Explore UPSC Current Affairs articles related to Parliament and State Legislatures.
Law Commission asserts simultaneous polls bill doesn't require state ratification, briefing Parliament panel on legal aspects and constitutional validity.
National Legislative Index (NLI) launched to benchmark productivity, transparency, and innovation across state legislatures, fostering healthy competition and reforms.
Insurance sector poised for major overhaul as government proposes 100% FDI, composite licensing, and eased entry norms.
EC defends citizenship scrutiny power, stating Centre's authority limited to voluntary acquisition of foreign citizenship under Section 9 of Citizenship Act, 1955.
Article advocates for institutionalizing animal representation in governance through independent bodies ensuring their interests are considered in policy-making and legal frameworks.
Supreme Court addresses Governor's role in assenting to bills, criticizes 'pocket veto,' but avoids setting time limits, raising concerns.
Law Ministry defends 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, asserting constitutional validity and adherence to basic structure doctrine before JPC.
Election Commission supports simultaneous elections for saving time and money, but opposes constructive no-confidence vote and statutory backing for MCC.
Law Commission backs 'One Nation, One Election' Bills, finds no violation of basic structure or need for statutory MCC recognition.
Trade unions and farmer groups protest new labour codes, alleging anti-worker provisions and demanding immediate repeal to protect worker's rights.
Supreme Court to consider plea seeking revival of NJAC, challenging Collegium system's validity and demanding transparency in judicial appointments.
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