Parliament: Qualifications and Disqualifications for a Parliament Member

Qualification Qualification as per the Constitution He must be a citizen of India. He must make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the person authorised by the election commission He must be not less than 30 years of … Continue reading

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Parliament: System of Election to Lok Sabha

Universal Adult Franchise (Article 326) Every citizen who has reached the legal voting age of 18 is entitled to cast a ballot in Lok Sabha elections. Seats Reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Some constituencies are set aside for … Continue reading

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Parliament: Composition and Duration

Constitutional Provision for Parliament Articles 79 to 122 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the organisation, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, powers and so on of the Parliament. Composition of Parliament President Rajya Sabha / Council of States/ … Continue reading

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Belgium

Why in the news? Belgium becomes the latest nation planning to recognise a Palestinian state. Belgium Location: Belgium is a country in North-western Europe Capital: Brussels Bordering Countries: Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, and France Bordering Water Body: North Sea Climate: Maritime … Continue reading

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