Notes and Study material for Exams
Determinants of ethics These are the factors in human behaviour that determine whether it is good or bad. There are three such determinants of ethics, namely the object, the end, and the circumstances. Object means what the free will chooses to do in thought, word, or deed or chooses not to do. By end … Read more
The Marathas : The Marathas, who were encroaching upon the Bijapur dominion came to have control over parts of Karnataka to the North of the Tungabhadra. Shivaji built forts at Ramadurg, Nargund, Parasgad, Gajendragad, Katkol etc., in North Karnataka. In the South they had their Bangalore jahgir administered first by Shahji (1637-63) and later by … Read more
The Policy Cut Motion: A Tool for Parliamentary Scrutiny and Political Maneuvering The policy cut motion, a parliamentary procedure with roots in the Westminster system, serves as a potent tool for opposition parties to challenge government policy and exert influence over public spending. This motion, often referred to as a “cut motion” or “policy motion,” … Read more
Article 88: The Balancing Act â Rights of Ministers and Parliamentary Scrutiny Article 88 of the Indian Constitution, a cornerstone of parliamentary democracy, outlines the rights and privileges of ministers in relation to the Houses of Parliament. This article, while seemingly straightforward, embodies a delicate balancing act between the executive’s need for effective governance and … Read more
The Shaping of India: A Deep Dive into the Constituent Assembly Debates The Constituent Assembly of India, formed in 1946, was not merely a body drafting a constitution; it was a crucible where the very soul of a nation was forged. The debates within its hallowed halls, recorded in meticulous detail, offer a window into … Read more