ago
Sindudesh is a demand for a separate homeland for Sindhis' proposed by Sindhi nationalist parties for the creation of a Sindhi state. 

Why there is a demand for Autonomous State in Assam?

Jan 13, 2021
For the creation of an autonomous state within Assam, there has been a demand for the implementation of Article 244A. Let us read in detail about this.

Explained: Ordinance making power of the President

Jan 12, 2021
The President of India has a unique power of promulgating ordinances. This power has been listed in article 123 of the constitution. Know about the Ordinance, its features and other details here. 

What is the difference between Judge and Magistrate?

Dec 30, 2020
Magistrates and Judges seem to be the same in the Judiciary but this is not true. There are differences especially in the nature of their powers. Let us study about Magistrate, Judge, and the differences between them.

What is Article 356 of the Indian Constitution?

Dec 28, 2020
The provisions and misuse of Article 356 are again in highlights with the recent Andhra Pradesh High court’s order to sou-moto question of a “constitutional breakdown” in the state and the SC stay over it. In this article article, we have elaborated the meaning, provisions, background, and controversies related to Article 356. 

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Remembering The Man Behind United India On His 70th Death Anniversary

Dec 15, 2020
Shri Vallabhbhai Patel's full name was Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel. Vallabhbhai Patel is also known as the Sardar Patel and Iron Man. 15 December 2020 marks his 70th death anniversary.  

What is Pardon Bribery Scheme? Know the details here

Dec 7, 2020
Know what is Presidential Pardon Bribery Scam in USA that has been in the talks recently, the clemency powers and limitations of the US President and the pardon power of the Indian President here. 

Anti-Conversion Law in Uttar Pradesh: Here's all about 'The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion law, 2020'

Dec 4, 2020
The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Law, 2020 is a law enacted by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, India to prohibit unlawful conversion from one religion to another by misinterpretation, force, undue influence, coercion, allurement or by any fraudulent means or by marriage. 

Explained: New Labour Laws 2020

Nov 30, 2020
In this article, we have mentioned about new Labour Codes which have replaced 29 existing Labour Laws to simplify and modernise labour regulation. 

Constitution Day of India 2020: Important Features of the Indian Constitution

Nov 25, 2020
Constitution Day of India 2020: It is observed on 26 November every year. At present, the Constitution of India contains 448 Articles, 25 Parts, and 12 Schedules. There are multiple features of the Constitution, namely Secular State, Federalism, Parliamentary Government, Fundamental Rights, and many more. Let us read it in detail!

Supreme Court of India: Composition, Power and Functions

Nov 11, 2020
India is a federal State having a single and unified judicial system with three-tier structure, i.e., Supreme Court, High Courts and Subordinate Courts. Read this article to find out about the Supreme Court of India, its composition, power and functions.     

List of all Prime Ministers of India

Oct 26, 2020
List of all Prime Ministers of India: Narendra Modi is the 15th Prime Minister of India. Jawaharlal Nehru is the longest-serving Prime Minister of India.

List of all Presidents of India from 1947 to 2020

Sep 24, 2020
Former President and Bharat Ratna Shri Pranab Mukherjee died at the age of 84. He was tested corona positive and had been in a coma after a brain surgery earlier this month. The current President of India is Ram Nath Kovind. Article 52 of the Indian Constitution states that there should be a President of India. Let us have a look at the list of Presidents who have been elected so far with some important facts.    

Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats in Indian states

Sep 23, 2020
There can be a maximum of 552 members (530 states + 20 Union Territories + 2 Anglo Indians) in the Indian Lok Sabha. At present, the strength of the House is 545 in which 530 members are State representatives,13 from UTs, and 2 are nominated by the Presidents who belong to the Anglo-Indian community.

Procedure to suspend an MP from the House: All you need to know

Sep 22, 2020
As we know that Rajya Sabha's 8 MPs were suspended on 21 September, 2020 for unruly behaviour within the House. What is the reason for suspending an MP, rules under which the Preceding Officer acts, what is the procedure in Rajya Sabha, is there any alternative to suspension, etc. Let us study in detail.

What is Official Secrets Act?

Sep 21, 2020
Recently, it was in the news that the Delhi Police has arrested a strategic affairs analyst and two others i.e. a 30-year-old Chinese woman and her "Nepalese accomplice" under the Official Secrets Act (OSA). Do you know what is an Official Secrets Act an anti-spying law?

List of International Awards received by Narendra Modi

Sep 17, 2020
Narendra Modi has been awarded the “State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan” the highest civilian honour of Afghanistan. Like this many other international awards have also been awarded to PM Modi. Read this article to know the list of all international awards given to Mr. Narendra Modi.

List of all Presidents of India Since Independence

Aug 31, 2020
The President of India is the head of state and first citizen of India. Mr Ramnath Kovind is the 14th president of India in person. Read this article to know the full list of all Presidents of India.

What are the guidelines issued by the Election Commission to conduct elections during COVID-19 pandemic?

Aug 24, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Election Commission has issued detailed guidelines for conducting upcoming General Elections and bye-elections in several States and Union Territories. Let us have a look at the guidelines!

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