CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The state’s governor issued a proclamation, after obtaining the consent of the President of India allowing Governor’s rule for a period of up to six months after which President’s rule under Article 356 of the Constitution of India can be imposed.

Detailed explanation-2: -360. (1) If the President is satisfied that a situation has arisen whereby the financial stability or credit of India or of any part of the territory thereof is threatened, he may by a Proclamation make a declaration to that effect.

Detailed explanation-3: -Article 370 acknowledges the special status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir in terms of autonomy and its ability to formulate laws for the state’s permanent residents.

Detailed explanation-4: -As per Article 53, the executive power of the country is vested in the president and is exercised by the president either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the constitution.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sawant J.) “(1) Article 356 of the Constitution confers a power upon the President to be exercised only where he is satisfied that a situation has arisen where the government of a State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.