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A former constitutional provision granting special autonomous status to Jammu & Kashmir. It was abrogated in August 2019 and the state was reorganised into two Union Territories.
A parliamentary device to draw attention to a matter of urgent public importance. It interrupts normal business and requires the support of at least 50 members to be admitted.
The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (52nd Amendment, 1985) that disqualifies legislators who defect from their party. The Speaker/Chairman decides disqualification petitions.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations — a regional bloc of 10 Southeast Asian countries. India's Act East Policy prioritises ASEAN engagement for trade, security, and connectivity.
A flagship government health insurance scheme (PM-JAY) providing coverage of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalization to over 10 crore vulnerable families.