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UPSC Mains General Studies Paper 2 (GS2)

India in 1750 – Decline of the Mughal Empire, Rule of Later Mughals, and Emergence of Successor States

Last updated on April 8, 2021 by Clear IAS Team

India in 1750 - Modern Indian History

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

Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China triangle and its impact on India

Last updated on March 9, 2021 by Pavneet Singh

Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China triangle

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

Last updated on March 8, 2021 by Ujwala Pullela

Constitutional Bodies in India

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)

Last updated on January 22, 2021 by Pallavi Aggarwal

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

Last updated on January 9, 2021 by Clear IAS Team

GS Paper 2 UPSC 2020 (Mains) – Question Paper

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

Last updated on October 26, 2020 by Kirtika Goyal

The 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

Last updated on October 26, 2020 by Pavneet Singh

Chinese Diplomacy

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

Last updated on May 27, 2020 by Clear IAS Team

MPLAD 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

Last updated on April 17, 2020 by Clear IAS Team

Gram Nyayalayas

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

Last updated on March 22, 2020 by Clear IAS Team

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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