OFFICE OF SPEAKER
News – LS is run in an undemocratic way, says Rahul after Speaker’s censure
- Speaker of the Lok Sabha is a pivotal figure in India’s parliamentary system.
- Originated under – Government of India Act, 1919.
- Speaker is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha
- Date of Speaker election – decided by President
- Tenure – during the life of the Lok Sabha
- Removal – by Absolute Majority
- Voting Powers – Speaker votes only Casting Vote
- Role and Powers–
- Acts as Presiding Officer
- Final Interpreter of constitution
- Certification of Money Bills
BAR ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
News – Bar associations urge CJI to withdraw HC judge’s transfer
- About – Bar Association of India (BAI) is a professional association that represents lawyers in India.
- Established in – 1960
- Nature – voluntary organization
- Aims – to uphold the rule of law, legal reforms, and judicial independence
- Organizes seminars, conferences, and workshops
Bar Association vs Bar Council
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Bar Association of India (BAI) |
Bar Council of India (BCI) |
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A voluntary organization |
A statutory body under the Advocates Act, 1961 |
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Works to promote legal education and professional standards |
Regulates legal education and grants licenses to lawyers |
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Represents lawyers but does not have regulatory authority |
Has the power to discipline advocates and set ethical codes |
HEAT WAVE
News – Centre tells States to be prepared to tackle heat-related ailments
- About – A heat wave is a period of abnormally high temperatures, exceeding the normal maximum temperature for a region.
- India Meteorological Department (IMD) defines a heat wave as-
- Plains: Maximum temperature ≥ 40°C.
- Hilly regions: Maximum temperature ≥ 30°C.
- Severe heat wave: Temperature ≥ 45°C.
- Causes-
- Climate Change
- Hot and dry air, absence of moisture
- Urban Heat Island Effect – due to concrete structures
CHEETAH
News – A two-month-old cub, one of the twins born to mother cheetah Veera
- The word “Cheetah” originates from the Sanskrit word “Chitraka” (meaning “spotted one”)
- Global Conservation Status–
- African Cheetah – Vulnerable
- Asiatic Cheetah – Critically Endangered
- Project Cheetah-
- Launched in – 2022
- Aims – to reintroduce African Cheetahs into India
- Chosen Location – Kuno National Park
- Cheetahs transferred from – Namibia and South Africa
SAHYOG PORTAL
News – Cannot be compelled to join the SAHYOG portal: X to Delhi HC
- Sahyog Portal is a centralized digital platform
- Obj – To create a safe cyberspace for Indian citizens by preventing, detecting, investigating, and prosecuting cybercrimes.
- It facilitates coordination between government, Law enforcement agencies and social media companies
- Purpose – Removal of Unlawful online content
- Developed by – Ministry of Home Affairs
- Applicable on – Meta, Google, X
MCQs
1. Speaker can be removed by?
A. Simple Majority
B. Absolute Majority
C. Special Majority
D. President
2. Date of election of Speaker is decided by?
A. Parliament
B. Deputy Speaker
C. President
D. None of The Above
3. Bar Association of India is?
A. Constitutional Body
B. Private Body
C. Statutory Body
D. Voluntary Body
4. Parameters of Heat Wave are set by?
A. Min. of Environment
B. IMD
C. WHO
D. RBI
5. SAHYOG Portal recently seen in news is related to?
A. NGOs
B. Diplomacy
C. Social Media
D. Research and Invention