Article 239AA of Indian Constitution: Special provisions with respect to Delhi

Article 239AA of Indian Constitution Original Text: (1) As from the date of commencement of the Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1991, the Union territory of Delhi shall be called the National Capital Territory of Delhi (hereafter in this Part referred to as the National Capital Territory) and the administrator thereof appointed under article 239 shall…

Article 338B: National Commission for Backward Classes- Complete Notes for UPSC

Article 338B of Indian Constitution Article 338B of Indian Constitution, introduced by the 102nd Amendment in 2018, establishes the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) as a constitutional body. This article empowers the NCBC to ensure the safeguarding of the rights and interests of the Backward Classes, significantly contributing to India’s social justice framework. It…

Article 338A of Indian Constitution: National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

Article 338A of Indian Constitution Original Text: (1) There shall be a Commission for the Scheduled Tribes to be known as the National Commission for the Scheduled Tribes. (2) Subject to the provisions of any law made in this behalf by Parliament, the Commission shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and three other Members and…

Article 332: Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assemblies of the States.

Article 332 of Indian Constitution Original Text: (1) Seats shall be reserved for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, 1[except the Scheduled Tribes in the autonomous districts of Assam], in the Legislative Assembly of every State 2***. (2) Seats shall be reserved also for the autonomous districts in the Legislative Assembly of the State…

14 Dec 2023 : Daily Answer Writing

Mains Answer Writing 14-December-2023 Q) “The Great Depression led to the rise of radical politics and the emergence of new forms of government intervention in the economy.” Comment. ANSWER Great depression refers to serious economic crisis that started with crash of New York exchange in 1929 triggering worldwide rise in unemployment and fall in national…

Article 324 of Indian Constitution: Superintendence, direction and control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission

Original Text of Article 324 of Indian Constitution: (1) The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to Parliament and to the Legislature of every State and of elections to the offices of President and Vice-President held under this Constitution 1*** shall be vested…

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14 Dec 2023 : Indian Express

Indian Express 14- December-2023 1. Power play in Ladakh Topic: GS2- Polity and Governance  Context: ·       The recent ruling by the Supreme Court supporting the establishment of a distinct Union Territory for Ladakh has clarified the constitution and established a future course for the area. ·       Residents of Kargil and Leh have greeted the ruling…

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14 Dec 2023 : PIB

PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 14-December -2023 1. Breakthrough Nutraceutical ‘AKTOCYTE’ by the Department of Atomic Energy Set to Transform Cancer Care Topic: GS3 – Health sector. This topic is not much relevant in the context of Mains but more for prelims perspective. Context:  Scientists from the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and M/s. IDRS Labs Pvt. Ltd….

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14 December 2023 : The Hindu Editorial Notes PDF

The Hindu Editorial 14-December-2023 1. Article 370 judgment is a case of constitutional monism Topic: GS2 – Indian polity – Supreme Court judgements. This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for mains perspective.  Context: The Supreme Court of India, endorsing a monist interpretation, upheld the abrogation of Article 370 in…