Notes and Study material for Exams
The Planning Commission: A Legacy of Development and Debate The Planning Commission of India, established in 1950, played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s economic and social landscape for over six decades. It served as the apex body for formulating and overseeing India’s Five-Year Plans, guiding the country’s development trajectory. While the Commission was … Read more
National and state minority commission Constitution of India doesn’t define the word ‘Minority’ but has used the word minorities considering two attributes religion or language of a person. For minorities Constitution of India has envisaged a number of rights and safeguards. To provide enough Equality and to dwindled the discrimination, makers have spelt out various … Read more
Under the Constitution the financial Resources of the State are very limited though they have to do many works of social uplift under directive principles. In order to cope with their ever-expanding needs, the Central Government makes grants-in-aid to the States. Grant- in-aid to States , through it Central Government exercises a strict control over … Read more
Statutory Bodies in India Armed Forces Tribunal Central Vigilance Commission Commission for Air Quality Management Competition Commission Of India National Commission for Minorities National Commission for Protection of Child Rights National Commission for Women National Green Tribunal National Human Rights Commission National Legal Services Authority Securities & Exchange Board of India Unique Identification Authority of … Read more
Fractions Any unit can be divided into any numbers of equal parts, one or more of this parts is called fraction of that unit. e.g. one-forth (1/4), one-third (1/3), three-seventh (3/7) etc. The lower part indicates the number of equal parts into which the unit is divided, is called denominator. The upper part, which indicates the number of … Read more
MM Punchi Commission Obj: The mandate of the commission was to examine what could be the role, responsibility and jurisdiction of the Centre during major and prolonged outbreaks of communal violence, caste violence or any other social conflicts and to review other aspects of Centre-states relations, including taxes and linking of rivers. S.No. Content Recommendation 1. Concurrent list During … Read more
The Election Commission of India: Guardian of Democracy The Election Commission of India (ECI) stands as a cornerstone of India’s democratic system, playing a pivotal role in ensuring free and fair elections. Established in 1950, the ECI has evolved over the years, adapting to the changing political landscape and technological advancements. This article delves into … Read more
The Finance Commission: A Vital Pillar of India’s Fiscal Federalism The Finance Commission, a constitutional body established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution, plays a pivotal role in India’s fiscal federalism. It acts as a bridge between the Union and the States, ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of the nation’s financial resources. This … Read more
Guardians of the Constitution: A Deep Dive into State Human Rights Commissions in India Introduction In a nation as diverse and populous as India, safeguarding the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution is paramount. While the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) plays a crucial role at the national level, the State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) … Read more