Assam’s Bill to abolish State-run Madrassas

The Assam Government recently tabled a bill that will abolish all the state-run Madrassas and will convert them into schools from April 1, 2021. The bill is called Assam Repealing Bill, 2020. Key Features of the Bill The bill will abolish two existing acts namely, The Assam Madrassa Education (Provincialisation) Act, 1995. Assam Madrassa Education ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: 1857 revolt • Assam Government • Education • Islam • Madrassas • Maharashtra government • Muslims • Religious law

Breach of Privilege Motion

The State Legislature of Maharashtra recently passed proposals stating that they will not reply to any notice sent by Supreme Court or High Court in the breach of privilege motion against the Republic TV editor Arnab Goswami. According to the Maharashtra government replying to such notices would mean that Judiciary can keep a check on ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: Arnab Goswami • Maharashtra government • privilege motion • Supreme court • Uddhav Thackeray

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to enter Legislature: The Constitutional Features

Mr Uddav Thackeray is the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Article 164 The Article 164 of the Constitution provides every provision for a Chief Minister of a state. According to the article, any person who has the support of majority of the elected members of the legislative assembly shall be appointed as the CM by ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: Chief Minister • CLAT • Legislative Council • Legislative Council Elections • Maharashtra government • State Legislatures • Uddhav Thackeray

New Name for Mumbai Central Station: Nana Shankarseth

On March 12, 2020, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved the proposal to rename Mumbai Central Station to Nana Shankarseth. The approved proposal is to be sent to Ministry of Railways. It is the Central Railways operating under Ministry of Railways that has the final say in the name change. Procedure and Authority of name change It ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Home Ministry • Indian Railways • Maharashtra government • Mumbai • Railway Board • state government

Maharashtra Government orders to destroy “Thai Mangur” fish breeding centres

On February 21, 2020, the Maharashtra Government ordered to destroy the Thai Mangur fish breeding centres. This is mainly because the fish is cultivated in unhygienic conditions. Highlights The fish whose breeding is to be stopped in Maharashtra is commonly called Thai Mangur or foreign Mangur or African Mangur. As they are being cultivated in ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Topics: Ecosystem • Fish • Fisheries • Fishery Sector • Freshwater Fish • Maharashtra government