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Parliamentary Privilege and the Privileges Committee: A Closer Look

Central Idea During the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, there were differences between the ruling and opposition parties, leading to complaints against 2 MPs. These complaints were referred to the Privileges Committee. What is Parliamentary Privilege? Definition: Parliamentary privilege refers to the rights and immunities enjoyed by legislators during the course of their legislative duties.… Continue reading Parliamentary Privilege and the Privileges Committee: A Closer Look

Criminal Defamation in India

Central Idea The Supreme Court’s recent decision to stay the conviction in a criminal defamation case has significant implications for the parliamentary representation of a prominent political leader. The court highlighted the absence of valid reasons for awarding the maximum sentence and emphasized the need for mutual respect and caution in public speeches. Disqualification of… Continue reading Criminal Defamation in India

Captive breeding of Himalayan Vultures achieved

Central Idea In a remarkable achievement for conservation efforts, researchers have successfully recorded the first instance of captive breeding of the Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis) in India. About Himalayan Vultures Scientific Name Gyps himalayensis Range and Habitat Found in the Himalayan region and adjoining areas of India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Pakistan. Inhabit high-altitude mountainous… Continue reading Captive breeding of Himalayan Vultures achieved

History of Pepper Trade from India

Central Idea Pepper, often referred to as the “king of spices,” played a pivotal role in driving exploration, colonization, and cultural exchanges between the East and West. Early Origins and Mystique of Pepper Luxury Commodity: Pepper, once considered a luxury good, was produced predominantly along India’s Malabar Coast and was shrouded in secrecy and legend.… Continue reading History of Pepper Trade from India

Money Bills and Financial Bills: A Constitutional Perspective

Central Idea The debate surrounding the classification of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill as a Money Bill and its implications has sparked discussions on the nuances of Money Bills and Financial Bills in India’s parliamentary process. Money Bills vs. Financial Bills Money Bills Financial Bills Definition and Scope Article 110 – Deals with… Continue reading Money Bills and Financial Bills: A Constitutional Perspective

Jan Vishwas Bill

Central Idea The Jan Vishwas Bill, aimed at enhancing ease of doing business, has sparked a heated debate over certain amendments that modify the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. While the bill intends to streamline regulatory provisions, critics argue that it may allow manufacturers of substandard medicines to evade imprisonment and instead pay fines for… Continue reading Jan Vishwas Bill

Legacy of Voyager Mission

Central Idea After more than four decades in space, Voyager 2, Earth’s longest-running space probe, experienced a communication loss with NASA. Voyager Mission Originally planned to explore the five outer planets (Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) with four complex spacecraft, NASA changed its approach due to budget constraints. The agency decided to send two… Continue reading Legacy of Voyager Mission

Tree Felling Estimates for GNI Project

Central Idea The ambitious â‚ą72,000-crore Great Nicobar Project, proposed by the Union government, is facing environmental scrutiny as the number of trees expected to be felled has been revised to 9.64 lakh, higher than the previously estimated 8.5 lakh What is GNI Project? The GNI Project refers to the “Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island,”… Continue reading Tree Felling Estimates for GNI Project

Money Bills vs Finance Bills: What are the differences, what the court has ruled

What’s the news? The recent discussions over the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill have brought to light an important constitutional question – Is it a Money Bill or an Ordinary Bill? The distinction between these two types of bills holds significant implications for the legislative process and decision-making. Central Idea In a recent statement,… Continue reading Money Bills vs Finance Bills: What are the differences, what the court has ruled

Vivad se Vishwas II Scheme launched

Central Idea The Centre has launched the Vivad se Vishwas II scheme, a one-time settlement scheme, to effectively resolve pending contractual disputes with vendors or suppliers to the government and its undertakings. Vivad se Vishwas II Scheme The scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24. It aims to settle government and government undertakings’ contractual… Continue reading Vivad se Vishwas II Scheme launched

Post-1957, President retains power to scrap Article 370: Supreme Court

Central Idea The Supreme Court deliberated on the President’s power to declare Article 370 of the Constitution, which granted special status to J&K, inoperative after the dissolution of the State’s Constituent Assembly in 1957. The court questioned whether the Constituent Assembly’s dissolution nullifies the substantive part of Clause 3 in Article 370. Senior counsel argued… Continue reading Post-1957, President retains power to scrap Article 370: Supreme Court

Room Temperature Superconductivity

Central Idea Recently, two South Korean researchers sparked excitement in the physics community by claiming to have achieved Superconductivity at room temperature. They claim to have developed a lead-based compound exhibiting superconducting properties at normal room temperature and pressure (NTP) conditions. NTP (Normal Temperature and Pressure): Normal Temperature: Defined as 20 degrees Celsius (20°C) or… Continue reading Room Temperature Superconductivity

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