Tag: indian polity mains questions

  • Prime Minister’s -DEVINE

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: PM- DevINE scheme: Only one project sanctioned for Assam! Objectives of Prime Minister’s -DEVINE Budget Allocation: What are Other Initiatives Related to Development of Northeast Region? Practice Questions for Prelims With reference to the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE), consider the following…

  • All India Services1958 Amendment

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules 1958 Amendment The Changes Made by the 2023 Rule : The Effect of Changed Rules : The Centre may not have to wait for a reference from the state government.  All India Services1958 Amendment Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the statements regarding All India…

  • Motions in the Parliament

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II A motion is a formal proposal made by a member in a House of Parliament to initiate a debate or a decision on a matter.  No Confidence Motion : How has this motion been used by opposition :  Adjournment Motion: Short Duration Discussion: Motion with a Vote: Practice…

  • Suspension of MPs

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II Suspension of MPs  Rules of Procedure and Conduct: Lok Sabha Rule 373: Rule 374: Rule 374A: Rajya Sabha Rule 255: Rule 256: Terms of Suspension:  Court’s Jurisdiction : Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements with reference to the suspension of MPs1. According to Rule 373…

  • Zero FIR 

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: SC pulls up Manipur Police over Zero FIR: What is it and how does it work? Legal Basis of a Zero FIR:  First Information Report (FIR) : Cognizable and Non-Cognizable Offences Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding the Zero FIR :1. Zero FIR…

  • Deputy Prime Minister & Deputy Chief Minister

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II NEWS: Ajit Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra Deputy CM: A look at the post, its history Present Scenario in States View of Constitution  Reason History of Deputy prime minister/deputy chief minister Status of Deputy prime minister/deputy chief minister Deputy Prime Minister  List of Deputy Prime Minister Deputy…

  • Women representation in Politics

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies I, General Studies II; Social Justice; Women and children; Inclusive Growth NEWS: Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation: It’s Time for Women (Statues) to Join Men on the National Mall; Gender-Balanced Legislatures Are Key to Democracy Women representation at high posts Mains Question for practice List down the main…

  • QS SURVEY 2023

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II; Indices & Ranks News QS SURVEY 2023: IIT Bombay breaks into top 150 in QS world ranking, 8 years after IISc first made it Global Rankings Overview: Indian Universities in QS World Rankings: Revised Ranking Parameters in QS : Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:…

  • Custodial Death

    Important for Prelims: Indian PolityMains: General Studies II; Judiciary; e-governance; Transparency & accountability; Role of civil services in democracy News Of Custodial Death: Delhi High Court upholds conviction of 5 UP cops in 2006 ‘custodial torture’ case Custodial torture is the infliction of physical or mental pain or suffering on a person who is in the custody…

  • Role & Powers of Governor- Doctrine of Pleasure

    Important for Prelims:  Indian polity Mains: General Studies II; Centre State Relations; Appointment of governors Qualification Conventions that have developed while appointing a governor Conditions of the governor’s office Immunity Term of governor’s office Practice Questions for Prelims The Governor exercises his constitutional or situational discretion when1. Exercising his functions as the administrator of the adjoining…