Page-14 of GS-II: Constitution of India & Polity

Present an overview of attitude of regional parties in India over centre-state relations.

India is a parliamentary democracy and has multiparty system. For the success of a federal set-up, a strong centre-state relation is needed. Implementation of policies need a cordial federal structure. The centre-state relations are influenced by several factors like public ..

How the Supreme Court verdict upholding right to privacy as a fundamental right of citizens will define the further course of Aadhaar? Discuss giving reference to various issues.

The Supreme Court verdict ends the legal gridlock on whether the right to privacy is fundamental right or not. This judgement is not directly on Aadhaar but on fundamental rights rather. Hitherto, the government’s counsels were giving arguments that the ..

"The constitution of India has kept adjusting itself to the requirements of Indian society without losing its identity and sanctity." Verify the statement citing appropriate examples.

Indian constitution is a written constitution with judicious mix of flexibility and rigidity. Art 368 enumerates the provisions and procedure for amendment of different parts of the constitution. This provision has been invoked number of times to meet the exigencies ..

Discuss the conditions, that in the last few decades, have led to the emergence of a new civil society in urban India. Highlight its contribution in policy change and making governance more effective.

Civil society organizations refer to an organized group of people fighting for their concerns through peaceful means or working towards citizen empowerment. It includes NGOs, Self-help groups, charities, pressure groups, and trade associations & advocacy groups like FICCI, ASSOCHAM, etc. ..

How the judges of lower judiciary are selected currently across India? What is recent stance of Supreme Court on All-India common test for lower judiciary? Discuss.

India has an integrated judicial structure with Supreme Court at the apex followed by high courts at state level and district courts at district level. Governor in consultation with State public service commission and high court makes appointments to the ..

The preamble to the Indian constitution cannot be regarded as a source of any prohibition or limitation. Discuss in the context of various judgements of the Supreme Court.

Mr. Nani Palkivala, famous constitutional expert described preamble as horoscope of India’s constitution. It embodies the vision of our founding fathers, fundamental principles as well as solemn resolve that nothing but revolution can alter. Significance: Nature of Indian society – ..

Discuss the possible implications of replacing the words "all minorities" in Article 30 of the Constitution with words "all sections of citizens having distinct language or religion".

India is a multi-lingual, multi-ethnic, multi-religion nation. In order to protect all the unique cultures, languages constitution has provided protection to them under Fundamental Rights Art 29 and 30. Article 30 of the Indian constitution grants following rights to linguistic ..

Kashmir Issue Takes Centre Stage In The US Congress

A resolution has been introduced by Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal in the US Congress for India to swiftly end the communication lockdown in Jammu and Kashmir, which has been in place since August 2019. What is the issue? On August ..