Page-3 of Parliament
People of Age 65 years and above shall opt for postal ballot
The Law Ministry recently amended the Conduct of Election Rules. According to the amendment, the ministry has allowed the COVID-19 suspects to use postal ballot facility. Alongside, the ministry has also allowed the people of age 65 years and above ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Delimitation Commission holds meeting
On May 28, 2020, the Delimitation Commission held a meeting to review the progress of directions that were provided during its meet in April, 2020. Highlights The details of State Election Commissioner were received from the states of Manipur, Andhra ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Environment Ministry Clears New Parliament at Rs 922 crores
On May 2, 2020, the Expert Appraisal Committee cleared the proposal to new Parliament at Rs 922 crores. The Central Vista committee has also approved the new plan. Support from other Government Entities The case on minimized tree cutting and ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Adjournment Sine Die
Both the Houses of the Parliament has adjourned sine die in light of the COVID-19 scare. This concludes the budget session before schedule. Meaning The term ‘adjournment sine die’ means that the House sitting had been dismissed without the naming ..
WHO: Ground Water contaminated with Uranium in India above 30 micro-gram per litre
On March 16, 2020, the Minister of State for Jal Shakti Shri Rattan Lal Kataria announced in the parliament that ground water is contaminated with Uranium at 30 micro-grams per litre in the country. Highlights According to the ministry, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (amendment) bill passed in the Parliament
On March 12, 2020, Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Amendment) bill, 2020 has been passed in the parliament. It was earlier passed by Lok Sabha and is now being passed by Rajya Sabha. Highlights The amendments were earlier introduced as ordinances. Now ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Gujarat has highest number of Solar Rooftop Installations
Gujarat has topped solar roof top plants across the country. The state government has taken up dedicated schemes in order to achieve renewable power goals. Highlights There are more than 50,915 rooftop solar plants set up in the state today. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Parliamentary Panel: More than 40% of schools are without power and playgrounds
A Parliamentary panel set up on education submitted its report to Rajya Sabha on 2020-21 demand for grants. The report said that shortfalls in budget funds has led to critical infrastructure gaps. Key findings of the report The Panel in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Resolution passed by Andhra Pradesh State Assembly to abolish the State’s Legislative council
The state assembly of Andhra Pradesh on Monday, 27th January 2020 passed a resolution to abolish the state’s legislative council. The decision was supported 151 members out of the total 175 members assembly, which includes 133 legislators of the ruling ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Election Commission launches PPRTMS-an online system
On January 1, 2020, the Election Commission of India launched an online system that will allow political parties to track their applications. The system is called Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System (PPRTMS). Highlights The system will track applications registered ..