CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Twelve members are nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India for six-years term for their contributions towards arts, literature, sciences, and social services.

Detailed explanation-2: -PT Usha, Ilaiyaraaja among 4 nominated to Rajya Sabha; PM praises the nominees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated V. Vijayendra Prasad Garu, Veerendra Heggade, Ilaiyaraaja and PT Usha for being nominated to the Rajya Sabha.

Detailed explanation-3: -Article 80(1)(a) read with Article 80(3) of the Constitution of India provides that the President can nominate to Rajya Sabha, 12 persons having special knowledge, or practical experience in respect of literature, science, art and social service.

Detailed explanation-4: -(article 84 constitution of India) Be elected by the Legislative Assembly of States and Union territories by means of single transferable vote through proportional representation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Minister of Parliamentary Affairs nominates Members of Parliament on Committees, Councils, Boards, Commissions, etc. constituted/set up by the Government of India in any Ministry.