Rajya Sabha Elections Current Affairs, GK & News
Former Chief Justice of India takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP
On March 19, 2020, the former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi took oath as the Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha. Highlights The President Shri Ram Nath Kovind nominated Shri Ranjan Gogoi the former Chief Justice of India to fill in the vacancy of the retiring member KTS Tulsi under Article 80. Ranjan Gogoi ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Additional Solicitor General • Article 80 • Chief Justice of India • NRC Assam • Rafale case • Rajya Sabha • Rajya Sabha Elections • Ranjan Gogoi • Supreme court • Women entry to Sabarimala
EC orders removal of NOTA from Rajya Sabha, legislative council elections
Election Commission of India (EC) had removed NOTA (None of the Above) option from ballot papers of Rajya Sabha, Legislative Council elections following directive of Supreme Court. The NOTA option, henceforth will be only available in direct elections such as Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. Background In August 2018, Supreme Court had said that ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Topics: Election Commission • Legislative Council Elections • National • Rajya Sabha Elections