National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) established in 1993 is a constitutional body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. NCBC is an important topic for the IAS Exam and is included under the GS-II. Read here to know more about the commission. The NCBC was formed as an … [Read more...] about National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)
Indian Polity Notes
University Grants Commission
University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory body set up by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. It is charged with coordination, determination, and maintenance of standards of higher education in India. Read here to know more about the genesis, and history of … [Read more...] about University Grants Commission
Finance Commission of India
Article 280 of the Indian Constitution laid down the provisions related to the constitution of the Finance Commission and the Finance Commission Act of 1951 supplemented the provision of the constitution. Finance Commission, a quasi-judicial body, recommends President certain measures related to … [Read more...] about Finance Commission of India
First Amendment Act 1951
What is the First Amendment Act of 1951? What led to the 1st Constitutional Amendment? Read to know more. The First Amendment was passed in 1951 by the Provisional Parliament, which was elected on a limited franchise. Recently the Supreme Court of India agreed to examine a PIL challenging … [Read more...] about First Amendment Act 1951
Attorney General
Who is an Attorney General of India? What is his constitutional position? How he is appointed and what is his term of office? Are there any limitations? To answer these questions, read further. The President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, and Attorney General of India … [Read more...] about Attorney General
Grievance Redressal
What is meant by Grievance Redressal? What are the existing Grievance Redressal Mechanisms? What are its importance and challenges? To answer these questions, read further. The process of handling complaints from consumers and citizens, as well as the decisions made in response to any issues they … [Read more...] about Grievance Redressal
Office of Profit
The phrase "office of profit" is frequently used in executive appointments made by national constitutions. The term is often mentioned in the news. Even though it is not defined per se, numerous Supreme Court judgments have outlined it. Read here to understand. In many nations, it is against the … [Read more...] about Office of Profit
e-Governance: Applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential
What is e-governance? Why is it needed? What are the challenges? Is there any government initiatives? To answer these questions, read further. e-Governance is the use of information and communication technology (ICT) to provide government services, exchange information, conduct transactions, and … [Read more...] about e-Governance: Applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential
Good Governance
What is Good Governance? What are the features of Good Governance? What are its benefits and challenges? To answer these questions, read further. According to UNESCAP, good governance means processes and institutions that produce results which meet the needs of society while making the best use … [Read more...] about Good Governance
Custodial Violence
What is Custodial Violence? What are the Constitutional provisions and the Judicial Pronouncements related to Custodial Violence? What are the reasons behind Custodial Violence? Why do we need to curb it? How it can be curbed? To answer these questions, read further. India has a grim record of … [Read more...] about Custodial Violence
