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
Indian Polity Notes
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
Schedules of the Indian Constitution
Which are the schedules of the Indian Constitution? Read further to know. 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 … [Read more...] about Schedules of the Indian Constitution
Must Know Articles of Indian Constitution
Which are the must-know articles of the Indian Constitution? Read further to know. The 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. … [Read more...] about Must Know Articles of Indian Constitution
Indian Constitution Parts vs Corresponding Articles
What are the parts of the Indian Constitution and the articles corresponding to it? Read further. 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 … [Read more...] about Indian Constitution Parts vs Corresponding Articles
President of India – Discretionary Powers
What are the discretionary powers of Indian President? What are his non discretionary powers? Read further to know. Indian President is not a ceremonial head, unlike in many other countries. All important decisions regarding the country are taken in the name of Indian President, though most of … [Read more...] about President of India – Discretionary Powers
