The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee have been formed to cover all the Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India. Each of these Committees consists of 31 Members – 21 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha to be nominated by the Speaker, Lok Sabha and the Chairman, Rajya Sabha, respectively. The term of Office of these… Continue reading [Answered] Do Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees keep the administrations on its toes and inspire reverence for parliamentary control? Evaluate the working of such committees with suitable examples.
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[Answered] Explain the constitutional provisions under which the Legislative Councils are established. Review the working and current status of Legislative Councils with suitable illustrations.
The Parliament, under Article 169, can abolish or create a legislative council by a simple majority, that is, a majority of the members of each House present and voting, if the legislative assembly of the concerned state, by a special majority, passes a resolution to that effect. Article 171 provides for the Composition of council. Utility… Continue reading [Answered] Explain the constitutional provisions under which the Legislative Councils are established. Review the working and current status of Legislative Councils with suitable illustrations.
[Answered] Analyze the distinguishing features of the notion of Right to Equality in the Constitutions of the USA and India.
While both India and the USA are culturally pluralistic societies which have a democratic form of government and similar judicial systems, they have different interpretation of the notion of Right to Equality. Right to Equality in USA Right to Equality in India United States had derived this right from Declaration of Rights and most importantly, from the… Continue reading [Answered] Analyze the distinguishing features of the notion of Right to Equality in the Constitutions of the USA and India.
[Answered] Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, ye they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and various State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) have been constituted under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. These commissions are the watchdog of human rights in the country, that is, the rights relating to life, liberty, equality, and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in the international covenants and enforceable by courts… Continue reading [Answered] Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, ye they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures.
[Answered]The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding lodging FIR and conducting probe within a particular State is being questioned by various States. However, the power of the States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India.
CBI is India’s premier central investigation agency which looks into matters of corruption or major criminal matter. The CBI draws its power from the DSPE Act, 1946 which deals with the extension of the power of CBI over states with the consent of the respective government. CBI and Federalism: The Police are under List II, i.e., it is exclusively a state subject. So only the state can… Continue reading [Answered]The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding lodging FIR and conducting probe within a particular State is being questioned by various States. However, the power of the States to withhold consent to the CBI is not absolute. Explain with special reference to the federal character of India.
[Answered] Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples.
Gender inequality results in unequal opportunities in terms of access to health, education, nutrition and quality jobs pushing women into poverty and malnutrition. Microfinancing of women SHGs can target women sitting at the bottom of the poverty pyramid with higher socio-economic inequalities, in the following manner: Nutritional indicators: Microfinancing of the women SHGs is linked to better nutritional outcomes for the whole family. It is important in breaking… Continue reading [Answered] Can the vicious cycle of gender inequality, poverty and malnutrition be broken through microfinancing of women SHGs? Explain with examples.
[Answered] ‘Earn while you learn’ scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful” Comment
The Ministry of Tourism is implementing a Scheme titled ‘Earn While You Learn’. It envisages to inculcate appropriate tourism travel traits and knowledge amongst trainees to enable them to work as ‘student volunteers’. This scheme provides short term training, dedicated to travel industry, to college-going students pursuing graduation courses or graduates in the age group of… Continue reading [Answered] ‘Earn while you learn’ scheme needs to be strengthened to make vocational education and skill training meaningful” Comment
[Answered]“Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyze.
Welfare state is a modern concept of state with special responsibilities for state to improve the socio-economic conditions of the citizens and provide protective measures for their development. In India, the directive principles of state policy (DPSPs) under the Constitution provide the contours of welfare state. Primary health structure is moral imperative of a welfare state due to following reasons: Vicious cycle of poverty is created due to high out-of-pocket health expenditure, low productivity, low skills and low income. … Continue reading [Answered]“Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyze.
[Answered] “Pressure Groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India.” Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies.
Pressure Groups are a group of people organized actively to promote and defend their common interests and influence public policy. They act as the liaison between government and its members. Role of Pressure Groups – Promote opportunities for political participation without political party Provide expertise and information to government; Help in expressing views and needs of… Continue reading [Answered] “Pressure Groups play a vital role in influencing public policy making in India.” Explain how the business associations contribute to public policies.
[Answered] Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness
Recently, CJI has called for 50% representation of women in the judiciary. He has also supported the demand to increase gender diversity in legal education Status of representation of Women in Higher Judiciary There has never been a women Chief Justice of India. SC was established in 1950. First female SC judge was appointed in… Continue reading [Answered] Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness
