Q1) China’s rapid escalation of bilateral partnerships reflects a strategic pivot towards the developing world. In this context, analyse the impact of China’s engagement upon India’s position in the Global South. (150 Words/10 Marks) Answer: India and China are two emerging powers that wield considerable geopolitical influence. However, their inimical and mutually competitive relations have…
1. UGC’s draft regulation has serious constitutional issues (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The University Grants Commission (UGC) has proposed a draft regulation on the selection and appointment of vice chancellors (VCs) of universities. Non-BJP-led State governments oppose the regulation, claiming it violates the…
1. Govt. lifts ban partially, gives nod for export of million tonnes of sugar (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy, GS3 – Agriculture Context The Union government partially lifted the sugar export ban, allowing the export of one million tonnes in the 2024-25 season. This…
1. Fields of Viksit Bharat (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context The article outlines seven key imperatives for modernizing Indian agriculture to achieve a sustainable, inclusive, and technologically advanced sector by 2047. Analysis of the news: Balancing Food Security and Sustainability 1….
India, being the world’s biggest democracy and now dubbed as the “mother of democracy”, it becomes crucial to conduct a smooth transfer of power through free and fair elections that reflect the political and socio-economic aspirations of its people. In a democracy, it is through elections that the general public participates in public affairs and…
Over the years, several committees set up by the union government, Law Commission reports, and the Election Commission itself have proposed wide-ranging electoral reforms such as issues related to the criminalisation of politics, electoral financing, the autonomy of the Election Commission, Anti-defection law, paid news, simultaneous elections, Right to reject, Model code of conduct etc….
Voting behaviour refers to actions or decisions taken by the electors while voting. It involves the study of human political behaviour in the context of voting in elections. It encompasses a wide range of factors that influence how people choose their preferred candidates or political parties. Voting behaviour is not limited to the mere examination…
The system of urban government was constitutionalised through the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992. Before this, a variety to systems existed in various locations. Evolution of urban local bodies: Pre-British Era: British Era: Post-independence Era / Way to constitutionalisation: 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992: Articles Related to Municipalities at a Glance Article No….
The Government of India Act 1935 brought local government within the purview of the provincial government and granted them enhanced powers. Since that time, local government evolved a lot. Currently, eight types of urban local bodies are visible in India. We shall cover these bodies in this chapter. Municipal Corporation: Municipalities (Municipal Board/Municipal Council/…
Urban governance and management have predominantly been the constitutional domain of state government. These local institutions of urban government have become weak over the years due to many factors, including encroachment on traditional and legitimate municipal functions by creating parastatals and urban development authorities, a weak executive system, fragile fiscal health, and inadequate staffing and…