Polity

Cooperative federalism implies that the Centre and states share a horizontal relationship, where they “cooperate” in the larger public interest. It’s visualized as an important tool to enable states’ participation in the formulation and implementation of national policies. Executive Mechanisms for Co-Operative Federalism: Inter-State Council (ISC): Article 263 of the Constitution, provides the provision for … Read more DMPQ- What is cooperative federalism? Mention the executive mechanism through which cooperative federalism can be strengthened.

Entitlement to claim maintenance Section 4 of the Act mentions that a senior citizen including a parent who is unable to maintain himself from his own earning or property owned by him can claim maintenance. Extent of the liability In determining the extent of the obligation, it has been stated that the obligation of the … Read more DMPQ- What are provisions of Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007?

FR: aggrieved person can directly approach SC under article 32. Example of  FR . In ordinary rights violation, one has to go through proper channel. He/she can’t approach SC directly. Significance of FR’s Limits the power of the state. Maintain balance of power. Ensure constitutionalism . Constitution is supreme. Rule of law will always prevail. … Read more DMPQ: What is the diff between FR and ordinary right? Discuss the significance of FR?

  Amending the Constitution to effect simultaneous elections would fundamentally alter its democratic and federal character. a disdain for the parliamentary system and the federal arrangement Logistics costs involved is very highly: Need heavy deployment of security officials and staffs Even current elections are conducted in multiple phase to dela with the varying geographical locations. … Read more DMPQ: On Papers Simultaneous elections seems good but implementation of it entails large arrays of problems. Discuss the points against conducting simultaneous elections. (Polity)

Tribunals are established as per appropriate statutory provisions and are observed as an alternative medium to the conventional judicial bodies for the redressal of grievances and settling disputes. A tribunal, in a plain language, is a. body of administrative character that has been powered with judicial powers to adjudicate one question of law or fact … Read more DMPQ: What are tribunals? Discuss the issues attached with tribunals.

Recent US Taliban deal will lead to evacuation of US forces from Afghan region. The trump administration took this step to gain domestic advantage in upcoming polls instead of actually realising an effective solution to attain Peace Process. India is also going to get affected in following way: Taliban will get legitimacy with the deal … Read more DMPQ- Recent US-Taliban deal is not going to bear the desired result. Discuss its effect with reference to India

. The Committee recommends a total financial investment of Rs 1,00,000 crore over a five  year period. Its key recommendations are: The Committee notes that the ‘present environment on Indian Railways reveals a  grim picture of inadequate performance’ largely due to poor infrastructure and  resources, and lack of empowerment at the functional level. The financial … Read more DMPQ- . Throw light on the recommendations given by Kakodkar committee for railway safety.

Legislative Council or Vidhan Parishad is the upper house in bicameral legislatures in some states of India. Article 169 of the constitution of India deals with the creation or abolition of State Legislative Councils. The power of abolition and creation of the State legislative council is vested in Parliament of India as per article 169. To create … Read more DMPQ- What is the procedure for the formation of legislative council?

Civil society’s functional contribution to good governance could be: Watchdog — against violation of human rights and governing deficiencies. Advocate — of the weaker sections’ point of view. Agitator — on behalf of aggrieved citizens. Educator — of citizens on their rights, entitlements and responsibilities and the government about the pulse of the people. Service … Read more DMPQ- Mention the Civil society’s functional contribution to good governance.