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Parliament passes Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016
Parliament has passed the Maternity Benefits (Amendment) Bill, 2016 to raise maternity leave for working women from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for two surviving children. It was passed in the Lok Sabha and already has been passed in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Parliamentary Dissent in India
Dissent means holding of different opinions and views. When dissent is brought on the floor of the parliament, it is called parliamentary dissent. President Pranab Mukherjee on his visit to Auckland in May 2016 had stated that “Without dissent, parliamentary ..
Political Institutions in India [UGC NTA NET Political Science Notes]
The Union Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the country. It operates under a bicameral system, comprising two houses – the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. This structure is fundamental to India’s democratic framework. About the ..
Gujarat government announces Atal Screening of Newborn for Enhancement of Health (SNEH) Scheme
Gujarat government has proposed to launch Atal Screening of Newborn for Enhancement of Health (SNEH) Yojna in the state on December 25 to mark former PM Atal Behari Vajpayee’s birthday. Under this scheme, the newborns would be tested for birth ..
Role and Functioning of the Union Parliament in India [UGC NTA NET Political Science Notes]
The Union Parliament of India is responsible for making laws, overseeing the executive, and representing the interests of the citizens. The Parliament operates within a bicameral structure, consisting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Each house has distinct ..
Parliamentary Privileges and Member Protections
Parliamentary privileges are essential rights granted to Members of Parliament (MPs). These privileges allow MPs to fulfil their duties without interference. They are crucial for maintaining legislative independence. Such rights enable MPs to represent constituents without fear of legal consequences. ..
Constitutional, Judicial and Parliamentary Supremacy in India
The first and foremost feature of Indian Sovereignty is that Constitution is the supreme law of the land; and all state organs including parliament, judiciary, states etc. are bound by it. They must act within the limits laid down by ..
Parliament passes Central Agricultural University (Amendment) Bill, 2016
Parliament has passed the Central Agricultural University (Amendment) Bill, 2016 to help the north-eastern state achieve higher growth in animal husbandry sector. The Bill proposes to amend the Central Agricultural University Act, 1992 to include Nagaland under the jurisdiction of ..