Page-29 of GS-II: Constitution of India & Polity

It is often argued that the disturbing trends in judicial activism have become a challenge for executive to run ministries, government departments, investigation agencies and the police. Analyze the problem while suggesting measures that can be adopted to reduce tussle between government and judiciary in the country.

The constitution had envisaged the mechanism of separation of powers to ensure the fine balance in governance. The judicial activism impinges on the separation of powers in governance....

February 9, 2023

Discuss the rationale behind government's decision to include the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) under the Intelligence Organisations (Restriction of Rights) Act, 1985.

The National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), which reports to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the National Security Advisor (NSA) is brought under the Intelligence Organisations (Restriction of Rights)...

February 9, 2023

Why the various investigating agencies and regulators need to work more closely in India?

It is said that if the Indian investigation agencies and financial regulators worked more closely and share information at an early stage without indulging in one-upmanship, frauds would...

February 7, 2023

Examine the composition and importance of Law Commission of India.

Model Answer Law Commission appointed for a period of three years by the government is an ad hoc and advisory body. It consists of: a full-time Chairperson; four...

February 6, 2023

Much controversy has been generated in modern times regarding Article 74 related to 'aid and advice' of the Council of Ministers (CoM) to President. Is the aid and advice of CoM binding on President? Discuss why and when this advice is binding or non-binding?

Article 74 says that there shall be a Council of ministers (CoM) with the Prime minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in...

February 4, 2023

What are the matters with respect to which a Bill needs a prior consent of the President before it is introduced in Parliament? Explain.

Indian Parliament is composed of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President. Every bill passed by two houses becomes a law only after assent of president and hence...

January 30, 2023

Explain how party symbols are allotted to political parties in India. Discuss in the light of recent examples, how election commission decides on party symbol disputes?

The power to allot party symbols are vested with the Election Commission of India as per the article 324 of the Constitution; section 29A of the Representation of...

January 29, 2023

Are there any rights guaranteed by Indian Constitution as absolute fundamental rights? Argue while emphasizing upon the Right to privacy.

Part III of the Indian Constitution is enshrined with the Fundamental Rights (FR). The idea of fundamental rights in India has been taken from the constitution of the...

January 28, 2023

Why the registered by unrecognized political parties in India are sometimes called "tax havens"? What has been done so far to tackle the uncontrolled growth of such parties? What more needs to be done?

As per 2014 data, there are 1,627 registered political parties in India but around 75-80 percent of registered political parties do not contest in elections. The reasons for...

January 27, 2023

Discuss the key landmarks related to fundamental rights from 1928 Nehru Report onward till recent times.

The key landmarks in the evolution of FRs before independence include Nehru Report, 1928; Karachi Session, 1931; Sapru Committee report; Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights in constituent assembly...

January 20, 2023