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“Executive functions of the Governor are bound by aid and advice, not personal judgement”. Bring out the constitutional basis of this principle with reference to relevant provisions. Assess its implications for the functioning of State legislatures.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive Q3. “Executive functions of the Governor are bound by aid and advice, not personal judgement”. Bring out the constitutional basis of this principle with reference to relevant provisions. Assess its implications for the functioning of State legislatures. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: TH Why the question …

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What are the key provisions relating to the State Council of Ministers under the Constitution? Discuss their role in maintaining cabinet responsibility.

Topic: State Council of Ministers Q4. What are the key provisions relating to the State Council of Ministers under the Constitution? Discuss their role in maintaining cabinet responsibility. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: Understanding of the constitutional framework governing the State Council of Ministers (Articles 163–167) and its functional role …

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Discuss the impact of the Governor’s role in legislative matters on the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty. Should Governors have a fixed time limit for granting or withholding assent? Justify your answer.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and Departments of the Government Q3. Discuss the impact of the Governor’s role in legislative matters on the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty. Should Governors have a fixed time limit for granting or withholding assent? Justify your answer. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: …

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 18 March 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

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What are Kerala’s university laws (amendment) Bills?

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: State Legislature – Structure, organisation, functioning and conduct of business etc   Source: TH  Direction: The article discusses the controversies surrounding the appointment of Chancellors and VCs at Kerala State Universities.  Context: The Kerala government has passed the two University Laws (Amendment) Bills to amend laws relating to the governance of …

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The state governors’ reputation of being primarily “an agent of the centre” as a result of numerous unfavourable actions has been difficult to overcome from the perspective of the federal and democratic constitutional system. Examine.

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. 3. The state governors’ reputation of being primarily “an agent of the centre” as a result of numerous unfavourable actions has been difficult to overcome from the perspective …

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In view of the multiple political parties with different ideology and a charged political environment in the recent past, a relook into the appointment, powers and functions of the Governor under the Indian constitution is the need of the hour. Examine.

Topic: Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 3. In view of the multiple political parties with different ideology and a charged political environment in the recent past, a relook into the appointment, powers and functions of the Governor under the Indian constitution is the …

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What are the various options available to the governor with regards to a bill passed by the state legislature? Do you think it is right the governor indefinitely delay grating assent to a bill passed by state legislature? Critically analyse.

Topic: Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. 2. What are the various options available to the governor with regards to a bill passed by the state legislature? Do you think it is right the governor indefinitely delay grating assent to a bill passed by …

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Governors at times do not discharge their duties impartially and efficiently leading to politicisation of the office of governor. Critically analyse.

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. 2. Governors at times do not discharge their duties impartially and efficiently leading to politicisation of the office of governor. Critically analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: …

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Appointment and removal of Chief Minister:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.   Context: Pushkar Singh Dhami recently took took oath as the 12th chief minister of Uttarakhand. Since, according to the constitution, the chief minister is appointed by the governor, the swearing in is done before the governor …

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Governor should be non-partisan and act as lynchpin for smooth federal relations between center and state rather than acting as an agent of center. Elaborate.

Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. 3. Governor should be non-partisan and act as lynchpin for smooth federal relations between center and state rather than acting as an agent of center. Elaborate. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why the question: Governor R.N. Ravi returning …

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