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Preamble of the Constitution of India [UGC NTA NET Political Science Notes]
The Preamble acts as a summary of the Constitution’s core values. It outlines the guiding principles that govern the nation. The primary purpose of the Preamble is to establish the foundational ethos of the Constitution. It serves as a reminder ..
Nepal adopts new Constitution
Nepal has adopted new Constitution marking the country’s transition to a secular and democratic republic. The new Constitution was unveiled by Nepalese President Ram Baran Yadav at a special ceremony held in Parliament at Kathmandu. Earlier the Parliament had unanimously ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
Japan's Parliament passes 2 Security laws to amend its pacifist constitution
Japan’s parliament has passed two security laws to amend its pacifist constitution framed after WWII to allow its troops to fight abroad. The bills already have been approved by Parliament’s lower house and it was voted into law by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
Nepal's Parliament approves new Constitution
Nepal’s Parliament has overwhelmingly approved a new constitution after seven years of painstaking efforts and deliberations. The new Constitution was passed by a 507-25 vote in the 601-seat Constituent Assembly (CA) after the voting and is due to come into ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
Constituent Assembly rejects proposal to declare Nepal as a Hindu state
The Constituent Assembly of Nepal has overwhelmingly rejected the proposal to declare Nepal a Hindu state and reaffirmed to remain secular. The proposal to amend the constitution received the support of only 21 lawmakers of the Constituent Assembly in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015
Political Institutions in India – The Constituent Assembly [UGC-NTA Net Political Science]
The Constituent Assembly of India was a very important body formed to draft the Constitution of India. Established in 1946, its primary aim was to create a democratic framework for a newly independent nation. This assembly played role in shaping ..
Ireland becomes first country to constitutionally legalise same-sex marriage
Republic of Ireland on 23 May 2015 became first country in the world to constitutionally legalise same-sex marriage. The referendum on this issue to amend country’s written constitution was passed with a resounding 62.1 per cent ‘Yes’. Off the total ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
Lok Sabha passes Goods and Services Tax Bill
Lok Sabha has passed the Goods and Services Tax Bill, 2014 which is also known as Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill. The Bill seeks to amend the Constitution in order to introduce the goods and services tax (GST). Consequently, the bill ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
Sri Lankan Parliament amends constitution to reduce President's power
Sri Lankan Parliament has amended the constitution to reduce the power of Executive President and to put into place a Constitutional Council for making key government appoints. In this regard, the Parliament has adopted 19th (19A) Amendment of the Constitution. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
Telangana government sets up State Public Service Commission
Telangana government has given nod to set up Telangana State Public Service Commission (TPSC) under the chairmanship of G Chakrapani. In this regard , approval was given by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhara Rao. Currently, G Chakrapani is a professor at ..