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Grants the Governor power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any convicted person. Pardon: Removes both the sentence and the conviction, absolving the convict from all punishments and … Continue reading →

Originate from Singar Chouri peak in the northern slopes of the Vindhya Mountains (Madhya Pradesh) Join Yamuna River as a right bank tributary (Uttar Pradesh) It is a rainfed river and its basin is bounded by the Vindhyan mountain ranges … Continue reading →

Deemed University is a type of higher education institute, it has been recognized by the status of “deemed to be a university” under the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956. The institution has been granted permission to offer its own … Continue reading →

An earthquake is the violent shaking of the earth’s surface due to the release of energy by the breaking of rocks under the surface and these are tectonic in origin. Causes of Earthquake Natural Causes: Tectonic activities, volcanic eruption, rockfall, … Continue reading →

Key Points The Jain tradition has a succession of teachers called Tirthankaras. There are a total of 24 Tirthankaras associated with Jainism. The first Tirthankara is believed to be Rishabhanatha. The last Tirthankara is believed to be Vardhaman Mahavira. It … Continue reading →

Terms What is it? Summoning Summoning is the process of calling all members of the Parliament to meet. The President summons each House of Parliament from time to time. However, the maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot exceed … Continue reading →

Contempt of court is a concept that seeks to protect judicial institutions from motivated attacks and unwarranted criticism, and as a legal mechanism to punish those who lower its authority. Statutory Basis: The Contempt of Courts Act, of 1971, gives … Continue reading →

Lokayukta is a state-level anti-corruption ombudsman in India, complementing the national Lokpal. It investigates complaints against public officials like chief ministers, ministers, and bureaucrats for graft and maladministration. Recommendations are advisory and non-binding. They submit annual reports to the Governor … Continue reading →

 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) LPG is a portable, clean, and efficient energy source composed mainly of propane and butane. It is stored as a liquid in pressurized cylinders and is widely used for household cooking. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) CNG … Continue reading →

The CBD, a legally binding treaty to conserve biodiversity, came into force in 1993 with objectives like The conservation of biological diversity. The sustainable use of the components of biological diversity. The fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising … Continue reading →