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Rule of Law in India Rule of Law means governance by law and not by arbitrary power. Though not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of India, it is considered a basic feature upheld by the Supreme Court. History and Development Ancient Origin: Started with Aristotle. Medieval Thinkers: Sir John Fortescue, John Locke, Montesquieu. Modern Thinkers: … Read more
Book Title Author Purpose Why It’s Good for UPSC Prelims Indian Polity M. Laxmikanth Comprehensive understanding of Indian Constitution & Polity The go-to book for UPSC aspirants, covering all aspects of the Indian Constitution, polity, and governance. Highly detailed and exam-oriented. Buy on Amazon Introduction to the Constitution of India D.D. Basu Understanding the Indian … Read more
The District Collector, also known as the District Magistrate, is a pivotal figure in the Indian administrative structure. Over centuries, this role has undergone significant evolution, adapting to the changing political, social, and economic landscape of India. From being a British tool of colonial control to becoming a critical driver of development in modern India, … Read more
Panchayat and municipality Panchayats and municipalities stand as the pillars of local self-governance in India, embodying the essence of democratic decentralization. These institutions, enshrined in the Constitution of India, play a vital role in fostering community participation and addressing the diverse needs of both rural and urban populations. Panchayat in Indian Polity In the Indian … Read more
What is Money Bill? ‘Money Bills’, the definition is stated in Article 110 of the Indian constitution. Article 110 states that the bill is a money bill if it contains ‘only provisions dealing with any or all of the following matters: A bill is not to be deemed to be a money bill are following: … Read more
Finances of Panchayati Raj The finances of Panchayati Raj were summarized in the Second Administrative Reforms of 2005-2009. In this the financial problems and the sources of revenue of PRI (Panchayati Raj institutions) with summarized. Panchayat receives funds in the following ways: The Panchayat raj was not given enough fiscal empowerment by the state government. … Read more
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is a government body created in 1964. This body is created to address the corruption in the government and its agencies. In the year 2003, Parlian has granted an autonomous state, which makes it free of control from any executive authority. The body’s job is to monitor all the vigilance activities … Read more
Anti-corruption measures Anti-corruption measures include a protocol that gives a set of preventive mechanisms that includes the development of codes of conduct for Government officials, transparency in the government’s procurement of goods and services, access to public information, safeguarding the whistleblowers, and also establishment of anti-corruption agencies. Anti-corruption laws in India Public servants in India … Read more
Here’s a table summarizing Article 370, its timeline, and its significance: Timeline Article Number Significance 1947 Article 370 Introduced as part of the Indian Constitution to grant special autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). 26 January 1950 Article 370 Came into effect; allowed J&K to have its own constitution, flag, and … Read more
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.