Daily Current Affairs 15-December-2023 1. Allahabad High Court Approves Survey in Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid Dispute: A Closer Look at Hindu-Muslim Claims and Legal Proceedings Topic: GS2 – Polity and Governance, GS1- Culture This topic is relevant for UPSC Mains in the context of historical and cultural issues and their legal implications Context: The ongoing…
Article 330A of Indian Constitution Article330A: Reservation of seats for women in the House of the People. Seats shall be reserved for women in the House of the People. As nearly as may be, one-third of the total number of seats reserved under clause (2) of article 330 shall be reserved for women belonging to…
Article 269A of Indian Constitution Intro: Article 269A of the Indian Constitution, a cornerstone of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, revolutionized India’s tax structure by introducing a uniform tax regime. This pivotal amendment aimed to streamline the complex web of taxes, eliminate the cascading effect, and enhance the efficiency of tax collection, fostering…
Article 275 of Indian Constitution Original Text: (1) Such sums as Parliament may by law provide shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India in each year as grants-in-aid of the revenues of such States as Parliament may determine to be in need of assistance, and different sums may be fixed for different States:…
Article 279A of Indian Constitution Original text: (1) The President shall, within sixty days from the date of commencement of the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016, by order, constitute a Council to be called the Goods and Services Tax Council. (2) The Goods and Services Tax Council shall consist of the following…
Article 280 of Indian Constitution Article 280 of the Indian Constitution establishes the Finance Commission of India. This provision mandates the President to constitute a Finance Commission every five years or at such earlier time as deemed necessary. The commission’s primary role is to recommend the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Union…
Article 323A of Indian Constitution Original Text: (1) Parliament may, by law, provide for the adjudication or trial by administrative tribunals of disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of any State or of…
Article 356 of Indian Constitution Original Text: (1) If the President, on receipt of a report from the Governor 2*** of a State or otherwise, is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, the President may by…
Article 360 of Indian Constitution | Financial Emergency Article Intro: Article 360 of Indian Constitution is a safeguard against financial crises, empowering the President to declare a financial emergency when India’s economic stability is threatened. This provision, never invoked yet, underscores the government’s capability to enforce austerity and manage financial governance during dire economic conditions. It…
Article 368 of Indian Constitution Article 368 of Indian Constitution explains how changes can be made to the constitution. It lays out the steps needed for these changes, like getting approval from parliament and the states. This article is important because it allows the constitution to be updated to reflect new ideas and needs while…