Democracy
Uttaramerur Inscription
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on April 14, mentioned an inscription from Uttaramerur in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, while discussing India’s democratic history. Uttaramerur has several inscriptions dating back centuries. The one referred by the Prime Minister was created during the reign ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Democracy Summit: ECI hosts conference
Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner of India recently inaugurated an international conference. The conference was held under the theme “Use of Technology and Elections Integrity”. More than 16 countries participated in the conference. ECI has planned to conduct three ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Brazil Anti-Democratic Riots
On January 8, 2023, thousands of supporters of Brazil’s ousted former president, Jair Bolsonaro, ransacked Brazil’s Congress, Supreme Court and presidential offices in a full-blown riot to protest what they alleged was a stolen election. More than 1,200 protesters were ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India: Mother of Democracy
The book titled “India: Mother of Democracy” was released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently. About the book The book “India: the mother of democracy” aims to showcase the democratic ethos of India since the ancient times. It was ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
European Parliament: Hungary no longer a full democracy
The European Parliament has adopted a report that declared Hungary to be no longer a democracy. Key facts The European Parliament has recently adopted a parliamentary report that declared Hungary to be “a hybrid regime of electoral autocracy”. It concluded ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
September 15: International Day of Democracy
International Day of Democracy is observed every year on September 15 across the world to strengthen democracies and highlight their importance. Key facts The International Day of Democracy 2022 focused on highlighting the key role played by media freedom in ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs