Ministries and Departments of Government of India is a topic mentioned under the Governance section of UPSC Civil Services Mains GS2 paper. Though the number and name of ministries may change with each government, the overall framework will remain the same. Under normal circumstances in each … [Read more...] about Important Ministries and Departments Under Government of India
Indian Polity Notes
Inter State Council vs National Development Council : Difference
India, being a federal republic, needs coordination between the Center and the States in many political, administrative, and governance affairs. In order to avoid conflicts, the division of powers is clearly specified through the three lists in Schedule 7 ie. Union list, State list, and Concurrent … [Read more...] about Inter State Council vs National Development Council : Difference
Vice Presidents of India and their tenure
Names of Vice Presidents of India - in the chronological order. The Vice-President of India is the second-highest constitutional office in the country. VP of India serves for a five-year term but can continue to be in the office, irrespective of the expiry of the term, until the successor … [Read more...] about Vice Presidents of India and their tenure
Presidents of India and their tenure
The President of India is the nominal head of state of India. The Constitution of India vests the executive power of the Union formally in the President. But in reality, the President exercises these powers through the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister. There is no direct election … [Read more...] about Presidents of India and their tenure
Schedules of the Indian Constitution
Which are the schedules of the Indian Constitution? Schedules are basically tables which contains additional details not mentioned in the articles. Indian Constitution originally had eight schedules. Four more schedules were added by different amendments, now making a total tally of … [Read more...] about Schedules of the Indian Constitution
Must Know Articles of Indian Constitution
Which are the must-know articles of the Indian Constitution? Original Indian Constitution, when adopted by Constituent Assembly in 1949, had 395 articles and 22 parts. Many other articles and three other parts were added to it by subsequent constitutional amendments. As of now, the Indian … [Read more...] about Must Know Articles of Indian Constitution
Indian Constitution Parts vs Corresponding Articles
What are the parts of the Indian Constitution? Original Indian Constitution had 22 parts and 395 articles. Later 3 parts were added to it as amendments making the tally 25. An overview of Indian Constitution Parts and Articles is provided in this short post. Parts of Indian Constitution The … [Read more...] about Indian Constitution Parts vs Corresponding Articles
3 Best Books to Study Indian Polity for IAS Prelims Exam
Do you know which are the 3 books most aspirants study for Indian Polity preparation in the UPSC Civil Services Examination? In the last 3-4 years, it is clear that the sources from which UPSC frames questions have undergone as a drastic change. Gone are the days when aspirants can prepare Indian … [Read more...] about 3 Best Books to Study Indian Polity for IAS Prelims Exam
President of India – Discretionary Powers You Never Knew Existed!
Indian President is not a ceremonial head, unlike many other countries. All important decisions regarding the country are taken in the name of Indian President, though most of these will be based on the binding advice given by Council of Ministers(CoM), as per Article 74 of Indian … [Read more...] about President of India – Discretionary Powers You Never Knew Existed!
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