What are the salient features of the representation of peoples act 1950 and 1951? What do they deal with? Read further to know. Article 324 to 329 of Part XV of the Constitution deals with the electoral system in our country. Constitution allows Parliament to make provisions in all matters … [Read more...] about Salient features of the Representation of Peoples Act
Indian Polity Notes
Self Help Groups (SHG) – Explained with Video
Self Help Groups (SHG) play a significant role in the development process of countries like India. The Government (or state) alone cannot bring development. The development process in India has many actors. Along with the Government, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Self Help Groups … [Read more...] about Self Help Groups (SHG) – Explained with Video
Committees and Commissions in India
Listing below the important Committees and Commissions in India. Reports of these committees are important in Indian Economy as well as Indian Polity. Commission Name Area of Study Recommendations/ findings (if important) Sarkaria Commission Centre-State relations Recommended that … [Read more...] about Committees and Commissions in India
Right To Information Act 2005
What makes Right To Information Act 2005 special is its power and practicality to seek and get information from government authorities. The law also promoted transparency and accountability in public authorities. Salient Features of Right To Information Act 2005 Replaced Freedom of Information … [Read more...] about Right To Information Act 2005
Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
What are the salient features of protection of women from domestic violence act 2005? What are the criticisms against the act? Read further to know more. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 is a major bill passed by the Indian Parliament during the UPA1 government regime … [Read more...] about Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
Fundamental Duties As Per Indian Constitution
Fundamental Duties are a set of moral and ethical obligations enshrined in Part IV-A (Article 51A) of the Indian Constitution. This article contains a listing of the Fundamental duties as per the Indian constitution and important points to remember related to them. Read here to learn better. The … [Read more...] about Fundamental Duties As Per Indian Constitution
Important Ministries and Departments Under Government of India
In this article we shall learn the important ministries and departments under the Central Government in India. 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 … [Read more...] about Important Ministries and Departments Under Government of India
Inter State Council vs National Development Council: Difference
What is Inter-State Council? What is National Development Council? What are the differences between them? Read further to know. India, being a federal republic, needs coordination between the Center and the States in many political, administrative, and governance affairs. In order to avoid … [Read more...] about Inter State Council vs National Development Council: Difference
Vice Presidents of India and their Tenure
This article will give you an idea about the Vice Presidents of India to date in 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 office, irrespective of the expiry of … [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. In this article, let us know the Presidents who have been in office since the independence. The President exercises these powers through the … [Read more...] about Presidents of India and their Tenure