Polity Anti-defection law 28 Jun 202214 Mar 2023 The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, popularly referred to as the ‘Anti-Defection Law’ was inserted by the 52nd Amendment (1985) to the Constitution.‘Defection’ has been defined as, “To abandon a…
Art and Culture… Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 13 Jun 202214 Mar 2023 The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of 1991 is often seen in the news in relation to the Ram Mandir issue and also the Krishna Temple at Mathura and…
Polity Reservation in India 1 Jun 20222 Jun 2022 Reservations in public employment: The extension of reservation in India is based on the mutual coexistence of Article 16 (1) of the Constitution which guarantees “equality of opportunity in public employment” and…
Polity Article 142 and the Supreme Court’s judgement in Perarivalan’s case 26 May 202226 May 2022 The Supreme Court used its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution and directed the release of A.G. Perarivalan in Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination case. Background Image source: The Hindu Details…
Polity Economic weaker section reservation 3 Jan 20225 Feb 2022 EWS Quota Committee- Key Points About: The Centre had constituted the three-member committee in November last year according to an assurance given to the top court to revisit the criteria for…
Polity Constitutional Mortality 1 May 2021 Q. What is meant by the term ‘constitutional morality’ ? How does one uphold constitutional morality? Constitutional morality means adherence to the core principles of the constitutional democracy. In classicist…
Economics… Farmers protest against farm law 29 Mar 2021 What are the methods used by the farmers’ organisation to influence the policy-makers in India and how effective are these methods? Join our telegram channel Farmers’ organizations are seen as…
Polity… ICT and e-governance 29 Mar 2021 Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based projects/programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors and suggest measures for their effective implementation. Join our telegram…
Polity People representation act 28 Mar 2021 On what grounds a people’s representative can be disqualified under the Representation of Peoples Act, 1951? Also mention the remedies available to such person against his disqualification. Join our telegram…
Polity Women empowerment 27 Mar 202127 Mar 2021 Q. "The reservation of seats for women in the institutions of local self-government has had a limited impact on the patriarchal character of the Indian Political Process." Comment. Join our…
Polity Model code of conduct 19 Mar 202127 Mar 2021 Q. Model Code of conduct has been a remarkable step in ensuring free and fair elections in India. However, the present digital era has posed challenges to it. Comment. Join our…
Economics… Today’s Question ❓ 25 Jan 202126 Jan 2021 Q. Highlight the need and challenges of mainstreaming vocational education in India. What measures have been taken by the government in this regard? Join our BPSC GS 1 and GS…
Polity Today’s Question ❓ 23 Jan 2021 Q Caste in India has maintained its political significance despite dilution of its social character. Discuss with relevant examples. Approach 🔍 • Introduce by giving a brief account of caste…
Polity… Today’s Question ❓ 21 Jan 202121 Jan 2021 Q. The high incidence of poverty combined with multiple deprivations among poor is the most important development challenge for India. Discuss. Approach: • Briefly introduce with the changing concept poverty…
Polity Today’s Question ❓ 18 Jan 202118 Jan 2021 Q Directive Principles of State Policy, though not legally enforceable in a court of law, are perceived as 'conscience of the Constitution’ and are fundamental to governance of the country.…
Polity… Basic Structure Doctrine 12 Jan 202112 Jan 2021 The basic structure doctrine is one of the fundamental judicial principles connected with the Indian Constitution. The doctrine of the basic structure holds that there is a basic structure to…
Polity… Fundamental Duties : Part IVA (Article 51A) 26 Jul 2020 Part IVA of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Duties. As of now, there are 11 Fundamental duties. Originally, the Constitution of India did not contain these duties. Fundamental duties were…
Polity… Directive Principles of Our State Policy: Part IV (Articles 36-51) 26 Jul 2020 Part IV of the Indian Constitution deals with Directive Principles of our State Policy (DPSP). The provisions contained in this Part cannot be enforced by any court, but these principles…
Polity… Fundamental Rights : Part III (Articles 12-35) 26 Jul 2020 Part III of the Indian Constitution talks about Fundamental Rights. The fundamental rights were included in the constitution because they were considered essential for the development of the personality of…
Polity… Citizenship: Part II : (Articles 5-11) 26 Jul 2020 art II of the Constitution of India (Articles 5-11) deals with the Citizenship of India. Article 5 speaks about the citizenship of India at the commencement of the Constitution (Nov…
Polity… The Union and its Territory : Part I (Articles 1- 4) 26 Jul 2020 Part I of Indian Constitution is titled The Union and its Territory. It includes articles from 1- 4. Part I is a compilation of laws pertaining to the constitution of India as a country and the union…
Polity… Preamble to the Indian Constitution 26 Jul 2020 The preamble to the Indian Constitution The preamble to the Constitution of India is a brief introductory statement that sets out the guiding purpose, principles and philosophy of the constitution. Preamble…
Polity… Constitution of India: List of All Articles (1-395) and Parts (1-22) 19 Jul 2020 Constitution of India contains 395 articles in 22 parts. Additional articles and parts are inserted later through various amendments. There are also 12 schedules in the Indian Constitution. Links are…
Mains… What is Naga Issue? 15 Jun 20201 Oct 2021 The key demand of Naga groups has been a Greater Nagalim (sovereign statehood) i.e redrawing of boundaries to bring all Naga-inhabited areas in the Northeast under one administrative umbrella.It includes…
Mains… Historical Background of Indian Constitution 12 Jun 202013 Jun 2020 Before 1947, India was divided into two main entities – The British India which consisted of 11 provinces and the Princely states ruled by Indian princes under subsidiary alliance policy.…
