The reforms and decision-making of government can be greatly improved and accelerated with the help of cabinet committees. Critically evaluate.

The Cabinet committees refer to the group comprised of PM and select council of ministers, who collectively take key executive decisions. The 44th amendment made the president, bound by cabinet advice. Role Performed: All central government decisions are taken by ..

NGOs play an important role in uplifting the poorest of the poor in India. However, foreign intrusion in national matters is a genuine threat when it comes to it. Discuss with reference to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.

NGOs play a vital role in the upliftment of the downtrodden in any society. This is particularly true for countries such as India, where inequality is high, benefits reach only a handful of the population and a large section of ..

Assess the effectiveness of the SVAMITVA scheme in strengthening the Panchayati Raj framework in India.

SVAMITVA stands for Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas. In this scheme, there will be use of latest technology such as drones to measure the inhabited land in villages and rural areas. The mapping and ..

While throwing light upon its primary objectives, analyze the significance of the Basic Structure Doctrine in preserving the core principles of the Indian Constitution.

The Basic Structure Doctrine, a concept evolved by the Indian judiciary, holds profound significance in preserving the fundamental principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution. This doctrine, first articulated in the landmark case of Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973), ..

While the judiciary should not remain a silent spectator in case of constitutional rights of citizens being infringed by executive policies, it must avoid assuming the role of the executive. Critically analyze.

Separation of powers is a cardinal feature of the Indian constitution, based on the doctrine of checks and balances. Recently there have been instances of judicial activism, which have raised concerns on the role of judiciary. Why intervention of Judiciary ..

There has been a decline in the performance of Parliamentary Standing Committees in recent times. What are the issues that have contributed to the decline and how these issues can be addressed?

The percentage of bills referred to Parliamentary Committees has witnessed a decline from 71% in the 15th Lok Sabha to 27% in the 16th Lok Sabha, and to only around 13% since 2019. Issues contributing to the decline in performance: ..

Adequately empowering the third tier of Indian federal structure is the key to strengthen federalism in India. Analyse.

The 73rd and 74th amendments to the constitution of India ushered in decentralization by establishing PRIs & Municipalities as 3rd tier of Indian federal structure. Despite these constitutional amendments, the 3rd tier suffers from problems inhibiting true empowerment. It faces ..

Discuss, the evolution of fiscal federalism in India, in the light of developments in recent years.

Fiscal federalism refers to distribution of fiscal powers between the various organs of governments, viz. Union, State, 3rd tier. Recent changes such as 101st constitutional amendment act (GST) and debate around cesses have brought fiscal federalism into news. Evolution of ..