The Fifth Schedule : Article 244(1) of Indian Constitution
The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes in any state except the four states of Assam,…
Constitutional Amendment Requiring Ratification by the Legislatures of Not Less Than One-Half of the States
The procedure of amendment makes the Constitution of India neither totally rigid nor totally flexible, rather a curious mixture of both. Some provisions can be easily changed…
Article 361 : Protection of President and Governors
Article 361 of the Constitution of India provides immunity to the President of India and Governors of states from certain legal proceedings during their term of office….
Issues and Challenges in Centre-State Financial Relations and Fiscal Federalism
QUES . What are the emerging issues raised by some states in India in the context of fiscal federalism? Explain your view in this context. UPSC IES/ISS…
Suspension of MPs from Parliament : The Rules
WHEN A LOK SABHA MP IS SUSPENDED? Rule Number 373 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha says, “The Speaker, if he…
Why the words ‘Secular’ and ‘Socialist’ added to the Preamble?
QUES . The 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India added the words ‘Secular’ and ‘Socialist’ to the Preamble of the Constitution in 1976. What prompted this…
North Eastern Council (NEC) : Formation, Composition and Role
What is North Eastern Council (NEC)? North Eastern Council (NEC) is a statutory advisory body constituted under the North Eastern Council Act 1971 and came into being…
Inner Party Democracy in Political Parties: Significance, Challenges and Steps
QUES . What is the significance of Inner Party Democracy in political parties ? How could it be ensured in our political system? UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2018…
How the Election Commission of India ensures smooth conduct of elections?
QUES . Discuss how the Election Commission of India ensures smooth conduct of elections. UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2014 General Studies. 200 Words. 5 Marks The Election Commission…
Finance Commission : Constitutional Provisions and Functions
QUES. Describe the constitutional provisions regarding the Finance Commission of India and explain its functions. UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2024 General Studies. 200 Words. 5 Marks HINTS: Article…