Category Archives: Indian Polity & The Constitution of India

Q.1. Examine the need for electoral reforms as suggested by various committees with particular reference to “one nation – one election” principle. [UPSC 2024 GS P-2]

one nation one election

The need for electoral reforms in India has been widely acknowledged by various committees, experts, and stakeholders. These reforms aim […]

Q.3. To what extent, in your opinion, has the decentralization of power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots? [UPSC 2022 GS P-2]

Decentralization of power in India, especially through the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments (1992), has significantly reshaped the governance landscape […]

Q.2. “Right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India are freely available to the Indian citizens, but these rights are not absolute.” Comment. [UPSC 2022 GS P-2]

The right of movement and residence throughout the territory of India is enshrined under Article 19(1)(d) and 19(1)(e) of the […]

Q.1. “The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme Court.” Discuss this statement with the help of relevant case laws. [UPSC 2022 GS P-2]

The statement, “The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme […]

Q. What are the emerging issues raised by some states in India in the context of fiscal federalism? Express your view in this context.

Q. What are the emerging issues raised by some states in India in the context of fiscal federalism? Express your view in this context.

Fiscal federalism in India, the financial relationship between the central and state governments, has been a subject of debate and […]

Q.5. Discuss the role of Presiding Officers of state legislatures in maintaining order and impartiality in conducting legislative work and in facilitating best democratic practices. [UPSC 2023 GS P-2]

The presiding officers of state legislatures, typically known as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and the Chairman of the […]