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Basic Structure Doctrine in India [UGC-NTA Net Political Science]
The Basic Structure doctrine is important aspect of India’s constitutional law. It asserts that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be amended by Parliament. This principle was first established in the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case in 1973. The doctrine ..
India tops in World Hunger List with 194 Million People: UN Report
According to recently released United Nations (UN) annual hunger report titled The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2015, India was placed at top in the World Hunger list. The report has mentioned that India is home to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
India ranks 24th in Environmental Democracy Index
India has ranked 24th out of 70 countries in the first Environmental Democracy Index (EDI). The index was recently released by Washington-based World Resources Institute (WRI) and Access Initiative. In the first edition of this index, Lithuania has topped among ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
India economic growth to surpass China's in 2015-16: UN report
Recently released UN World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) Report for Mid update -2015 has projected that India’s economic growth will surpass China’s growth in 2016. The report has projected India’s economy to grow by 7.6 per cent in year 2015 and ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
India assumes presidency of 68th World Health Assembly
India assumed the presidency of the 68th World Health Assembly (WHA) held in Geneva after a gap of 19 years. The 68th WHA session began on 18 May 2015 and it will conclude on 27 May 2015. The WHA session ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
KV Kamath named as first President of New Development Bank of BRICS nations
Eminent banker Kundapur Vaman Kamath was appointed as first President New Development Bank (NDB) of BRICS nations. He will have of five year term after the bank becomes operational within one year. About Kundapur Vaman Kamath Born on 2 December ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
Collegium System of Judicial Appointments in India
The constitution of India has established an integrated judicial system with Supreme Court at the top and High Courts for states. Under a high courts, there is a hierarchy of subordinate courts viz. district courts and other lower courts. This ..
CNR Rao conferred with Japan's highest civilian award
Eminent scientist and Bharat Ratna awardee Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao was conferred with Japan’s highest civilian award the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star. He was bestowed with this award for his outstanding contributions to science and ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal
A high-intensity earthquake of magnitude 7.8 on the Richter scale had struck central Nepal between its capital Kathmandu and the city of Pokhara on 25 April 2015. Earthquake’s epicenter was 80 kilometers east of Pokhra near Kathmandu. It had a ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2015
India ranked 117 in World Happiness Report 2015
India was placed at 117th position in the recently released World Happiness Report 2015 among the 158 studied nations. The report was published by the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). Key facts from report Top five countries: ..