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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 concept of fraternity

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure   Source: TH  Context: Since India imbibes the principle of ‘unity in diversity’, having a sense of fraternity is a virtue that is essential.   Meaning of fraternity: The word fraternity is derived from French to mean brotherhood, friendship, community …

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Do you think there is a need to legally enforce and implement at least some of the fundamental duties? Critically Analyse.

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure 4. Do you think there is a need to legally enforce and implement at least some of the fundamental duties? Critically Analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of …

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Fundamental duties must be enforced, says plea in Supreme Court:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Indian Constitution.   Context: The Attorney General for India KK Venugopal has objected to a writ petition which has been filed seeking directions to enforce fundamental duties and steps to sensitise the citizens about their duties.   Background: In February 2022, a petition was filed in the Supreme Court seeking …

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Fundamental duties must be enforced, says plea in Supreme Court:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Indian Constitution.   Context: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the enforcement of Fundamental Duties under the Indian constitution through comprehensive and well-defined laws. The court has asked the centre and states to respond on this matter.   Need for: The need to enforce fundamental duties …

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The Fundamental Duties serve as a reminder that while the Constitution conferred certain Fundamental Rights, it also requires citizens to observe certain basic norms of democratic conduct and democratic behaviour. In the light of this statement, should fundamental duties be enforced? Critically examine.

Topic: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. 5. The Fundamental Duties serve as a reminder that while the Constitution conferred certain Fundamental Rights, it also requires citizens to observe certain basic norms of democratic conduct and democratic behaviour. In the light of this statement, should fundamental duties be enforced? Critically …

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