Notes and Study material for Exams
Parliament is the supreme law making body of the nation.The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha is empowered to pass a vote of censure against the ministry. Whenever such a motion is passed, the ministry has to resign. There are several means of Parliament’s control over Executive such … Read more
Parliament is the central institution through which the will of the people is expressed, laws are passed and government is held to account. It plays a vital role in a Democracy, and endeavours to be truly representative, transparent, accessible, accountable and effective in its many functions. The Parliament has two Houses–Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. … Read more
Parliament is the central institution through which the will of the people is expressed, laws are passed and government is held to account. It plays a vital role in a Democracy, and endeavours to be truly representative, transparent, accessible, accountable and effective in its many functions. The Parliament has two Houses–Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. … Read more
Army Army fulfilled four important functions: Instrument to conquer Indian powers Defended the British Empire in India against foreign rivals Safe-guarded against internal revolt Chief instrument for extending and defending the British Empire in Asia and Africa. Bulk of the army consisted of Indians. In 1857, of the total strength of 311400, about 265900 were … Read more
Salient features of A.P. Reorganisation Bill The Bill envisages Hyderabad as the common capital. The Andhra Pradesh Governor will be Governor for both successor States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The common capital includes the existing area notified as Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. Centre shall form expert committee to suggest a new capital of … 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 35A: A Controversial Clause in the Indian Constitution Article 35A of the Indian Constitution is a controversial provision that grants special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). It was added to the Constitution through a Presidential Order in 1954, without any parliamentary debate or discussion. This article has been a subject … Read more
The State Legislature: A Vital Pillar of American Democracy The United States boasts a complex and multifaceted system of government, with power distributed across federal, state, and local levels. At the heart of each state’s governance lies the state legislature, a body of elected representatives responsible for crafting and enacting laws that directly impact the … Read more
The Adjournment Motion: A Powerful Tool for Parliamentary Debate and Scrutiny The Adjournment Motion, a parliamentary procedure with roots in the Westminster system, serves as a vital tool for scrutinizing government actions and raising important issues. While seemingly simple in its core function â to adjourn the current session of the house â the Adjournment … Read more
Motions in Parliament: The Engines of Change and Debate Parliamentary motions are the lifeblood of legislative processes, serving as the formal mechanisms for initiating debate, proposing changes, and ultimately shaping laws and policies. They are the tools through which elected representatives voice their concerns, advance their agendas, and hold the government accountable. Understanding the various … Read more