Source: TOI Context: Parliament has approved a six-month extension of President’s Rule in Manipur, following its initial imposition in February 2025. About Extension of President’s Rule in Manipur: What is President’s Rule? President’s Rule refers to direct central governance in a state under Article 356 of the Constitution when the constitutional machinery fails or the …
Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Q3. “President’s Rule, though a constitutional necessity in exceptional circumstances, often reflects deeper institutional and federal failures”. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The recent extension of President’s Rule in Manipur (2025) amidst ethnic conflict has revived …
Source: IE Context: Manipur is facing a potential imposition of President’s Rule following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, as BJP struggles to find a consensus candidate. About President’s Rule: What is President’s Rule? President’s Rule refers to the suspension of a state government and the imposition of direct central administration when a …
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Topic: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, Q3. President’s Rule is often criticized for weakening the principles of cooperative federalism. Do you agree? Substantiate your answer with relevant examples. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question President’s rule among options being …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Polity Source: Indian Express, First Post Context: Recently Prime Minister mentioned the misuse of Article 356 in the parliament. Commonly known as President’s Rule, Article 356 allows the president to assume any and all functions of the state. About Article 356: Section 93 of the Government of India …
Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. President’s Rule: Context: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking directions to the Centre to impose President’s Rule in West Bengal over alleged incidents of post-poll violence in the state. Allegations: During the violence, the government and …
Topics Covered: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. President’s Rule in Delhi: Context: AAP MLA Shoaib Iqbal has demanded imposition of President’s Rule in Delhi in view of the massive surge in COVID-19 cases. What’s the issue? He said neither him nor the government is able to offer any …
