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Source: IE Subject: Polity Context: India marks 79 years since the Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on December 9, 1946, beginning the monumental task of drafting the Constitution. About Constituent Assembly of India: What It Is? The Constituent Assembly was the supreme representative body tasked with drafting the Constitution of India, acting as both …
Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability Q3. “Public Interest Litigations have emerged as instruments of democratic accountability in India”. Evaluate their role in promoting transparency and institutional reform. What are the inherent limitations of PILs as a mechanism of governance? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The Supreme Court’s …
Syllabus: Judiciary Source: DD News Context: The Supreme Court’s invocation of Article 142 in the Tamil Nadu Bill controversy has reignited debates about judicial overreach and constitutional balance between the judiciary, executive, and legislature. About Article 142: What is Article 142? Allows the Supreme Court to pass any decree or order “necessary for doing …
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Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure Q3. What are the constitutional provisions governing the President’s role in State legislation? Analyse the implications of the Supreme Court advising the President on the exercise of this role. Assess its impact on the doctrine of separation of powers. (15 M) Difficulty …
General Studies-2; Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Introduction The Supreme Court recently delivered a crucial verdict quashing an FIR filed against an MP by the Gujarat police. The FIR pertained to a poem …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28 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. …
Syllabus: Polity Source: IE Context: On November 26, 2024, India celebrates the 75th anniversary of the adoption of its Constitution. This moment serves as a reminder of the historic contributions made by the Constituent Assembly and the enduring framework that has guided the world’s largest democracy toward justice, equality, and progress. Background of the Indian …
By Mamatha Govianu Majority of the nations and their governments strive for the Development and welfare of its people. In a democratic setup such as ours It is our politicians- the representatives- the law makers, and the people who lay foundation for the development. And it is the Election Commission which is vested under Article …
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