What is a ‘State Funeral’?
The former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was accorded a ‘state funeral’. Even actress Sridevi…
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Between 1953 & 2017, an average of 1644 lives were lost annually due to floods
Kerala is reeling under unprecedented floods this year. The death toll in Kerala this year…
Electoral Bonds: Not a single bond of Rs 1000 & Rs 10000 sold even in July
Data obtained from SBI reveals that there was hardly any demand for electoral bonds of…
How do we Reward the Men in Uniform? A look at the rewards extended to Gallantry Award Winners
The Men in Uniform spend a major part of their life in serving the country.…
What are the Benefits & Facilities extended to Freedom Fighters?
The Government of India extends certain benefits and facilities to Freedom Fighters. For more information,…
Less than 0.1% NRIs registered as Voters, more than 96% from Kerala
The Representation of People Act, 1950 (RP Act) was amended in the year 2010 that made…
A Dummy’s guide to understanding the working of Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
Parliamentary Proceedings are the most important part of any democracy. It is essential for citizenry…
Leave applications by Lok Sabha MPs – Who & Why?
The Constitution provides for disqualification of a MP if he/she is absent continuously for 60…
38% of the Assurances made by the government in the Lok Sabha are still pending
Citizens often complain that Political Parties fail to keep up the promises made during election…
Fact Check: Has India improved in Global EoDB & Competitiveness Index rankings in the last 4 years?
Has India’s rank significantly improved in the last four years on Global indices such as…