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Role of Civil Society in Governance and Public Policy in India

Civil society plays important role in the governance and public policy landscape of India. It encompasses a wide array of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community groups, and other voluntary...

May 5, 2016

UGC-NTA NET Political Science – Political Thought: John Locke

John Locke was a very important figure in the development of modern political philosophy. His ideas laid the groundwork for liberal democracy and have had a lasting influence...

April 17, 2016

Liberal Constitutionalism [UGC-NTA NET Political Science Notes]

Liberal constitutionalism is a political philosophy that merges the principles of liberalism with constitutional governance. It aims to protect individual liberties while limiting government power through a structured...

January 14, 2016

Institutional Mechanisms for Checks and Balances in India

The system of checks and balances is fundamental to the governance structure in India. It ensures that no single entity within the government can exercise unchecked power. This...

December 24, 2015

Democracy in India [UGC-NTA NET Political Science Notes]

Democracy is a fundamental aspect of India’s political landscape. It is defined as a system of government by the whole population or all eligible members of a state,...

December 15, 2015

UGC-NTA NET Political Science – Jaya Prakash Narayan

Jaya Prakash Narayan, commonly known as JP, was a prominent Indian political leader and social reformer. He played a vital role in India’s struggle for independence and was...

November 27, 2015

Development and Democracy – UGC-NTA NET Political Science

Development and democracy are two interrelated concepts that shape the political landscape of nations. Definitions Development encompasses several dimensions: Economic growth – Increase in a country’s output of...

November 5, 2015

UGC-NTA NET Political Science – Political Thought: Rousseau

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a very important figure in political philosophy, known for his deep influence on modern political thought. Born on June 28, 1712, in Geneva, Switzerland, Rousseau’s...

October 29, 2015

Checks and Balances in India – UGC-NTA NET Political Science

Checks and balances are fundamental to the functioning of democracy in India. They ensure that power is distributed among various branches of government, preventing any single entity from...

August 31, 2015

US approves major Non-NATO Ally status to Tunisia

United States has approved major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) status to Tunisia. Decision in this regard was taken by US State Department. With this Tunisia became the 16th country...

July 11, 2015

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