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Directive Principles of State Policy in India – UGC-NTA NET Political Science
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are essential guidelines for the government in India. They are enshrined in Part IV of the Constitution of India, specifically within Articles...Governance and Public Policy in India – Role of State [UGC/NTA NET Political Science]
Governance in India is a complex interplay of various institutions, processes, and actors. The state plays a very important role in shaping governance and public policy. Definition of...
Decentralised Planning in India – UGC-NTA NET Political Science
Decentralised planning in India is a critical aspect of governance and public policy. It seeks to empower local governments and communities by distributing planning authority. This approach enhances...
Sri Lankan Parliament unanimously passes Right to Information bill
Sri Lankan Parliament has unanimously passed the Right to Information (RTI) bill aimed at restoring transparency and good governance in the country. The RTI bill seeks to give...
Indian Political Thought: Aggannasutta
The Aggannasutta is Buddhist scripture found in the Pali Canon. It is part of the Digha Nikaya, which comprises the Long Discourses of the Buddha. This text explores...
Patrimonialism in Political Science [UGC-NTA NET Political Science Notes]
Patrimonialism represents a unique form of governance where power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small elite. This system treats the state as...
Indian Political Thought – Ziauddin Barani
Ziauddin Barani was a prominent historian and political thinker in medieval India, whose works provide valuable vital information about the political landscape of the Delhi Sultanate. Born in...
Sikkim becomes India’s first State to launch open government data portal
Sikkim became the first state in India to have an open government data portal linked ‘sikkim.data.gov.in’. The portal was launched by Lok Sabha MP, P D Rai and...
Union Ministry of Power launches Surya Mitra Mobile App
The Union Ministry of Power has launched Surya Mitra mobile App to serve customers in the field of renewable energy. The app was launched by Union Power Minister...
IT department launches e-nivaran portal to fast track taxpayers grievances
The Income Tax (IT) department has launched electronic grievance redressal system ‘e-nivaran’ to fast track taxpayer grievances and ensure early resolution of their complaints. In this regard, a...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...
