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Mega Textile Parks
In News Recently the government announced seven mega textile parks under the scheme PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA). More about the PM MITRA Scheme Key highlights: The seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks will be set up at Greenfield or Brownfield sites located in different states. It […]
Section 144 CrPC, 1973
In News Recently, A report titled ‘The Use and Misuse of Section 144 CrPC’ was released in presence of Former CJI U.U Lalit. About Section 144 is a colonial era law with the aim of preventing obstruction, annoyance to the general public and to maintain peace and tranquillity in the area. It gives power to […]
Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act (AFSPA)
In News The Union government has extended the Armed Forces (Special) Powers Act (AFSPA) in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. At the same time, the AFSPA has been removed from several areas in Northeast India. About In Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Northeast India, the AFSPA is a contentious and unpopular law as it allows security […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3& 15 Rahul disqualified as MP, says fighting for voice of India, ready to pay any price Rahul’s disqualification &after (Polity and Governance) What’s the law on disqualification? How does an MP’s disqualification happen?What are Article 102 of the Constitution and Section […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Rahul disqualified as MP; Cong. calls it ‘black day’ for democracy (Polity and Governance) How does the disqualification operate? And Supreme Court‘s observations GS 1 8 Why Tipu Sultan must be killed, again (History) Know about Tipu Sultan, Major Contributions […]
Disqualification of a lawmaker
In Context Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has recently been disqualified from the Lok Sabha, a day after he was convicted in a defamation case by a Surat court. Disqualification of a lawmaker It is prescribed in three situations. First is through Articles 102(1) and 191(1) for disqualification of a member of Parliament and a member […]
GST Appellate Tribunal
In News Recently, The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, approved the creation of a national tribunal for the redressal of GST disputes. Need for the Tribunal In the absence of GST Appellate Tribunals, taxpayers are filing writ petitions to directly move the High Court this burdens the already overburdened High Courts and they may […]
Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC)
In News Union Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Electronics & IT announced the approval for setting up the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) at Dharwad which is expected to create over 18,000 jobs. About The project is being set up at Kotur-Balur Industrial Area in the Dharwad District of Karnataka under EMC […]
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY)
In News Recently, Cabinet has approved targeted subsidies to Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Consumers. About It has approved a subsidy of Rs.200 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills per year. The subsidy is credited directly to the bank accounts of the eligible beneficiaries. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. […]
