Notes and Study material for Exams
Navigating the Labyrinth: Understanding Union Executive and State Executive Roles The intricate world of labor unions is often shrouded in complexity, with a vast array of roles and responsibilities. Two key figures within this system are the Union Executive and the State Executive, each playing a crucial role in shaping the landscape of labor rights … Read more
National Educational Research and Training Council The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous organisation of the Government of India which was established on 1 September 1961 as a literary, scientific and charitable Society under the Societies’ Registration Act (Act XXI of 1860). Its headquarters are located at Sri … Read more
Commissions/Committees & Their Purpose Arjun Sen Gupta Public Sector Enterprise Autonomy Committee Rangarajan Committee Disinvestment of PSUs & Balance of Payments. Malhotra Committee Insurance Sector & its regulation. Follow up led to setting up of IRDA. Madhukar Committee Gold exchange traded fund implementation. L.C. Gupta Committee … Read more
Beyond the Statute: Understanding Non-Statutory Bodies in Governance The intricate web of governance in modern societies is woven not just from the threads of legislation, but also from the diverse and dynamic tapestry of non-statutory bodies. These entities, often operating outside the formal framework of law, play a crucial role in shaping policy, delivering services, … Read more
Article 77: The Backbone of India’s Executive Branch Article 77 of the Constitution of India, enshrined in Part V dealing with the Union Executive, lays down the fundamental principles governing the conduct of business of the Government of India. This article serves as the bedrock for the functioning of the executive branch, ensuring accountability, transparency, … Read more
Amendments Amendments to the Constitution are made by the Parliament, the procedure for which is laid out in ARTICLE 368. An amendment bill must be passed by both the Houses of the Parliament by a two-thirds majority and voting. In addition to this, certain amendments which pertain to the federal nature of the Constitution must … Read more
Article 163: The Council of Ministers â Aiding and Advising the Governor in India’s Federal System The Indian Constitution, a masterpiece of democratic governance, meticulously outlines the intricate relationship between the Union and the States. This intricate web of power sharing is further woven with the role of the Governor, the representative of the President … Read more
National Education Teacher Council National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) is a statutory body of Indian government set up under the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993 in 1995 is to formally oversee standards, procedures and processes in the Indian education system. This council functions for the central as well as state governments on … Read more
Constitution of Indian under ARTICLE 163 states that There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions, except in so far as he is by or under this Constitution required to exercise his functions or any of them … Read more
United Nations and its specialized agencies The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization established on 24 October 1945 to promote international cooperation. It was founded to replace the League of Nations following World War II and to prevent another conflict. When it was founded, the UN had 51 Member States; there are now 193. Most nations are members of the UN and … Read more