Bureaucracy refers to an administrative policy-implementation group, which is a body of non-elected government officials. The major objective of bureaucracy in India has not been Parliamentary democracy’s expansion but rather the implementation of the decisions taken by the executive. With All India Services at the helm of major bureaucratic structure, it cannot be said that strengthening of… Continue reading Bureaucracy is an agency for the implementation of public policy
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Basic structure not defined by Constitution of India
The basic structure doctrine is not defined by the Constitution. It is rather a judicial invention that came through Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala case (1973). Supreme Court said that the Constitution of India has certain basic features that cannot be altered or destroyed through the provisions of amendment, by the Parliament of India, as mentioned in the Constitution… Continue reading Basic structure not defined by Constitution of India
Gandhism and Marxism on stateless society
One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is the final goal of stateless and classless society, whereas means to achieve these final goals differ. For Marx, State is an instrument of oppression and an organ of the bourgeoisie that only works for maintaining the class dominance. Therefore, he strives for class struggle and revolution which will ultimately… Continue reading Gandhism and Marxism on stateless society
Directive Principles of State Policy declares the ideal of welfare state
A welfare state is a way of governance having social institutions provides basic socio-economic security for its citizens. The ideal of welfare state are prescribed by the Directive Principles of State Policy in the constitution of India. The Constitution lays down certain Directive Principles of State Policy, which though not justiciable, are ‘fundamental in the governance of the country’, and it is… Continue reading Directive Principles of State Policy declares the ideal of welfare state
Parliamentary system is responsible to the Parliament
A parliamentary system is a democratic form of government in which generally the party or a coalition of parties with the majority representation in the elected legislature forms the government. Option A is incorrect. Parliament has a representation of all elected members from political parties, while government represents members/party in majority. Option B is correct. It is a system of government having the real executive power… Continue reading Parliamentary system is responsible to the Parliament
Blockchain technology
Blockchain is a shared structure, having immutable ledger for recording transactions, tracking assets and building trust through several databases, known as chains, in a network connected through peer-to-peer nodes. All network participants in the blockchain have access to the distributed ledger and its immutable record of transactions. As it is a shared ledger, it is public that can… Continue reading Blockchain technology
Testimonial by Sanjita Mohapatra | AIR-10 | CSE-19
Hi Friends! I joined Forum IAS current Affairs class for my mains preparation for CES 2019. The crisp and concise content and structuring helped me a lot, night before the exam. I would like to take this opportunity to thank ForumIAS and Dipin sir in particular for helping me achieve my goal. Best wishes! Sanjita… Continue reading Testimonial by Sanjita Mohapatra | AIR-10 | CSE-19
Visible light communication (VLC) can be used for large data transfers
Visible light communication (VLC) is a wireless method that enables high-speed transmission of data with visible light. This data is transmitted by modulating the intensity of light given off by a LEDs. The signal is received by a photodiode device that transforms the data into forms that are readable and readily-consumed by end users. Statement 1 is… Continue reading Visible light communication (VLC) can be used for large data transfers
Potential of Artificial Intelligence(AI)
Artificial intelligence has the potential to cut energy waste, lower energy costs, and facilitate and accelerate the use of clean renewable energy sources in power grids worldwide. It can also improve the planning, operation, and control of power systems through Smart Grid. Machine learning is an application of artificial intelligence (AI) that provides systems with the ability to automatically learn… Continue reading Potential of Artificial Intelligence(AI)
Pronuclear Transfer can be used for Prevention of mitochondrial diseases in offspring
Pronucleus is the nucleus of a sperm or an egg cell during the process of fertilization. The sperm cell becomes a pronucleus only after the sperm enters the ovum, but before the fusion of genetic material of the sperm and egg. The technique of pronuclear transfer involves the transfer of pronuclei from one zygote to another. Under… Continue reading Pronuclear Transfer can be used for Prevention of mitochondrial diseases in offspring
