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
Category: Polity
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
Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have equal amendment powers
Rajya Sabha has equal power with Lok Sabha under article 368 of the Constitution providing for Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution. An amendment to the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament, and when the Bill is passed in each House… Continue reading Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have equal amendment powers
DST launches programme on health & risk communication with focus on COVID-19
News:‘Year of Awareness on Science & Health (YASH)’ programme has been launched. Facts: It is a comprehensive science and health awareness programme. It emphasises on Covid-19. Launched by: National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology (DST). Aim: To minimize risks at all levels with the help of public communication… Continue reading DST launches programme on health & risk communication with focus on COVID-19
Explained:What is Instrument of Accession
News:From 2020,the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will have a public holiday on October 26 for the first time.This day will be observed as Accession Day. Facts: Background: According to the Indian Independence Act,1947,British India was divided into India and Pakistan and the roughly 580 princely states that had signed subsidiary alliances with the… Continue reading Explained:What is Instrument of Accession
Explained:About the Preamble of the Indian Constitution
News:The Constitution particularly its Preamble, has frequently been at the centre of the ongoing debate over the Citizenship Amendment Act. Facts: About Preamble: The term ‘preamble’ refers to the introduction or preface to the Constitution.It contains the summary or essence of the Constitution. It serves two purposes namely (a)indicates the source from which the Constitution… Continue reading Explained:About the Preamble of the Indian Constitution
Good Governance Index launched
News:Minister of State for Public Grievances and Pensions has launched Good Governance Index on the occasion of Good Governance Day. Facts: About Good Governance Index: The Good Governance Index is a uniform tool to assess the status of governance and impact of various interventions taken up by State governments and Union Territories. The index was… Continue reading Good Governance Index launched
Nagpur Resolution: A Holistic approach for empowering citizens
News:The ‘Nagpur Resolution- A holistic approach for empowering citizens’ was adopted during the Regional Conference on ‘Improving Public Service Delivery – Role of Governments’, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Facts: About the conference: The conference was organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG),Government of India in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra. Key… Continue reading Nagpur Resolution: A Holistic approach for empowering citizens
Draft Bill proposes autonomy for National Statistical Commission
News:Government has released the draft National Statistical Commission (NSC) Bill for public comments. Facts: About Draft National Statistical Commission(NSC) Bill: The draft bill is aimed at empowering the National Statistical Commission(NSC) to become the nodal body for all core statistics in the country. Core statistics include national income statistics like GDP, jobs data, industry data… Continue reading Draft Bill proposes autonomy for National Statistical Commission
Explained:How Section 144 CrPC works
News:Recently,state governments have issued prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code Of Criminal Procedure(CrPC),1973 after the protests started against the Citizenship Amendment Act. Facts: About Section 144: Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code(CrPC) of 1973 authorizes the Executive Magistrate of any state or territory to issue an order to prohibit the assembly of… Continue reading Explained:How Section 144 CrPC works
