[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Indian Constitution and Political System are the foundation upon which the Indian democratic setup is built. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land, providing the framework for the functioning of the government, while the political system provides for the representation of the people and the governance of the country. The Indian Constitution …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ethics and Integrity are critical components of the administration in any country. In India, these values are particularly important for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, who are entrusted with the responsibility of implementing government policies and programs. Ethics and Integrity in administration and its importance in the context of the IAS: Ethics refer to …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]Power tussle between LG and CM of Delhi What is the Governance Model of New Delhi? The status of Delhi being a Union Territory under Schedule 1 of the Constitution but christened the ‘National Capital Territory’ under Article 239AA. The 69th amendment to the Constitution of India inserted Article 239AA, which declared the Union …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text] Our Sun is a 4.5 billion-year-old star – a hot glowing ball of hydrogen and helium at the center of our solar system. The Sun is about 93 million miles (150 million kilometers) from Earth, and without its energy, life as we know it could not exist here on our home planet. The …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]Buddhism, Dalai Lama, and China 1. The Dalai Lama 1.1. The rôle of the Dalai Lama Potala PalacePotala Palace, the Dalai Lama\’s residence until 1959 The Dalai Lama is the head monk of Tibetan Buddhism and traditionally has been responsible for the governing of Tibet, until the Chinese government took control in 1959. Before …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]1. Basics A vaccine is made from very small amounts of weak or dead germs that can cause diseases — for example, viruses, bacteria, or toxins. It prepares your body to fight the disease faster and more effectively so you won’t get sick. 1.1. What is the immune system? The immune system is a …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]1. Highlight of the Bill The Bill amends the Energy Conservation Act, of 2001 to empower the central government to specify a carbon credit trading scheme. Designated consumers may be required to meet a proportion of their energy needs from non-fossil sources. The Energy Conservation Code for buildings will also apply to office and …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]Sino-Indian border issues The border between India and China is not clearly demarcated throughout. Along certain stretches of its 3,488-km length, there is no mutually agreed Line of Actual Control (LAC). India, following Independence, believed it had inherited firm boundaries from the British, but this was contrary to China’s view. China felt the British …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]Security Council – Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) The Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) was established by Security Council resolution 1373 (2001), which was adopted unanimously on 28 September 2001 in the wake of the 11 September terrorist attacks in the United States. The Committee, comprising all 15 Security Council members, was tasked with monitoring implementation of resolution …
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/2\”][vc_column_text]The Indian judiciary faces an increasing number of cases to be decided, and a large number of vacancies across all levels. The Supreme Court Collegium recently recommended the appointment of 129 High Court judges, soon after the appointment of seven judges to the Supreme Court. In this note, we present data related to pendency …
