Category: Polity
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) warns NGOs using foreign funds without a valid FCRA license will face penalties under the FCRA, 2010 amended in 2020
Party Whip
Vice President of India has expressed concerns regarding the increasing use of party whips in Parliament.
Padma Awards
The Centre has announced Padma Awards 2025 on Republic day.
National Panchayat Awards
National Panchayat Awards 2024 were awarded to 45 Panchayats across India by the President of India
Electoral Trusts
Electoral Trust Contribution reports released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the FY 2023-24, indicate a significant increase in donations to political parties through electoral trusts.
Symbols of State
Tripura unveiled its first official state emblem.
Central Pay Commission
Union government approved the establishment of the 8th Pay Commission.
Home Voting
Over 2,900 senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) applied for home voting for the upcoming Delhi Legislative Assembly Election.
Atomic Energy Commission
The Union government has re-constituted the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).
Guidelines on Playing National Anthem
Recently, the Tamil Nadu Governor walked out of the Legislative Assembly on the first session’s opening day, citing the absence of the national anthem before his scheduled address.
Bharatpol
The Union Home Minister has inaugurated the BHARATPOL Portal, which was developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Appointment of Vice-Chancellors
The Education Minister has unveiled the UGC’s 2025 regulations, which simplify and revise the process for selecting Vice-Chancellors at universities across India.