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MIT scientists develop new technique to find signs of life on Mars

Scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) US have developed a novel spectroscopic technique to find signs of present or former extraterrestrial life on the Mars. The technique...

September 19, 2016

Removal of Governors in India: Provisions and Recommendations of Committees

As per Article 155 and Article 156 of the Constitution, a Governor of a state is appointed by the President, and he or she holds office “during the...

September 19, 2016

Article 355 of the Constitution Explained

Article 355 entrusts the duty upon Union to protect the states against “external aggression” and “internal disturbance” to ensure that the government of every State is carried on...

September 19, 2016

Centre’s Control Over State Legislation: Constitutional Provisions

In terms of law making powers, the constitution has done more favour to parliament than in states. It has kept state laws out of extra-territorial operation (article 245);...

September 19, 2016

Article 245 of the Indian Constitution Explained

As per article 245, subject to this constitution, parliament can make laws for whole or part of territory of India. Territory of India includes states, UTs and other...

September 19, 2016

Doctrine of Territorial Nexus

Clause 1 of article 245 says- Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India...

September 19, 2016

Various Committees on Centre-State Relations in India

Till 1967, the relations between centre and states continued to be quite smooth because congress was in power both at the centre and most of the states. After...

September 19, 2016

Implications of Emergencies on centre-state Financial Relations

The implications of emergencies on centre-state financial relations are as follows: During National Emergency During national emergency under article 352, the President can modify the distribution of revenues...

September 19, 2016

Inter-Governmental Tax Immunities in India

There are certain provisions in the constitution on ‘immunity from mutual taxation’. These are as follows: Exemption of Central Property from State Taxation The property of Centre is...

September 19, 2016

Constitutional Provisions regarding borrowings by states and centre

Regarding borrowings by states and centre; the following are specific provisions in the constitution. The Central government can borrow either within India or outside India upon the security...

September 19, 2016

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