India in the 1750s saw the decline of the Mughal Empire and the emergence of Successor States. Until 1707, almost the whole of India was under the direct control of the Mughals. The Mughal rulers who came to power after the death of Aurangzeb (1707), are known as the later Mughals. Later … [Read more...] about India in 1750 – Decline of the Mughal Empire, Rule of Later Mughals, and Emergence of Successor States
UPSC Mains General Studies Paper 2 (GS2)
Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China triangle and its impact on India
India's interests are affected by a triangle - The 'Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China' Triangle. What are the power equations and interests among the four nations - India, China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan? While China always uses Pakistan as a balancer against India to keep Indian ambitions in … [Read more...] about Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China triangle and its impact on India
Constitutional Bodies in India – Detailed List with Explanation
Which are the Constitutional Bodies in India? Here is the detailed list. When you hear about the UPSC or Election Commission, somebody may add that these are Constitutional bodies. There are many who consider the constitutional bodies as more 'prestigious' or 'powerful' than other … [Read more...] about Constitutional Bodies in India – Detailed List with Explanation
National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) is in news for various reasons. In this post, let's see the mandate of NCM and measures to make it more effective. The Ministry of Home Affairs established the National Minorities Commission of India in a resolution on January 12, 1978. It mentioned … [Read more...] about National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
GS Paper 2 UPSC 2020 (Mains) – Question Paper and Analysis
Please find the questions in the General Studies Paper 2 (GS2) of UPSC 2020 Civil Services Mains Examination (written). UPSC conducted the General Studies Paper 2, as part of the Civil Services Main Exam 2020 on 09-01-2021. There were 20 questions. 10 questions were of 10 marks each, while the … [Read more...] about GS Paper 2 UPSC 2020 (Mains) – Question Paper and Analysis
Basic Structure Doctrine
The basic structure doctrine is one of the fundamental judicial principles connected with the Indian Constitution. The doctrine of the basic structure holds that there is a basic structure to the Indian Constitution, and the Parliament of India cannot amend the basic features. It was in the … [Read more...] about Basic Structure Doctrine
Chinese Diplomacy – Understanding the changing nature
Chinese diplomacy has changed. In this post, the changing nature of Chinese diplomacy is analysed, presenting a historical background. It is interesting to study how China became a dominant player in international politics. Certainly, the way China handled its diplomacy has a great role in its … [Read more...] about Chinese Diplomacy – Understanding the changing nature
MPLADS: Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
Under the MPLADS, each MP in India had the choice to suggest to the District Collector for works to the tune of Rs.5 Crores per annum to be taken up in his/her constituency. In the background of COVID19 crisis, the Central Government of India recently suspended the Member of Parliament Local Area … [Read more...] about MPLADS: Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme
Gram Nyayalayas: Village Courts in India
Gram Nyayalayas are village courts for speedy and easy access to the justice system in the rural areas of India. The establishment of Gram Nyayalayas in India can be traced to the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 passed by the Parliament of India. Even though the target was to set up 5000 village … [Read more...] about Gram Nyayalayas: Village Courts in India
Special Leave Petition vs Review Petition vs Curative Petition vs Mercy Petition
Special Leave Petition vs Review Petition vs Curative Petition vs Mercy Petition: What are the differences? Supreme Court of India has recently passed many important judgments that transformed India. Connected with judgments, four terms are often seen in the news - (1) Special Leave Petition … [Read more...] about Special Leave Petition vs Review Petition vs Curative Petition vs Mercy Petition
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