Vashisth Award in Sports

The Vashisth Award is a prestigious sports honor in India, recognizing outstanding achievements in the field of sports.

Key Details:

• Purpose: It acknowledges athletes who have shown excellence and commitment to their sport.
• Eligibility: It is awarded to sportspersons for exceptional performances at national or international levels.

For example, athletes like P.T. Usha have been recipients of similar prestigious awards for their achievements.

The Governor in India has the power to promulgate ordinances when the State Legislature is not in session, under Article 213 of the Constitution.

Key Features:

• Emergency Action: The Governor can issue ordinances to address urgent matters requiring immediate action.
• Approval Required: The ordinance must be approved by the State Legislature within six weeks of its reassembly.
• Governor’s Discretion: The Governor acts on the advice of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers.

For example, a Governor might promulgate an ordinance to tackle a public health emergency when the state legislature is not in session.

The Rajasthan Lokayukta Act exempts certain posts and persons from its jurisdiction.

Exemptions Include:

• Governor of Rajasthan: Cannot be investigated by the Lokayukta.
• Judges of Courts: Judicial officers are also excluded.
• Public Servants: Some senior officials, like those holding constitutional posts, are not under Lokayukta’s purview.

For example, the Chief Minister and cabinet ministers may be investigated, but the Governor remains exempt.