Context ∙ The Union government recently introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to provide reservation to OBCs in local bodies in J&K. Key Features of the Bill ∙ The bill seeks to amend certain provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, the Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Act, …
In News ∙ The newly formed Jharkhand government is facing a Floor test. About Floor test ∙ A floor test is primarily taken to know whether the government still enjoys the confidence of the legislature. ∙ It is a constitutional mechanism under which a Chief Minister can be asked to prove majority on the floor …
Shri Rajiv Kumar today assumed charge as the 25th Chief Election Commissioner of India. Shri Rajiv Kumar has been serving in ECI as Election Commissioner since September 1, 2020. During his tenure as Election Commissioner, elections have been held for State Assemblies of Bihar in 2020, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
Ministry of Ayush and Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has formulated regulations of safety & quality standards for food products under the ‘Ayurveda Aahara’ category. This comprehensive initiative will ensure the manufacturing of quality Ayurveda food products and help in expanding the international market for Make-In-India products.
The Union Government recently amended the National Flag Code, allowing polyester and imported cloth to be used for the National flag.
Khadi activists contend that the move will only dilute the definition of khadi but also undermine the spirit of the freedom struggle.
Tamil Nadu has passed two Bills proposing to take away the Governor’s powers to appoint VCs of state universities. The Bills also seek to empower the state government to have the final word on the removal of VCs, if needed.
The BJP govt had honored the veteran Congress leader – Pratapsingh Rane – for his 50 years as MLA by providing the “lifetime status of the rank of Cabinet minister”. Pratapsingh Rane is a six-time Chief Minister of Goa and a legislator for a full 50 years.
The Delimitation Commission headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai has finalised the Delimitation Order for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
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