In Context Recently, India has designated five new wetlands of international importance, taking the total number of Ramsar sites in the country to 54. More about the news The new sites are: Karikili Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest in Tamil Nadu, Pichavaram Mangrove Forest in Tamil Nadu, Pala wetland in Mizoram, […]
In Context Recently, the government cleared the Model Tenancy Act (MTA) to regulate the rental market. In the news Only four States have revised their tenancy laws to be in line with the Model Tenancy Act (MTA). As per information available with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), the States of Andhra Pradesh, […]
In News Recently, nineteen Members of Parliament (MPs) were suspended from Rajya Sabha for a week. The MPs were suspended for “unruly behaviour”. Rules under which the Presiding Officer acts Rule 373: The Speaker, if he is of the opinion that the conduct of any Member is grossly disorderly, may direct such Member to withdraw […]