Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Q4. Analyse the dynamics of Centre-State relations in India, evaluate constitutional provisions protecting federalism, and discuss Supreme Court cases that have shaped this balance. (15M) …
Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q3. Examine the constitutional position of High Court autonomy vis-à-vis the Supreme Court’s role in safeguarding the rule of law. Analyse the key challenges in reconciling these two imperatives. Propose institutional mechanisms to ensure functional harmony within the higher judiciary. (15 M) Difficulty Level: …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18 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: PIB Context: During the 4th Audit Diwas event in New Delhi, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla highlighted the critical role of the Comptroller & Auditor General (C&AG) in promoting accountability, transparency, and good governance. About Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG): Basics: Independent Constitutional Office: Established under Article 148, …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Policies and Schemes Context: The bill will be tabled in the Parliament. It aims to merge the Capital’s three municipal corporations — South, North and East — ten years after the trifurcation of the civic body. In 2011, the state government had proposed the trifurcation for better efficiency. …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Context: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has been dysfunctional for the last four years and has not delivered a single report to Parliament, a parliamentary committee has said in a recent report. …
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GS Paper 2 Topics covered: Parliament Context: Post of Deputy-speaker in Lok Sabha (LS) still remains vacant More on this news: Delhi High Court directed the central government to explain its stand over the issue of not holding elections to the post of Deputy Speaker of LS. The position has remained vacant for last …
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