Tag: indian polity
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MERCY PETITION
Important for: UPSC and State PCS exams Prelims: President, Powers of PresidentMains: General Studies Paper 2 Why in news? President Droupadi Murmu has declined the mercy petition of Mohammed Arif, convicted for the 22 December, 2000 terrorist attack at the Red Fort, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including two Army jawans. Reference https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/red-fort-case-standards-for-awarding-death-presidents-mercy-power-9391493/…
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Prime Minister’s -DEVINE
Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: PM- DevINE scheme: Only one project sanctioned for Assam! Objectives of Prime Minister’s -DEVINE Budget Allocation: What are Other Initiatives Related to Development of Northeast Region? Practice Questions for Prelims With reference to the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE), consider the following…
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Motions in the Parliament
Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II A motion is a formal proposal made by a member in a House of Parliament to initiate a debate or a decision on a matter. No Confidence Motion : How has this motion been used by opposition : Adjournment Motion: Short Duration Discussion: Motion with a Vote: Practice…
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Deputy Prime Minister & Deputy Chief Minister
Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: Ajit Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM: A look at the post, its history Present Scenario in States View of Constitution Reason History of Deputy prime minister/deputy chief minister Status of Deputy prime minister/deputy chief minister Deputy Prime Minister List of Deputy Prime Minister Deputy…
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QS SURVEY 2023
Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II; Indices & Ranks News QS SURVEY 2023: IIT Bombay breaks into top 150 in QS world ranking, 8 years after IISc first made it Global Rankings Overview: Indian Universities in QS World Rankings: Revised Ranking Parameters in QS : Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:…
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Custodial Death
Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II; Judiciary; e-governance; Transparency & accountability; Role of civil services in democracy News Of Custodial Death: Delhi High Court upholds conviction of 5 UP cops in 2006 ‘custodial torture’ case Custodial torture is the infliction of physical or mental pain or suffering on a person who is in the custody…
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Central OBC list update
Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II Central OBC list update Other Backward Class (OBC): Process of Inclusion: Constitutional Provisions: Union Government’s Achievements: National Commission for Backward Classes: Structure Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. The Constitution of India does not define backward classes.2. Providing for quotas to socially, economically and educationally…
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Prime Ministers Museum and Library
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Gita Press awarded Gandhi Peace Prize
Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II Gita Press awarded Gandhi Peace Prize Gandhi Peace Prize Practice questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award given to Indian national only, for their contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods. 2. The Gandhi Peace Prize for the…
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FCRA license of think tank CPR suspended
Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II FCRA license of think tank CPR suspended FCRA license : FCRA license Registration FCRA Requirements Changes in FCRA Rules Validity of FCRA Approval Challenges of regulating foreign contributions Importance of regulating foreign contributions in India Way ahead Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about FCRA:1.…
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