Indian Express 29- December-2023 1. NOT ZERO SUM Topic: GS2 – International Relations- Bilateral Relations This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of changing trends in Indo-Russia relations. Context: The vibrant Indo-Russian camaraderie was on display during External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s recent visit to…
Daily Current Affairs 29-December-2023 1. Qatar court drops death penalty for 8 Indians, Govt says sentences reduced Topic: GS2 – International Relations- Bilateral Relations This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of Implications on India-Qatar Relations. Context: Eight former Indian Navy officers who were on…
The SC & ST Act, 1989 (Prevention of Atrocities) The parliament of India enacted the act to prevent atrocities and prohibit offences against Scheduled castes and scheduled Tribes and established special courts for the trial of such offences and rehabilitation of victims. Meaning of Atrocity: An atrocity is a crime against the Scheduled Caste and…
Election Commission of India Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body constituted under Article 324. Being a permanent and autonomous body, it is endowed with the responsibility of conducting elections of the President of India, Vice-President, members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assembly and the Legislative council fairly and transparently. The…
Finance Commission of India Article 280 of the Constitution of India provides for a Finance Commission, a quasi-judicial body that recommends principles by which fiscal horizontal and vertical balance can be maintained in the India’s Fiscal Federal Structure. Article 270 makes provision for sharing of a share of central taxes with the states. Article 275…
UPSC In a democratic government, civil service is a crucial institution responsible for assisting the political executive in the country’s governance. The task of selecting the right individual to be recruited for the country’s highest service is vested in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). UPSC is an independent constitutional body formed under Article 315…
State Public Service Commission Civil servants play an important role in the administration and governance of the country. They assist political executives in various day-to-day activities and policy-making processes. It is imperative that the recruiting process for civil servants into government service must be effective, impartial and merit-based. Constitutional provisions: The task of selecting the…
Constitutional Provisions Regarding Elections Part XV of the Indian Constitution deals with Elections. However, it only provides the foundational framework for holding elections; for example, it provides for the Election Commission to hold elections, universal adult suffrage, etc.; the elaborate provisions are made by the Parliament and, in some cases, state legislatures too, as provided…
Political Party A political party is a group of people who share common values, ideology and goals and come together to contest elections and form government. In comparison, Pressure groups or interest groups are organised associations, unions or organisations of people who share common interests. Political parties are the most visible institutions in a modern democracy, and for most ordinary citizens, democracy means political…
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