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The Fiscal Deficit: A Balancing Act Between Growth and Sustainability The fiscal deficit, a measure of a government’s spending exceeding its revenue, is a complex economic concept with significant implications for a nation’s financial health and future prosperity. Understanding its dynamics, causes, and consequences is crucial for policymakers and citizens alike. This article delves into … Read more
The Writ Jurisdiction of High Courts in India: A Comprehensive Guide The Indian legal system, with its intricate web of courts and jurisdictions, can be a complex landscape to navigate. One crucial aspect of this system is the writ jurisdiction of High Courts, a powerful tool for safeguarding fundamental rights and ensuring the rule of … Read more
What is a Fuel Cell? A fuel cell is an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy from a fuel into electrical energy and heat. Fuel cells are similar to batteries in that they both convert chemical energy into electrical energy, but fuel cells do not run down and need to be recharged. Instead, they can … Read more
Citizen Charter The Citizens’ Charter is an instrument which seeks to make an organization transparent, accountable and citizen friendly. A Citizens’ Charter is basically a set of commitments made by an organization regarding the standards of service which it delivers. Every citizens’ charter has several essential components to make it meaningful; the first … Read more
The Attorney General: A Vital Link Between the Union Executive and the Law The Attorney General of the United States, a position established by the Judiciary Act of 1789, serves as the chief legal advisor to the President and the head of the Department of Justice. This role transcends mere legal counsel, encompassing a wide … Read more
The Committee on Public Undertakings: A Watchdog for Public Finances The Committee on Public Undertakings (COPU) is a parliamentary committee in India that plays a crucial role in scrutinizing the functioning of public sector undertakings (PSUs). Established in 1964, the COPU acts as a watchdog, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the utilization of public … Read more
Illegal and unenforceable Contracts An illegal contract is a contract that was made for an illegal purpose and, consequently, violates the law. Contracts are illegal if the performance or formation of the agreement will cause the parties to engage in activity that is illegal. The illegality must relate directly to the subject matter … Read more
The public and Private administration:-Public Administration is different from private administration in three important aspects, the first is the political character, secondly the breadth of scope, impact and consideration and public accountability. These differences seem very fundamental and very valid in the Iight of our own exploration of the subject in previous articles. Following principles … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE, exploration and exploitation of Minerals and oil, technology development and products with strategic consideration. Thus, we have seen that various Industrial Policies, formulated by the Government since 1948 have given due consideration to the relative role of both public and private sector in Indian economy. Therefore, these policies have made sincere attempts for the … Read more
The Gatekeepers of Public Service: A Deep Dive into Public Service Commissions Public service commissions (PSCs) are often the unsung heroes of government, playing a crucial role in ensuring a competent and qualified workforce for the public sector. These independent bodies are responsible for a wide range of functions, from recruitment and selection to disciplinary … Read more