The much awaited notification for UPSC Civil Services Examination 2014 is out. UPSC has called for applications for Civil Services Preliminary Examination to be held on August 2014. The last date for receipt of applications is June 30, 2014. The number of vacancies to be filled on the result of the … [Read more...] about UPSC Civil Services Examination 2014 Notification is out!
India’s Bilateral Issues With SAARC Countries: A Quick Look
India's Bilateral Issues With SAARC Countries are a matter of significance as they impact the standing of the association itself. Read here to learn more about it. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation of SAARC leaders for his swearing ceremony and bilateral meetings with each of its leaders … [Read more...] about India’s Bilateral Issues With SAARC Countries: A Quick Look
India’s Nuclear Weapon Programme
India's Nuclear Weapon Programme was aimed at the peaceful utilization of atomic energy at a time when the pioneering activities in this field were geared essentially toward military use. Read further to know more about India's Nuclear Weapon Programme, Nuclear Command Authority (NCA), India's … [Read more...] about India’s Nuclear Weapon Programme
No Change in Civil Services Exam Syllabi for 2014, says UPSC
Deputy Secretary of Examination, UPSC, Malay Mukhopaday has released a press note clarifying that there are no changes in the format and syllabi of papers contained in Civil Services Examination 2014. The press note comes amid strong rumors from many coaching institutions that there will be a … [Read more...] about No Change in Civil Services Exam Syllabi for 2014, says UPSC
Officers, Conduct of Business and Disqualification of MPs (Articles 89-106/122)
Who are the parliament officers? What is the procedure for the Disqualification of MPs? Read further to know more. Having covered the General provision regarding parliament in the last post, let us discuss Articles 89-106 under Chapter II (Parliament) under Part V (Union) of the Constitution of … [Read more...] about Officers, Conduct of Business and Disqualification of MPs (Articles 89-106/122)
Parliament (Articles 79-88/122)
Though Article 79-122 deals with Chapter II (Parliament) of Part V (Union), we shall break the topic into sub-sections. In this post, we are covering only articles 79-88, which deals with the General provisions regarding the Parliament. Parliament consists of the President of India, Lok Sabha and … [Read more...] about Parliament (Articles 79-88/122)
COM, Prime Minister and Attorney General (Articles 74-78)
Chapter I (Executive) of Part V of the Constitution (Union) deals with the President, Vice-President, and Council of Ministers (COM) headed by the Prime Minister and Attorney General. Read here to learn each article related to the COM, Prime minister, and Attorney general in detail. Part V of the … [Read more...] about COM, Prime Minister and Attorney General (Articles 74-78)
The Vice-President Of India (Articles 63-73)
Part V of the Constitution of India under Chapter I (Executive) also discusses about the office of the Vice-President of India. The Vice-President of India is the second highest constitutional office in the country. Read here to learn about the constitutional articles related to the vice president … [Read more...] about The Vice-President Of India (Articles 63-73)
The President of India (Articles 52-62)
Part V of the Constitution (The Union), under Chapter I (The Executive), lists out the qualifications, election, and impeachment of the President of India. The President of India is the head of state of the Republic of India. The President is the formal head of the executive, legislature, … [Read more...] about The President of India (Articles 52-62)
Fundamental Duties : Part IVA (Article 51A)
Fundamental Duties are a set of moral and ethical obligations that are enshrined in Part IV-A (Article 51A) of the Constitution of India. Read here to learn them in detail. Part IVA of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Duties. As of now, there are 11 Fundamental … [Read more...] about Fundamental Duties : Part IVA (Article 51A)
