Constitution
Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Controversy
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump aims to end birthright citizenship, which could impact millions, especially Indian Americans. Approximately 1.6 million Indian Americans born in the U.S. may be affected. The 14th Amendment currently guarantees automatic citizenship to anyone born on U.S. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 – Progress Update
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is actively reviewing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, held to gather diverse opinions, and aims to ensure effective reforms in Waqf property management. Committee Composition The JPC consists of 31 members, including 21 Lok Sabha ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024
The Lok Sabha saw the introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill, in 2024, which aims to modernise maritime regulations in India, spearheaded by Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. The bill seeks to enhance the nation’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
International Anti-Corruption Day Observed on December 09
International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on December 9th and aims to raise awareness about corruption globally. In India, corruption remains an issue, which affects both the public and private sectors. Key forms include bribery, nepotism, and embezzlement. Corruption hampers economic ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
New Rules for Clinical Thermometers in India
The Government of India is seeking public feedback on proposed rules for Clinical Electrical Thermometers with the deadline for comments is December 30, 2024. These draft rules were initiated by the Department of Consumer Affairs based on recommendations from the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
K Sanjay Murthy, New Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed K Sanjay Murthy as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. Murthy, an IAS officer from the 1989 batch, is currently the Secretary of the Department of Higher Education. He belongs to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Kollam: India’s First Constitution Literate District
In a historic achievement, the Indian district of Kollam has become the country’s first constitution literate district. The announcement was made by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The district’s success is the result of a seven-month campaign launched by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
What is Doctrine of Basic Structure of the Constitution?
Recently, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar sparked a debate on the separation of powers between the executive and the judiciary. He criticized the Supreme Court for using the doctrine of basic structure to strike down the constitutional amendment that introduced the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs