Q1) What is the process for amending the Constitution of India? Discuss the significance of the Kesavananda Bharati case in relation to the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANSWER The constitution of India is structured with a mixture of flexible and rigid features. Many of its parts can be changed…
Daily Current Affairs 16-February-2024- Top News of the Day 1. Supreme Court Strikes Down Amendments Facilitating Corporate Donations Through Electoral Bonds Topic: GS2 – Governance – Important aspects of governance: Transparency and accountability GS2 – Polity – Judiciary This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of knowing facts about amendments made…
The Hindu Editorial 16-February-2024 1. An intervention that will help strengthen legal education. Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Crucial for UPSC aspirants: Highlights parliamentary committee recommendations to reform legal education, impacting governance, law, and justice sectors. Context The article discusses a parliamentary committee’s recommendations to enhance legal education in India, proposing regulatory changes,…
Indian Express Editorial Analysis 16-February-2024 1. Democracy’s guardian angel Topic: GS2 – Governance – Important aspects of governance: Transparency and accountability GS2 – Polity – Judiciary This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of knowing facts about electoral funding, transparency, and accountability in governance. Context: On February 15, 2024, the Supreme Court…
PIB Summary for UPSC 16-February -2024 1. India needs Rs. 30 lakh crores investment during FY 2024-2030 to meet its COP Climate Pledges: IREDA CMD at World Bank Webinar. Topic: GS3 – Environment and Ecology – Environmental pollution and degradation GS2 – International Relations – Important International institutions Critical for UPSC as it highlights India’s…
Kurukshetra Magazine December 2023 Summary 1.Towards Making Villages Self-Reliant: Role of Ministry of Panchayat Raj  Introduction: Villages are the cornerstone for creating a self-sufficient nation, with approximately 68% of India’s population residing in rural areas. The agrarian economy, engaging 51% of the workforce, underscores the pivotal role of Gram Panchayats in the successful implementation of…
Kurukshetra Magazine November 2023 Summary 1.NURTURING SPORTS TALENT IN RURAL INDIA. Sports in Rural India: Archery, wrestling, horse-riding, and chariot racing have historical significance in India, evident in epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata. Government initiatives like the Khelo India Scheme and Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) emphasise building India as a sporting nation, with a…
Kurukshetra Magazine October 2024 Summary 1. VISION FOR GREEN AND CLEAN RURAL INDIA. Introduction: India is committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) actively involving Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) to localise SDGs into nine themes. This article focuses on Theme 5 – Clean and Green…
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Q1) The issues of local self-governance are primarily the issues of autonomy, authority, and accountability. Analyze. (250 Words/ 15 Marks) ANSWER Local bodies are institutions of self-governance at local level, set up by 73rd and 74th Amendments to the constitution to strengthen grass root participatory democracy. Called as the third tier of democracy, they are…