Directive Principles of State Policy are a set of guidelines or principles enshrined in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) of the Constitution of India. Unlike fundamental rights, which are justiciable and can be enforced by the courts, Directive Principles are non-justiciable. This means that they are not … [Read more...] about Directive Principles of Our State Policy: Part IV (Articles 36-51)
Indian Polity Notes
Fundamental Rights : Part III (Articles 12-35)
Fundamental rights are a set of basic human rights that are guaranteed to every citizen of a country to ensure their dignity, freedom, and well-being. In India, fundamental rights are enshrined in Part III (Articles 12 to 35) of the Constitution. Read here to know the articles in detail. The … [Read more...] about Fundamental Rights : Part III (Articles 12-35)
Citizenship of India (with video infobits)
Part II of the Constitution of India (Articles 5-11) deals with the Citizenship of India. Read here to know the laws, acts, ways, and articles of the constitution related to citizenship, along with video info bits. The issue of citizenship in India has been a topic of discussion and … [Read more...] about Citizenship of India (with video infobits)
The Union and its Territory: Part I (Articles 1- 4)
What does the constitution speak about the union i.e., India and its territories? Let us examine in detail. Part I of Indian Constitution is titled The Union and its Territory. It includes articles from 1- 4. Part I is a compilation of laws pertaining to the constitution of India as a country and … [Read more...] about The Union and its Territory: Part I (Articles 1- 4)
Preamble to the Indian Constitution
What is the preamble of Indian constitution? What information does it provide? Read further to know. This post, Preamble to the Indian Constitution, is a part of our new ambitious article series on Indian Constitution and Polity, covering all the important topics from Article 1 to Article … [Read more...] about Preamble to the Indian Constitution
Constitution of India: List of All Articles (1-395) and Parts (1-22)
If you are searching for an index or summary of the Constitution of India, updated up to the latest constitutional amendments, this post should be the right place to start. The Constitution of India contains 395 articles in 22 parts. Additional articles and parts are inserted later through … [Read more...] about Constitution of India: List of All Articles (1-395) and Parts (1-22)
Election to Rajya Sabha: Know the procedure of electing a candidate to the upper house
How is the election to Rajya Sabha conducted? Most of us know how elections are conducted in Lok Sabha. But What is the election procedure of the upper house, Rajya Sabha, also known as the Council of States? Read further to know. Procedures for Rajya Sabha elections are more complex when … [Read more...] about Election to Rajya Sabha: Know the procedure of electing a candidate to the upper house
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh : History and Politics
Telangana, as you all know, is the proposed 29th state of India. Telangana is a region in the state of Andhra Pradesh and is going to exist as separate state from 2 June 2014. It is very important to know the history of Telangana and the background of separate statehood demand. At a time of many … [Read more...] about Telangana and Andhra Pradesh : History and Politics
Interim Budget of India 2014 -15 Highlights and Analysis
We have already done two write-ups on government budgeting, covering (1) Basics of Government Budgeting and (2) Budget Documents. These two articles serve not only for this year, but for many more years, unless a substantial change happens in the budget presentation process. In this post, let's … [Read more...] about Interim Budget of India 2014 -15 Highlights and Analysis
Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies for Vulnerable Sections
What are the Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the development and betterment of Vulnerable Sections? Read further to know. Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the development and betterment of Vulnerable Sections is a topic listed under UPSC Mains … [Read more...] about Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies for Vulnerable Sections
