In India, the Constitution makers adopted a parliamentary form of government at the state and union levels. According to former President KR Narayanan, “Parliament and legislatures constitute the head and front of the body-politics in India. They are the institutional embodiments of the audacious experiment in democracy by the founding fathers of our republic.” Articles…
The Indian Parliament actively engages with the Indian and the world forums in order to share experiences and enhance Participation. In this context, the Indian Parliamentary Group (IPG) and the Youth Parliament have emerged as important associations. Indian Parliamentary group: In 1949, the Indian Parliamentary Group was formed as an autonomous body in pursuance of…
Members of Parliament need help to understand the complexity of the bills introduced in the House. Additionally, Parliament do not have enough time as they meet thrice a year, that too with a limited number of days there comes the role of parliamentary committees. The parliamentary committees assist members of Parliament in discharging their duties…
The Budget is an annual financial statement giving an account of the expected revenue and expenditure of public money in a financial year, which starts on 1st April and ends on 31st March. It is a work plan that gives direction to the implementation of policies and programmes. Note: The Constitution does not mention the…
Functions of the Parliament In order to perform its role efficiently, various mechanisms have been set up in the Constitution, and each House has been empowered to make its own rule under Article 118. Rules of communication between both houses and the Joint sitting are made by the President after consultation with the Speaker of…
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Mains Answer Writing 12-December-2023 1. When it comes to Indian culture, few symbols are as enduring and ubiquitous as the elephant and the lotus. Elaborate this statement with examples. ANSWER Symbols are an integral element of the Indian culture and have spiritual, mythological, and representational significance. In India’s rich and diverse cultural background, the importance…
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU 12-December -2023 1. Measures Undertaken for Self-sufficiency in Coal Production & Supply to Power Sector. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy India’s Coal Production and Supply: Key Points Record high coal production: 893.19 MT in 2022-23, a 14.77% increase from the previous year. Measures for self-sufficiency: Transparent auctions for commercial mining (91 blocks auctioned). Regular…
Daily Current Affairs 12-December-2023 1. SC upholds repeal of J&K’s special status. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Supreme Court Decision on Article 370: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the President’s power to abrogate the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370. The decision led to the reorganization of the…
The Hindu Editorial 12-December-2023 1. Harvest the Odisha story to ensure food security Topic: GS3 – food security Agricultural Transformation: Odisha transformed from importing rice to producing 13.606 million tonnes of food grains in 2022. Average rice yield tripled in two decades,from 10.41 quintals/hectare in 2000-01 to 27.30 quintals/hectare in 2020-21. Kalahandi district,known as the…