Indian Polity Notes

Schools of Buddhism developed after the death of Buddha to propagate his teachings. The schools over the years have been interpreted in different ways giving rise to numerous subsects and movements. Read here to learn about the major schools of Buddhism. Buddhism is a way of life that is founded … [Read more...] about Schools of Buddhism

What is the Supreme Court Verdict on ECI Appointments? Why Independence of the Election Commission of India is important? Read further to know. In its ruling on March 2023, the Supreme Court of India effectively rewrote several of the Constitution's provisions by assuming the role of the … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Verdict on ECI Appointments

What is the Right to be Forgotten and how the concept has developed in India? What is its significance? What are the challenges associated with this concept? The right to be forgotten has been recognized by the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into effect in … [Read more...] about Right to be Forgotten

What is a Cooperative Society? What is the Jurisdiction of a Cooperative Society? What are the Proposed Amendments to Cooperative Societies? What are the Criticisms of the Proposed Bill? Read further to know more. Cooperatives are member-owned businesses that put the needs and goals of their … [Read more...] about Multi state cooperative societies amendment bill 2022

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) was enacted in 1976 to regulate foreign donations and ensure that such contributions do not adversely affect the internal security of the country. Read here to learn all about the FCRA Act and its amendments. Economic Security is one of the bases for the … [Read more...] about Foreign Contribution Regulations Act (FCRA)

What is the concept of code of criminal procedure (CrPC)? What is its history? What are the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure? What is the importance of the Criminal Procedure Code? Read further to know more. The fundamental set of laws governing the administration of substantive … [Read more...] about Code of Criminal Procedure

What is meant by Indian Penal Code (IPC)? What is the Structure of the IPC?  What is its Significance? Read further to know more. Indian Penal Code is the principal criminal code of India that defines crimes and provides punishments for almost all kinds of criminal and actionable wrongs. The IPC … [Read more...] about Indian Penal code

What is special category status? What is its historical perspective? Who assigns it to the states? What are its benefits? What are the criteria to give the status of Special Category States? Read further to know more. The Center categorises states with socioeconomic and geographic disadvantages … [Read more...] about Special Category Status

What is Sealed Cover Jurisprudence? What is the Legality of Sealed Cover Jurisprudence? What are the issues with the Sealed Cover Jurisprudence? How Sealed cover jurisprudence is used by Courts in India? What are the Criticisms/Issues with Sealed Cover Jurisprudence? Read further to know … [Read more...] about Sealed Cover Jurisprudence

What is transparency? What constitutes accountability? What is the importance of accountability and transparency? What are the initiatives to enhance transparency and accountability in India? Read here to know more. The idea of good governance is as old as Indian civilization. ‘Raj Dharma’ was … [Read more...] about Transparency & Accountability and Institutional and other measures