Girish Chandra Murmu sworn in as first Lieutenant Governor of J&K

Girish Chandra Murmu (59) took oath as the first Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on 31 October 2019. He was administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy by Justice Gita Mittal, Chief Justice of Jammu and ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019

Indian, Chinese soldiers engage in face-off briefly in Ladakh

Tensions between Indian and Chinese border troops intensified once again as soldiers of India and China were engaged in a prolonged face-off near Pangong Tso lake in eastern Ladakh. The confrontation began on northern bank of 134-km-long Pangong Tso, two-thirds ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019

Sanjay Mitra committee to oversee bifurcation of J&K

The Union Government has constituted a 3-member committee to look into distribution of assets and liabilities of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) between Union territories of J&K and Ladakh, which will officially come into existence on October 31. The committee will ..

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 aims to provide for the reorganization of the state of Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of the Article 370 and Article 35(A) into the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union ..

Jammu and Kashmir: Union Territory with Legislature

With the passing of Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 in both the houses of Parliament, Jammu and Kashmir is all set to become third union territory alongside National Capital Territory of Delhi and Puducherry to have a legislature. Article ..

Himachal Pradesh Celebrates 72nd State Day

Himachal Pradesh celebrated 72nd Himachal Day on 15th April with gaiety and fervour. Himachal Day is celebrated to commemorate its creation. Genesis of the Himachal Day Before independence, most of the areas of Himachal Pradesh was part of Punjab state ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019

Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram celebrate Statehood Day

The North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram celebrate Statehood Day celebrated statehood day on February 20. Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh celebrated the 32nd and 47th Statehood Day respectively. Brief History Mizoram The Statehood to Mizoram was the culmination of ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

Constitution Articles related to Delhi’s Statehood demand

Administration of the Union Territories comes under Article 239 which puts them under President through an administrator. However, power to decide the “structure” of administration in UT is vested in Parliament{Article 239A}. Parliament was also empowered to create a legislature or ..

The conference of Lieutenant Governors and Administrators of UTs held in Port Blair

The conference of Lieutenant Governors and Administrators of Union Territories was held at Megapode Resort, Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on April 11, 2018. The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, VP Singh, Lt. Governor of Puducherry, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Govt to bring Regulations on Andaman’s buffer zone

A Presidential order will soon be placed to ban tourist and other commercial activities in the proposed buffer zone in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Objective: The move is targeted to protect native tribes such as the Jarawas. Area of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012