Tag: Polity
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Speaker’s Role
Context: The role of the Speaker of the House has taken on increased significance following the recent general election. More on News: In the 18th Lok Sabha, the major parties comprising the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition closely monitoring and vying for the position of the Speaker. The role of the Speaker assumes significant…
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Proportional Representation
Context: In the recently concluded Lok Sabha election, the results sparked a debate between the first-past-the-post system and proportional representation. More on News: In India First past the post-election (FPTP) is used as a method of direct elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. About First past the post-election (FPTP): It is a…
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MPLADS
Context: The Delhi High Court observed that the Central Information Commission (CIC) has no jurisdiction to comment on the utilisation of funds by the members of Parliament under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme. More on News: The high court said that as per section 18 of the RTI Act, the CIC…
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NOTA
Context: In the recent Lok Sabha elections, the Indore constituency witnessed a significant number of votes cast for NOTA, exceeding 2 lakh. About None of the Above (NOTA): The “None of the Above” (NOTA) option allows voters to formally express their rejection of all running candidates. Selecting NOTA as a voting option signifies that…
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Special Category Status for States
Context: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu, after winning 16 Lok Sabha seats, has become crucial for the BJP’s 240-seat majority, likely leveraging support to secure Special Category State status for Andhra Pradesh. What is Special Category Status (SCS)? In 1969, the Fifth Finance Commission of India introduced Special Category Status (SCS) to…