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Page-28 of GS-II: Constitution of India & Polity

What are the major hindrances to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform as envisaged by constitution in fundamental duties? Discuss with suitable examples.

Article 51A (h) of the constitution which propounds fundamental duties provides that “It shall be duty of every citizen to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit...

February 19, 2023

"Indian judicial system is reeling under a back-breaking load of 3 Crore pending cases in various levels of the courts across the country."Suggest steps to tackle the situation.

Indian judicial system is reeling under a back-breaking load of 3 Crore pending cases in various levels of the courts across the country. Immediate steps need to be...

February 19, 2023

What is the government rationale behind merging the National Crimes Records Bureau (NCRB) with Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D)? Do their functions overlap or are different? Discuss.

The rationale given by the Government is that the merging of the two will promote more methodological and research based data collection. The current method of collecting data...

February 19, 2023

Can Indian courts take notice of conviction of Indian national for offence abroad?

The bench of the Bombay High court has held that the courts in India can take notice of the conviction of an Indian by a foreign Court for...

February 16, 2023

Describe the key changes introduced in process of Rajya Sabha elections via the Representation of People (Amendment) Act of 2003. Why these changes were challenged in court?

Two key changes were introduced in process of Rajya Sabha elections via the Representation of People (Amendment) Act of 2003 as follows: Getting away with the requirement of...

February 16, 2023

Why the mechanism of ad-hoc tribunals to adjudicate the dispute between the riparian states has failed to realize its objectives? Can this mechanism be replaced with mediations? Give reasoned opinion.

Under Article 262 of the constitution, parliament has enacted the Interstate River Disputes Act which provides for setting up of ad-hoc tribunals to adjudicate the dispute between the...

February 15, 2023

Highlight the key observations of Supreme Court in recent judgment over River Cauvery water-sharing dispute and their potential implications over federalism.

The verdict of the Supreme Court on the Cauvery river waters sharing dispute can open Pandora box of challenges. The verdict can have spillover effect on the various...

February 15, 2023

Discuss the achievements and failures of National Human Rights Commission.

The national human rights commission is a statutory body established under the provisions of Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It is responsible for looking into cases of...

February 15, 2023

The rural-urban divide in India is stark when it comes to standards of living such as education, healthcare, sanitation and drinking water. To what extent, the anomaly in distribution of powers between centre and states is responsible for this? Analyze.

The rural-urban divide is a challenging scenario for India. The division of powers has led to fragmented approach towards rural development. 73rd Amendment The 73rd constitutional amendment gave...

February 14, 2023

To what extent, the idea of Cooperative Federalism undermines the constitutional mandate that India is after all a federal state with strong unitary features? Critically Examine.

According to Indian Constitution India is union of states which has strong center and has separation of powers between center and states.But in this system a politically motivated...

February 11, 2023

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