LPG Reforms
Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization? What were LPG Reforms? The term LPG stands for Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization, representing the three core areas of focus in the Indian government’s New Economic Policy of 1991. The LPG Policy was introduced under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri P V Narasimha Rao and Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. […]
Official Secrets Act (OSA)
History About Official Secrets Act, 1923 Provisions Covered Under Official Secrets Act, 1923 Criticism Of Official Secrets Act, India In contrast with the Right to Information Act Related Links: Right to Information (RTI) Act
Right to Information (RTI) Act
What is the Right to Information (RTI) Act? Rights under RTI act? What are the issues with RTI ACT? Recent Amendments :Right to Information (Amendment) Act 2019 Implementation and Subordinate Rules The effectiveness of the RTI Act depends not only on the central law but also on the rules and practices set by the Union and […]
How U.S. President is Elected?
The US has had an elected president since its constitution went into effect in 1789. Unlike in many countries, the Presidential election in the US is rather a year-long process starting from announcing candidacy to the Inauguration day. U.S. Constitutional Requirements for Presidential Candidates A two-party system Though there is a constitutional space for a […]
Five-Year Plans of India
Background of the five-year Plan? Concept of FYPs? First Five-Year Plan: Second Five-Year Plan: Third Five-Year Plan: Plan Holidays: Fourth Five-Year Plan: Fifth Five-Year Plan: Rolling Plan: Sixth Five-Year Plan: Seventh Five-Year Plan: Annual Plans: Eighth Five-Year Plan: Ninth Five-Year Plan: Tenth Five-Year Plan: Eleventh Five-Year Plan: Twelfth Five-Year Plan: In 2024, there is no […]
Indo-Nepal Friendship Treaty
Criticism of the Treaty: In the recent times Govt. of Nepal has requested the Indian Govt to upgrade the treaty according to changing times. A committee was also set up in the past for this purpose but even after 4 years of it’s formation the committee has not been able to present a report. Related […]
One Nation One Ration Card Scheme
What is the One Nation One Ration Card scheme? The scheme will allow the portability of food security benefits. This means poor migrant workers will be able to buy subsidized rice and wheat from any ration shop in the country. Highlights of the scheme Significance of Scheme For migrant laborers: For Women: Provides Choice: Challenges […]
Non-Cooperation and Khilafat Movement
Background: Khilafat (Caliphate) Issue The Non-Cooperation Khilafat Movement Causes of Failure of the Movement Impact of Non-Cooperation Movement Related Links: Swadeshi Movement
Swadeshi Movement
Background: Swadeshi Movement Proclamation: Congress Reaction: Rise of the Radical Nationalists: Participation of People: Evaluation of the Swadeshi Movement The Swadeshi movement, although not a full-fledged mass uprising, exhibited some secretive aspects and revealed certain weaknesses. However, it achieved significant success in terms of ideology, organisation, and political strategies. Related Links: Atma Nirbhar Bharat
Atmanirbhar Bharat
What is Atmanirbhar Bharat? Objectives : Why Atmanirbhar? These three international events revitalized and put forth Atmanirbharata (self-reliance) at the center stage. Parallels with the Swadeshi Movement and Need for Self-reliance Related Links: Swadeshi Movement
