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…
“Prime Minister is the nucleus of the Indian political system”
QUES . “Prime Minister is the nucleus of the Indian political system.” Discuss. UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2024 General Studies. 200 Words. 5 Marks HINTS: In the scheme…
One Nation, One Election : a Critical Analysis
QUES . Critically examine the idea of “One Nation, One Election” in India. UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2024 General Studies. 200 Words. 5 Marks HINTS: As the world’s…
Discretionary powers of the President of India
QUES . Explain the discretionary powers of the President of India. UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2024 General Studies. 200 Words. 5 Marks HINTS: The Constitution of India has…
Difference between Judicial Review and Judicial Activism
QUES . Highlight the major differences between judicial review and judicial activism. Do you agree that the tilt towards judicial activism has become far more pronounced in…
Supreme Court as the guardian of the Indian Constitution
QUES . Critically examine the role of the Supreme Court as the guardian of the Indian Constitution. UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2020 General Studies. 200 Words. 5 Marks…