The strength of the Indian Constitution lies not merely in its length but in its capacity for adaptation. Examine how constitutional amendments have facilitated institutional evolution. Assess the safeguards that prevent misuse of the amendment power.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Q3. The strength of the Indian Constitution lies not merely in its length but in its capacity for adaptation. Examine how constitutional amendments have facilitated institutional evolution. Assess the safeguards that prevent misuse of the amendment power. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium …

Census Exercise

Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions  Source:  Indian Express  Context: The Indian government has announced plans to initiate the delayed Census exercise next year, expected to conclude by 2026. This Census will impact two major processes: delimitation of constituencies and the reservation for women in legislative bodies. About Census in India: Frequency: Conducted every 10 years, …

Bill to Restore States’ rights to specify OBC groups

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important constitutional amendments.   Context: The Constitution 127th Amendment Bill, 2021 was passed with unanimous support in Lok Sabha, recently. The Bill amends the Constitution to allow states and union territories to prepare their own list of socially and educationally backward classes.   Need for: On May 5, while scrapping a …