Page-4 of GS-II: Constitution of India & Polity

The Right to Information Act, 2005 has been diluted by the recent amendments and undermined the authority of information commissioners. Critically analyze.

Right to information act 2005 is the cornerstone of right to information under article 21, to the common citizens of India. It has assured and era of transparency and accountability in the Indian administrative system. Recent amendment: Under the recent ..

The effectiveness of laws in India can be improved by formalizing the process post-legislative scrutiny. Analyze.

Post-legislative scrutiny refers to making effective provisions to determine the efficacy of laws and their effectiveness after their enactment. Need to formalize post legislative scrutiny: Laws need to be reformed to cater for changing times. Laws may not be working ..

Examine the importance of cooperatives in India and discuss the role of the Ministry of cooperation to boost them.

Cooperative are formed by a group of people with an aim to improve their economic status and strengthen social status too. Significance of cooperatives in India: Employment generation. Ensuring women empowerment. Strengthening agriculture, improving production and productivity. Strengthening rural economy. ..

Critically analyze the debate on ‘one nation, one election’ in India while keeping light light the key arguments made for and against this idea by different stakeholders.

The idea of ‘one nation, one election’ in India, which would entail holding national and state elections simultaneously, has generated significant debate among various stakeholders. Proponents argue it would lead to greater efficiency and governance continuity, while critics contend it ..

The doctrine of separation of powers in India is followed in a way which lies somewhere between as followed in the US and UK. Comment.

The separation of powers refers to separate jurisdiction of executive, legislative and judiciary. Separation of power in the US: Strict demarcation, no overlap. The executive is not responsible to the Legislature. The Executive is headed by the President, who himself ..

Analyse the impact of the Regulating Act of 1773 on the administrative structure of British India and its influence on the Indian Constitution.

The Regulating Act of 1773 marked a significant turning point in the administrative oversight of British India by the British Crown. It was the first legislative step taken to control the East India Company’s autonomy in India, reflecting a shift ..

Despite various reforms by the central and state governments to overhaul the urban local bodies (ULBs), several challenges remain with regard to their efficient functioning. Elucidate.

Urban local bodies (ULBs) were formed by the 74th Constitutional amendment act. Many reforms are brought by the central and state government to overhaul the ULBs like filling up vacancies, delegation of funds, etc. Despite this, several challenges remain like: ..

Objectively discuss the significance of the Indian Councils Act of 1861 in the context of administrative reforms and its impact on the decentralisation of legislative powers in British India.

The Indian Councils Act of 1861 marked a pivotal moment in the administrative and constitutional history of British India. This Act was instrumental in initiating representative institutions by involving Indians in the legislative process, a significant shift from previous policies. ..