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The L.M. Singhvi Committee was a committee set up by the Government of India in 2017 to look into the issue of black money. The committee was headed by L.M. Singhvi, a former diplomat and politician. The committee submitted its report in 2018. The committee made a number of recommendations, including: Setting up a special … Read more
The Indian Parliament is the supreme legislative body of India. It is a bicameral legislature, consisting of the Rajya Sabha (the upper house) and the Lok Sabha (the lower house). The Parliament is responsible for making laws, approving the budget, and overseeing the government. The Rajya Sabha is composed of 245 members, who are elected … Read more
Division of Powers The division of powers is a system of government in which the powers of the state are divided between different branches or levels of government. This system is designed to prevent any one branch or level of government from becoming too powerful. The division of powers can be found in many different … Read more
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is an independent regulatory body established by the Government of India in 1998 to regulate the electricity sector in India. The CERC is responsible for setting tariffs for electricity generation, transmission, and distribution; for promoting competition in the electricity sector; and for ensuring the reliability and quality of electricity … Read more
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is an Indian federal law enforcement agency that investigates serious crime and corruption. It is headquartered in New Delhi and has offices in all states and union territories of India. The CBI was established in 1963 by an act of Parliament, the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1963. The … Read more
The Central Information Commission (CIC) is an independent statutory body established by the Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) to provide a mechanism for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities. The CIC is headed by a Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and two Information Commissioners (ICs). The CIC has … Read more
Inter-State Council The Inter-State Council (ISC) is a body constituted by the Constitution of India to promote inter-state co-operation and to resolve disputes between states. The ISC is chaired by the Prime Minister of India and has the Chief Ministers of all states as its members. The ISC also has a few Union Ministers as … Read more
Administrative Relations- Centre-State Relations The administrative relations between the Centre and the States in India are governed by the Constitution of India. The Constitution provides for a federal system of government, with the Centre and the States sharing power. The Centre has exclusive powers in certain areas, such as defence, foreign affairs, and currency. The … Read more
Austria Austria is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Germany to the north, the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the east, Hungary and Slovenia to the south, Italy and Switzerland to the west, and Liechtenstein to the south. Austria is a member of the European Union, the United Nations, the Organization … Read more