Notes and Study material for Exams
The Making of the Constitution The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It was adopted on September 17, 1787, by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and ratified by conventions in each U.S. state in the name of “The People.” The Constitution has a central place … Read more
The Kesavananda Bharati case was a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of India in 1973. The case held that the basic structure doctrine, which protects certain fundamental features of the Indian Constitution from being amended, is a part of the Constitution itself. This doctrine has been used to strike down a number of laws … Read more
The Punchhi Commission Report was a report commissioned by the Government of India in 1997 to examine the relationship between the Centre and the States. The report was submitted in 2000 and made a number of recommendations for reform of the Centre-State relations. The report was named after its chairman, Justice M.N. Punchhi, who was … Read more
Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure A federal system of government is one in which power is shared between a central government and regional governments. This can be a complex system to manage, and there are a number of issues and challenges that can arise. One of the biggest challenges is ensuring that … 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
Cooperative and Competitive Federalism Introduction Federalism is a system of government in which power is shared between a central government and regional governments. In the United States, the federal government is responsible for matters such as national defense, foreign policy, and interstate commerce, while the states are responsible for matters such as education, healthcare, and … Read more
Legislative Relations- Centre-State Relations Introduction The legislative relations between the central government and the state governments in India are governed by the Constitution of India. The Constitution provides for a federal system of government, in which power is shared between the central government and the state governments. The central government has exclusive powers over certain … 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
Regionalism Regionalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of local or regional interests as opposed to national interests. Regionalists often believe that their region has its own unique culture and identity that should be preserved, and they may advocate for greater autonomy or even independence for their region. Regionalism can be traced back … Read more
The Rise of Regional Parties in India Introduction India is a vast and diverse country, with a population of over 1.3 billion people. It is also a democracy, with a multi-party system. In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of regional parties. These parties are based on regional identities and interests, … Read more