Fundamental Rights
About Provision for Laws Violating Fundamental Rights Article 13 of the Indian constitution declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of any of the fundamental rights shall be void. Writ Jurisdiction Features of the Fundamental Rights The Fundamental Rights Fundamental Rights (available to citizens as well foreigners) (except enemy aliens) Fundamental Rights […]
Pressure Groups
About Pressure groups are organized groups of people who actively work together to promote and defend their common interests. They aim to bring about changes in public policies by putting pressure on the government. They act as a link between the government and their members. What are Pressure Groups? Techniques Used by Pressure Groups Role of […]
Central Vigilance Commission
About Functions of CVC History of CVC Structure of Governance of CVC The Central Vigilance Commission has its own Secretariat, Chief Technical Examiners’ Wing (CTE) and a wing of Commissioners for Departmental Inquiries (CDI). For investigation work, CVC has to depend on two external sources CBI and Chief Vigilance Officers (CVO). The Central Vigilance Commission […]
National Development Council
History of NDC Establishment of the National Development Council Structure and Appointment of NDC Objectives of the National Development Council The NDC was formed with the following goals in mind: Function And Mandates of National Development Council The NDC can take on practically any national development issue. According to the Government of India resolution, the […]
Anti-Defection Law
About Does not Penalise Group MP/MLAs Grounds for Defection How Does Defection Affect the Political System? Challenges with Anti-Defection Law Way Forward Related Links: Union Territories and Special Areas National Investigation Agency (NIA) Supreme Court of India Parts of Indian Constitution
Eighth Schedule of Indian Constitution
About Official Languages The Eighth Schedule to the Constitution consists of the following 22 languages: Classical Languages About Guidelines Benefits for Promotion Once a language is notified as a Classical language, the Human Resource and Development Ministry provides certain benefits to promote it: Related Links: 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution Ninth Schedule of […]
Provisions of Amendment of Indian Constitution
The Indian Constitution, being a living document, provides for its amendment. The detailed provisions regarding the Amendment of the Constitution of India are contained in Article 368 in Part XX of the Indian Constitution. These provisions define the process and scope of amending the Constitution. Procedure for Amendment to the Indian Constitution The procedure for the […]
Best IAS Coaching Institute in Patiala
Although there are success stories of students who crack the IAS exam without coaching, joining a coaching class helps improve your chances of success. There are IAS Coaching Classes in Patiala that you can join to improve your IAS Preparation. Being in a constantly competitive environment will boost your performance and also propel your IAS […]
Asian Development Bank
About Admission of Members The bank admits the members of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP, formerly the Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East or ECAFE) and non-regional developed countries. Main Partners ADB’s main partners are governments, the private sector, nongovernment organizations, development agencies, community-based organizations, and foundations. Main Instruments […]
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
About Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog set up in 1989 out of a G-7 meeting of developed nations in Paris. Objective FATF Recommendations FATF Sessions Who are the Members and Observers of FATF? Members India and FATF Observers Who is the FATF President? What is the FATF Secretariat? What are the Grey and Black Lists […]
