Election Commission of India Subject – Polity Context – CEC ‘Interacted’ With PMO after Unusual Govt Note Demanding His Presence at Meeting: Report Concept – The Commission’s interactions with the government on election issues usually remain limited to its administrative ministry; the law ministry or, if security forces need to be arranged for […]
Cold Wave in Northwest India Subject – Geography Context – IMD has predicted a cold wave in Northwest India Concept – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a cold wave in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh over the next few days. A western disturbance as a cyclonic […]
Bullock Cart Races Subject – Art and Culture Context – Supreme Court allows bullock cart races in Maharashtra Concept – Bullock Cart Race State Kambala Coastal Karnataka Jallikattu Tamil Nadu Bail GadiShariat / Shankarpat Maharashtra Maramadi Kerala Balda di daud Punjab Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 The legislative intent of the […]
The Ordinance Raj Subject – Polity Context – The frequent promulgation of ordinances is detrimental for a constitutional democracy. Concept – The ordinance-making power in the Constitution is not a necessary feature of the Westminster form of parliamentary democracy that India has adopted. It is a relic of the Government of India Act, […]
Daily Practice Sheet 16 December 2021 Daily Prelims Topic Sixth Schedule Vijay Diwas 2021 Marriage Age of Women from 18 to 21 2020 heat record in Siberian town International Archive of Weather and Climate Extremes Pre-Budget Rupee Depreciation Speaker of Lok Sabha UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritages in India Medium Altitude Long Endurance […]
Hint: Many states raising demand of abolishing concurrent list, accusing Centre of encroaching on states power has led to a demand for review and you should present argument of both sides and then take a stand. Use recommendations wherever possible or court judgements. Introduction (I): Mention how schedule 7 in the Constitution is […]
Hint: Here, you need to discuss how GST has impacted the centre-state relations financially and politically (Don’t get diverted by focussing on features of GST as major part). Introduction (I): One line GST introduction and changes in Constitution it makes has huge impact on the centre-state relations. Body (B): 1) Either you can […]
Hint: The question is straightforward asking about the idea of Art 356 and how it has been abused ver the years. Use examples, court judgement etc. Introduction (I): Talk of Art 356 providing for the President rule (and what it means). You can mention Ambedkar view it being a dead letter, but experience […]