Resolution to be moved in Rajya Sabha to remove the word “Socialism” in the Constitution

The ruling party (BJP) member of Rajya Sabha Shri Rakesh Sinha has issued a notice to the Chairman to permit to move a resolution. The resolution aims to drop the word “Socialist” in the Constitution. Highlights The resolution claims that ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Stafford Act

The President of the USA recently invoked the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to free up 50 billion USD in federal aid for tackling the COVID-19 cases.   About the Act The act governs federal assistance to ..

Corona Virus: National Emergency in the USA

The President of United States of America Donald Trump has declared national emergency over the spread of corona virus. Also, the government has allocated 50 billion USD to fight against the disease. History This kind of emergency in the country ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Former Pakistan President sentenced to Death for Treason

The 10th President of Pakistan and military ruler, Syed Pervez Musharraf, has been sentenced to death by a three-member special court in the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad on Tuesday, 17th December 2019 for violating the constitution while he was in ..

President’s rule imposed in Maharashtra

Due to a stalemate over government formation after assembly polls in the state of Maharashtra, President’s rule was imposed. The rule was imposed according to Article 356(1) President’s rule has been imposed in the state for the third time in ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019

Home Minister launches Emergency Response Support System, E-Beat Book System and E-Saathi App

Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah launched the following three citizen-centric services of the Chandigarh Police: Emergency Response Support System E-Beat Book’ System E-Saathi App Emergency Response Support System Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) is a flagship initiative ..