[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]What are carbon capture, utilization, and storage? Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is the process of capturing carbon dioxide emissions and either using them to make things such as building materials (utilization) or permanently storing them thousands of feet below the surface (storage). Capturing carbon dioxide from industrial operations before it has a …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]Who is a Governor? Governor is a nominal executive head of the state. He forms an important part of the state executive where he acts as the chief executive head. Central Government nominates the governor for each state. Historical Background The Governors under the Government of India Act 1935 were “by the Raj, of …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]What is the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Quota? The 10% EWS quota was introduced under the 103rd Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2019 by amending Articles 15 and 16. It inserted Article 15 (6) and Article 16 (6). It is for economic reservation in jobs and admissions in educational institutes for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). It …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]The results are catastrophic when one tampers with nature and systems built over centuries of traditional wisdom. During the last few years, pollution in Delhi and north India has caused the most alarming public health crisis impacting over 30 crore Indians. India is one of the most polluted countries in the world and among …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]Article 142 It “provide(s) a unique power to the Supreme Court, to do “complete justice” between the parties,i.e., where at times law or statute may not provide a remedy, the Court can extend itself to put a quietus to a dispute in a manner which would befit the facts of the case. In the …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]What is CBI? Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the premier investigating police agency in India. It provides assistance to the Central Vigilance Commission and Lokpal. It functions under the superintendence of the Deptt. of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, Government of India – which falls under the prime minister’s office. …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]What is a Preamble? A preamble is an introductory statement in a document that explains the document’s philosophy and objectives. In a Constitution, it presents the intention of its framers, the history behind its creation, and the core values and principles of the nation. The preamble basically gives idea of the following things/objects: Source …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]What is a Collegium System? It is the system of appointment and transfer of judges that has evolved through judgments of the Supreme Court (SC), and not by an Act of Parliament or by a provision of the Constitution. Constitutional provision related to Appointment of Supreme Court Judges Article 124- Establishment and constitution of …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]What is the sedition law? Section 124A defines sedition as: “Whoever, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards, the Government established by law shall be punished with imprisonment for …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]What is the CAA? The Act seeks to amend the definition of an illegal immigrant for Hindu, Sikh, Parsi, Buddhist and Christian immigrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, who have lived in India without documentation. They will be granted fast-track Indian citizenship in six years. So far 12 years of residence has been the …
