RPA 1951 Archives

June 11, 2026

The Disqualification of Rajya Sabha Candidature

Source: IESubject: Polity Context: The Rajya Sabha nomination of senior Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan from Madhya Pradesh was officially rejected by the Returning Officer during candidate scrutiny. The Disqualification of Rajya Sabha Candidature About The Disqualification of Rajya Sabha Candidature: What It Is? Disqualification of a Rajya Sabha candidature refers to the statutory rejection of …

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September 4, 2023

Karnataka High Court Nullifies Hassan Lok Sabha Elections

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Karnataka High Court has declared the election of a Member of Lok Sabha from the Hassan constituency in the 2019 general elections as null and void. The court made this ruling based on findings of corrupt practices during the election process. The court found that the …

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April 11, 2023

How is a ‘national party’ in India defined?

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Pressure Groups and Formal/Informal Associations and their Role in the Polity Source: IE Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) recognised the AAP as a national party while revoking the status of the All-India Trinamool Congress, NCP and the CPI. Other decisions taken by ECI: Revoked the state party …

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February 23, 2023February 23, 2023

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 23 February 2023

InstaLinks : help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

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February 3, 2023

No bar on contesting two seats in one poll

GS Paper 2 Source: Th Context: The Supreme Court has refused to set aside a provision in the election law which allows candidates to contest polls from two constituencies simultaneously. Previously, a petition had sought the court to declare Section 33(7) of the Representation of People Act invalid and ultra vires. Why has SC …

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Tag: RPA 1951

The Disqualification of Rajya Sabha Candidature

Karnataka High Court Nullifies Hassan Lok Sabha Elections

How is a ‘national party’ in India defined?

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 23 February 2023

No bar on contesting two seats in one poll

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