West Bengal Announces Monthly Financial Pension for Emergency Detainees
Recipients under this initiative will officially be designated as 'Loktantra Senani' (Soldiers of Democracy).
In addition to financial assistance, beneficiaries will receive medical aid alongside complimentary travel on state-run buses.
Exam Perspective: Social security schemes and historical state recognitions feature regularly in state PSC and general awareness papers.
Key Facts / Static GK
Constitutional Provision for National Emergency: Article 352
Prime Minister during 1975 Emergency: Indira Gandhi
Practice Quiz — 10 August 2026
Q1. Up to which date has the Central Government extended the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Rahul Navin?
Q2. Which specific section of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 is proposed to be amended under the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026?
Q3. What is the monthly pension amount announced in West Bengal for individuals recognized as 'Loktantra Senani' who were jailed during the Emergency?
Q4. Which police force was recently awarded the prestigious President's Colour by Union Home Minister Amit Shah?
Q5. Which country received the first-ever commercial sea shipment of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana facilitated by APEDA?
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