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The Ministry of Environment and Forests of the Government of India initiated Project Elephant in February 1992. It's a program designed to provide states with financial and technical support to help them manage their wild Asian elephant populations. Read More…

The recent   resignation of Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay  from the Calcutta High Court to join a political party has ignited a discourse on the appropriateness of judges transitioning directly into political roles. His announcement of becoming a "party soldier" has raised concerns about the impartiality and independence expected of a judge, even after retirement. This blog explores the reasons behind prohibiting judges from joining politics in India, highlighting the imperative of maintaining a clear separation of powers. The Cooling-Off Debate:  Former Union Minister Arun Jaitley's proposal for a "cooling-off" period before judges enter politics stems from the fear that pre-retirement judgments could be influenced by future political aspirations. While Justice Gangopadhyay dismisses this notion, the ongoing debate questions whether such a rule should be institutionalized. The Rule of Law and Separation of Powers:  The rule of law, the bedrock of a just society,...

When a bill is introduced in the Parliament, Parliament can pass the bill and before the bill becomes an act, it has to be presented to the Indian President for his approval. It is on President of India to either reject the bill, return the bill or withhold his assent to the bill. The choice of the President over the bill is called his veto power. Veto Power of the President of India is guided by Article 111 of the Indian Constitution.  What are the three types of Veto?  The types of vetoes are:  1. Absolute Veto  The power of the President to withhold the assent to the bill is termed as his absolute veto.  2. Suspensive Veto  The power of the President to return the bill to the Parliament with or without consideration is called suspensive veto. 3. Pocket Veto  The power of the President to not act upon the bill is termed as a pocket veto.  1. Absolute Veto of the President:  The facts about the absolute veto power of the Indian President are...

 A discussion about the constitutional role of a governor's political ties has been spurred by the departure of Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan. In order to provide impartial governance, the governor's job is to serve as a liaison between the federal government and the state while remaining politically neutral. The decision to return to active politics after resigning, however, raises concerns about the constitutional clauses, guidelines, and protocols that control this kind of transition. Constitutional Provisions and Political Neutrality A governor's political background is not expressly forbidden under the Indian Constitution. As a matter of fact, governors are frequently people with political ties or former lawmakers. Once selected, though, they must operate impartially and cut any political links. According to Articles 153 to 167 of the Indian Constitution, the governor's function is primarily ceremonial, with the elected state government holding actual...

Leading industry associations such as ASSOCHAM, Nasscom, Bootstrap Incubation & Advisory Foundation, TiE, and Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association are leading the way on an innovative initiative called Startup Mahakumbh 2024, which is set to bring together over 1,000 startups, 50 unicorns, 500 incubators, and 5,000 delegates from 23 different countries. This three-day event, sponsored by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has participation from notable figures like Amitabh Kant, Sivasubramanian Ramann, and Falguni Nayar and strives to foster innovation and collaboration across multiple industries. Key Highlights of Startup Mahakumbh 2024: Central Theme: 'Bharat Innovates' Focused on AI+SaaS, D2C/consumer brands, agritech, fintech, and more. Introduction of a dedicated pavilion for B2B manufacturing, a first in India. Diverse Lineup of Industry Leaders Esteemed speakers include Amitabh Kant, Sivasubramanian Ramann, Falguni Nayar,...

“Due to the schedule of the impending General Election, the Commission has decided to postpone the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination – 2024 which also serves as screening test for Indian Forest Service Examination, 2024 from 26-05-2024 to 16-06-2024.” 

The Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAI) has postponed the CA Intermediate and Final exams 2024, which were slated to be conducted in May. Lok Sabha Elections 2024:  The general election for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases from April 19, Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar announced on Saturday. The counting will be held on June 4, 2024. The  Election Commission of India(ECI ) announced the poll dates for the  Lok Sabha elections 2024  today, March 16 through a press conference at 3:00 PM. Now that the election dates have been released, let’s decode whether the  general elections  dates or  state assembly election dates  will clash with competitive examinations such as  ICAI CA Final and Inter Examinations and Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate. As you know, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India(ICAI) will conduct the CA Final and Inter Examinations in May; the Intermediate, Final, and PQC Exams...

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K Shivaram was brought to hospital because of blood pressure fluctuation and that he had suffered a cardiac arrest six days ago. Bengaluru: K Shivaram, a bureaucrat-turned-actor and the first person to clear the UPSC exam in Kannada , passed away at a private hospital here at the age of 70. He breathed his last on Thursday at a private hospital where he was undergoing treatment for multiple health issues for many days, sources close to him said. They said that he was brought to hospital because of blood pressure fluctuation and that he had suffered a cardiac arrest six days ago. Yesterday, he suffered another cardiac arrest which led to his death, they said. Shivaram, who also had a stint in politics, is survived by his wife and daughter. His mortal remains have been kept at Ravindra Kalakshetra today for dignitaries and well-wishers to pay their last respects. The last rites will be performed later in the day, the sources added. After completing his basic education, Shivaram joined th...

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