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Section 19 of POCSO Act

On April 24, 2025, the Supreme Court of India agreed to hear concerns regarding Section 19 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Senior advocate...

April 25, 2025

India Among Top 10 Countries with AI Readiness

India is emerging as a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness,  highlighting its strong potential to enhance public services. The Boston Consulting Group’s report assesses AI readiness across...

November 23, 2024

Andhra Pradesh Government Abolishes Garbage Tax

The Andhra Pradesh government has recently ceased the collection of garbage tax. This decision follows the introduction of a bill by Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana. The State...

November 23, 2024

Governance and Public Policy in India – Mechanisms for Accountability [NET Political Science Notes]

Accountability is a mainstay of effective governance and public policy in India. It ensures that public officials are answerable for their actions and decisions. A robust accountability framework...

January 22, 2017

Corruption and Administrative Reforms in India UGC-NTA NET Political Science

Corruption is challenge for governance and public policy in India. It undermines the integrity of institutions and hampers socio-economic development. Definition of Corruption Corruption refers to the abuse...

October 15, 2016

Right to Information in India – UGC-NTA NET Political Science

The Right to Information (RTI) is legislative measure in India that empowers citizens to access information held by public authorities. It aims to encourage transparency and accountability in...

October 10, 2016

Social Audit – Public Policy as an Instrument of Socio-Economic Development [NET Political Science Notes]

Social audit is a vital mechanism in assessing the effectiveness of public policies and programs in India. It evaluates the social performance of organisations and initiatives. This process...

September 30, 2016

Interest Groups – Comparative Political Analysis

Interest groups are organised entities formed by individuals who share common goals. These groups aim to influence public policy and governmental decisions. Their actions can shape the political...

July 17, 2016

Citizen Charters in India – Governance and Public Policy [NET Political Science Notes]

A Citizen Charter is a vital instrument in enhancing governance and public service delivery in India. It serves as a formal declaration by public authorities regarding the services...

July 13, 2016

Governance, Good Governance, and Democratic Governance – UGC-NTA NET Political Science

Governance is important aspect of political science. It encompasses the processes, institutions, and actors involved in making and implementing decisions. Definition of Governance Governance refers to the processes...

July 13, 2016

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