Why in the news? Indian Navy Band participated in the 50th independence day celebrations of Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea Location: It is a country in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Environment Ministry’s expert appraisal committee (EAC) for the non-coal mining sector has given its nod to carry out an environment impact assessment (EIA) study for Birmania Rock Phosphate mine proposed in the potential Great … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India and Israel signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement. Israel Location: West Asia Capital: Jerusalem. Border Countries: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt. Palestinian Territories: West Bank along the east and the Gaza Strip along the southwest. Bordering Waterbodies: … Continue reading →

Launch: Introduced in India in 1985 Related Amendment: 52nd amendment to the Constitution of India Related Schedule: Tenth Schedule to the Constitution What is it?: It lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. … Continue reading →

Representation of the People Act, 1950 Aim: Enacted by parliament to deal with the electoral system of the nation at the national and state level. Provisions Allocation of seats in the House of the People, the State Legislative Assemblies and … Continue reading →

Conditions for Recognition as a National Party If it secures six per cent of valid votes polled in any four or more states at a general election to the Lok Sabha or to the legislative assembly; and, in addition, it … Continue reading →

The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with official languages, and it consists of languages like  Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Bodo, Santhali, Maithili, and Dogri. … Continue reading →

Definition: Co-operative societies are voluntary associations of individuals united by common economic interests, formed to promote their welfare and protect their rights through collective efforts.  Legal Framework Governed by the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 and respective state laws. Constitutional status … Continue reading →

Apex statutory body for Disaster Management in India. Formed under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Mandate – To lay down the policies, plans and guidelines for Disaster Management. India envisions the development of an ethos of Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness and … Continue reading →

What is it?: National Investigation Agency (NIA) is the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency of India. Ministry: Union Ministry of Home Affairs Formation: NIA was created after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks with the enactment of the National Investigation … Continue reading →