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Judicial Appointment Reforms in India, Collegium System vs NJAC

The Supreme Court of India questioned the Attorney General regarding the delay in clearing names reiterated by the Supreme Court Collegium for judicial appointments. More in News This inquiry is significant because the Collegium's recommendations are binding on the Union...

Public Account Committee (PAC), Member, Function and Significance

Public Accounts Committee (PAC) The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was established as a committee of Parliamentarians. Its goal is to examine the finances of the Indian government. One of India's earliest parliamentary committees is PAC Committee. It was originally codified as...

List of Chief Ministers of Odisha from 1947 to 2024

Odisha, located on India's eastern coast, has a storied political history with several notable Chief Ministers since its first government in 1946. This article offers a comprehensive look at the Chief Ministers of Odisha from 1947 to 2024, highlighting their...

UPSC Chairman List 1926 to 2024, Tenure, Salary and Appointment

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a crucial constitutional body in India, responsible for the direct recruitment of officers to the All India Services and Central Civil Services through competitive examinations. Established on 1 October 1926, the UPSC has...

Urban Local Bodies, History, Objective, Types and Challenges

Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) play a vital role in the governance and administration of urban areas in India. They are local self-government institutions responsible for managing urban centers, including cities and towns. ULBs are empowered by state governments to handle...

Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024, Key Objectives

Context: Recently, the central government introduced the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha. The Bill is introduced in the context of climate-induced disasters. Background of Disaster Management Bill The original Disaster Management Act, 2005 aimed to create institutional...

Preventive Detention and Article 22, Purpose and Supreme Court Judgments

The Supreme Court has questioned Tamil Nadu state government’s move to issue frequent preventive detention orders under the Tamil Nadu Goondas Act. What is Preventive Detention? When a person is detained/taken into custody without any trial & conviction by a...

State Election Commission Reforms

Context: There is a need to strengthen the State Election Commissions (SECs) in India. Why is there a need of State Election Commission Reforms? Lack of Autonomy: SECs often lack the necessary autonomy and independence to function effectively. Example: As...

Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill 2024 to Curb Independent Online Creators

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) recently circulated the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2024 to a few industry stakeholders. The proposed regulations include expanded oversight for independent news creators on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and X, raising concerns...

IAS Preeti Sudan appointed new UPSC Chairperson

IAS Preeti Sudan appointed new UPSC Chairperson The Union Public Service Commission announced on Wednesday the appointment of IAS officer Preeti Sudan as its new chairperson. Sudan, a 1983 batch IAS officer from the Karnataka cadre, will assume the role...