1. India Council Act in 1909 which is also known as 'Morley-Minto Reforms'.

2. For the first time, Indians got representation in the Executive Council of the Governor General and limited rights were also given to the members of the Central and Legislative Councils.

3. The following are the main provisions of this Act.

- The number of Indians in the Governor General's Executive Council was increased.

- The number of elected seats for Indians in the Central Legislative Council was increased.

- The number of elected seats for Indians in the provincial legislative councils was increased.

- Provincial Legislative Councils were given the right to debate the budget and ask supplementary questions.

1. The process of nomination of Rajya Sabha members has been adopted in the Indian Constitution.

2. According to Article 80 of the Indian Constitution, the President can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha.

3. These members should also be from amongst persons having special knowledge or practical experience in the fields of literature, science, art and social service.

1. By the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the District Collector has been made the Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority.

2. Disaster has been defined in the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

3. According to this Act, disaster means "devastation, accident and serious incident" caused by natural or man-made causes in any area.

4. Under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the government has declared the Covid-19 pandemic a disaster.