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Examine the constitutional status and significance of Fundamental Duties. How can they be made more effective in shaping citizen behaviour?

Topic: Fundamental Duties Q4. Examine the constitutional status and significance of Fundamental Duties. How can they be made more effective in shaping citizen behaviour? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: To assess understanding of the constitutional placement, nature, and importance of Fundamental Duties and to evaluate awareness of practical measures needed …

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The inclusion of ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ in the Preamble reflected not just the ideology of the state but also the aspirations of the people. Do you agree? Justify your view.

Topic: The Preamble Q3. The inclusion of ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ in the Preamble reflected not just the ideology of the state but also the aspirations of the people. Do you agree? Justify your view. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The constitutional evolution under the 42nd Amendment (1976), which inserted the …

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Socialist and Secular in India’s Preamble

Syllabus: Preamble Source:  DH Context: Recent statements by political leaders from the ruling alliance have reignited the debate on removing the words “Socialist” and “Secular” from the Preamble, originally added through the 42nd Constitutional Amendment during the Emergency. About Socialist and Secular in India’s Preamble: What is the Preamble? Definition: The Preamble is the introductory …

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How is secularism embedded in the Indian Constitution through both rights and duties? Examine the evolution of secularism in constitutional amendments. Analyse how the judiciary has protected secularism from misuse.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Q3. How is secularism embedded in the Indian Constitution through both rights and duties? Examine the evolution of secularism in constitutional amendments. Analyse how the judiciary has protected secularism from misuse. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Recent …

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50th anniversary of the declaration of Emergency

Source:  DD News Context: 25 June 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the declaration of Emergency (1975–77), prompting national reflection on its impact on India’s democracy and constitutional framework. About 50th anniversary of the declaration of Emergency: What it is? The Emergency was declared under Article 352 on 25 June 1975, citing “internal disturbance”, suspending …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 November 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …

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Preamble

Syllabus: Polity Source:  Live Law Context: The Supreme Court dismissed petitions challenging the inclusion of “socialist” and “secular” in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, added through the 42nd Amendment during the Emergency in 1976. Judgment Highlights: The Supreme Court upheld the inclusion of “socialist” and “secular,” affirming their consistency with the Constitution’s basic structure, …

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