Constitution of India
What is Parliamentary Privilege?
The parliamentary privilege allows members of the House to enjoy certain rights and immunities that enable them to effectively and efficiently perform their parliamentary duties without hindrances. Notably, Erksine May defines parliamentary privileges as “Parliamentary privilege is the sum of ..
Tags: Constitution of India • Parliament
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Supreme Court Strength rises to 32
The Constitution of India says Supreme Court shall have a maximum of 34 judges including the Chief Justice. Recently, five new judges were appointed by the President of India. With this, the strength of judges in the apex court increased ..
Tags: Appointment of SC Judges • Chief Justice of India • Constitution of India • HC judges • Supreme court
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Statehood Day of Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh was the 18th state formed in the Indian Union. The government of India passed the State of Himachal Pradesh Act in 1970 to make it a state. And Himachal Pradesh was made a state on January 25, 1971. ..
Tags: Ajmer • Andaman and Nicobar Islands • Bilaspur • Cochin • Constitution of India
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Constitution Day: November 26
Every year Constitution Day is celebrated on November 26. It is also known as Samvidhan Divas or National Law Day. The day is celebrated to mark the adoption of Constitution. The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949. ..
Tags: Ambedkar • Constitution Day • Constitution of India • Dr B.R. Ambedkar • NAtion
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Cow Cabinet: A new cabinet in Madhya Pradesh to conserve cows
On November 18, 2020, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the State Government is to constitute ‘Cow Cabinet’ to conserve and promote cow cattle in the state. The first meeting of the cabinet is to be ..
Tags: Article 21 • Cattle • Constitution of India • Cow • Cow Protection
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
November 16: National Press Day
Every year the National Press Day is celebrated on November 16. This is because the Press Council of India was established on November 16, 1966. The Press Council of India acts as a moral Watchdog for media. Also, the Press ..
Tags: Article 19 • Constitution of India • Freedom of speech • Hindutva • Press Council