The Punchhi Commission, a commission on centre-state relations set up by the Indian government in 2007, presented its Report in March 2010. What is the historical background of the Punchhi Commission Report? What was its recommendation on the Finance Commission? What was the commission's … [Read more...] about Punchhi Commission Report
Indian Polity Notes
Judicial infrastructure in India
What is Judicial infrastructure? What is the Status of Judicial Infrastructure in India? Why does Judicial Infrastructure in India matters? What is the need for improvement of Judicial Infrastructure in India? How would National Judicial Infrastructure Corporation resolve the crisis? Read here to … [Read more...] about Judicial infrastructure in India
Delimitation Commission
What is Delimitation? What is the process of delimitation? Functions and duties of delimitation commission? What is the criticism? Read further to know more. The consolidation of four districts with their constituent districts was recently approved by the Assam state cabinet. The EC announced … [Read more...] about Delimitation Commission
Parliamentary System
A parliamentary system of government is one in which the majority of the legislature supports the executive branch of government. What is its concept? What are its merit and demerits? What is the difference between the Parliamentary System of Britain and India? Read further to know more about … [Read more...] about Parliamentary System
Social Audit
What is meant by Social Audit? Why is it required for Good Governace? Who can conduct Social Audit? Read further to know more. Social Audit is defined as an evaluation of a plan of action that is conducted jointly by the public and the government. It is an effective method for encouraging … [Read more...] about Social Audit
Centre-State Relations
How has authority in India been divided between the Center and the States? How Center control the Power of States? How is harmony between the Centre and State ensured? Read further to know more about Centre-State Relations in India. The Indian Constitution's federal system divides all … [Read more...] about Centre-State Relations
Sarkaria Commission
What was the purpose of the constitution of the Sarkaria Commission and what were the important recommendations made by the commission? In 1983, the Central government appointed a three-member Commission on Centre-state relations to review the working of the existing arrangements between the … [Read more...] about Sarkaria Commission
Political Parties in India
What are Political parties? Which are the political parties in India? What are the functions and eligibility of political parties? Read further to know more. The Election Commission of India (ECI) registers political parties for election purposes and recognizes them as national or state parties … [Read more...] about Political Parties in India
Women in Judiciary
What is the status of women in the judiciary? What are the challenges faced by women in the judiciary? Read further to know more. Several institutional and structural factors have hampered women's representation in the judiciary. It is critical to address this disparity in order to ensure … [Read more...] about Women in Judiciary
Inter-State Trade and Commerce
Part XIII of the Indian Constitution from Articles 301 to 307 deals with inter-state and intra-state trade, commerce, and intercourse within the territory of India. What are Trade, Commerce, and Intercourse? The word ‘trade’ means ‘buying’ or ‘selling’ of goods. The term ‘commerce ‘includes … [Read more...] about Inter-State Trade and Commerce