In News The Governor’s assent is the most crucial act in the whole law-making process. Key Points Role of Governor in ‘Bill to Law’ Process: A Bill passed by the State Assembly becomes law only after it is assented to by the Governor. The Governor being a part of the State legislature, the process of […]
In Context The Delimitation Panel proposed significant changes to the political map of J&K. Background Delimitation refers to the process of redrawing of political boundaries of the Lok Sabha seats and Legislative Assembly seats, to give representation to the population changes in a state. J&K lost its special status with abrogation of Article 370 on […]
In News Recently, the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman reserved his decision to allow the introduction of a private member’s Bill to amend the Preamble to the Constitution. About Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2021 BJP Member from Kerala K J Alphons moved the motion to introduce the Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in the Upper House that would […]
In News The Public Accounts Committee has completed 100 years of its formation. About Public Accounts Committee (PAC) About: The PAC is the oldest parliamentary committee in Indian legislative affairs and has been crucial in upholding the principle of accountability as it exercises oversight of public expenditure. First set up in 1921 in the wake […]
In News The Goa Leader of Opposition is going to move a resolution for changes to anti-defection law. About They are set to move a private member’s resolution during the next session of the Assembly to bring about necessary changes in the anti-defection law. Proposed Changes: Cases to directly go to High Court or Supreme […]
In News Maharashtra has been without a Speaker since February, while Lok Sabha and several state Assemblies are without a Deputy Speaker. Background Recently, Maharashtra concluded its two-day Monsoon Session without electing a Speaker. The previous Speaker was elected to the post in 2019 following the Assembly elections. Since Patole’s resignation from office in February […]
In News The West Bengal government will set up a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad). For setting up the Council, a Bill has to be introduced in the Assembly and then a nod from the Governor is required. The Upper House existed till 1969. About Legislative Council The State Legislative Council or Vidhan Parishad is the […]
In News Released by the U.S. State Department, submitted each year to the U.S. Congress and contains a country-wise discussion of the state of human rights. Also, Freedom in the World 2021 report which was released in March 2021, had downgraded India’s status from ‘Free’ to ‘Partly Free’. Major findings of the Report Concern about […]