Pravin Babu R

Article 343 (1) of the Constitution of India states “The Official Language of the Union government shall be Hindi in Devanagari script.” Unless Parliament decided otherwise, the use of English for official purposes was to cease 15 years after the constitution came into effect, i.e. on 26 January 1965.

Absolute Majority Absolute Majority means a party having more than 50% of seat in the House of Parliament. That is Lok Sabha, absolute majority is 273 out of 545. That is more than 50% of seat. This term is used to the general election of Parliament and state legislature, during the selection of the ruling … Read more

Corruption in Public life Corruption is dishonesty and criminal offence done by a person or organization that is entrusted with a position of authority to acquire illegal benefits for one gain. It has become a norm for people in India in all aspects of life to obtain power, influence and other political or personal gains … Read more

History of Local Governments in India Below is a simplified table summarizing the History of Local Governments in India: Period Key Developments Notable Features Ancient Period Village Panchayats were prominent. Local self-governance through assemblies like Sabhas and Samitis. The village was the basic unit of administration. Medieval Period Local governance declined under feudal systems but … Read more

73rd constitutional amendment The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, a watershed moment in Indian governance, transformed the landscape of rural administration by introducing significant changes in the Panchayati Raj system. Aspirants preparing for the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) examinations need a comprehensive understanding of this amendment, its provisions, and its impact on local self-governance. In … Read more

The Mehta Committee suggested that the administration should be decentralized and the administration should be set under the power of local bodies. Also, the community development blocks should be devised as a decisive democratic section with an elected Panchayat Union to operate as a block of developmental exercise in the area. The committee also recommended … Read more

Discretionary power of President and Governor Discretionary power of President Constitutionally, the President of India has the right to be informed of all vital issues and deliberations of the Council of Ministers. The Prime Minister is Obliged to furnish all the details that the President of India may ask for. The President of India often … Read more