Polity

DMPQ-What do you mean by objectivity and how it is an essential element for effective administration?

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It refers to basing our advice and decisions on rigorous analysis of evidence. OR The principle of objectivity implies that the decisions and actions should be based on observable phenomena and should not be influenced by emotions, biases or personal prejudices. Objectivity ensures: Civil servants take decisions on the merit of the case and take … Read more DMPQ-What do you mean by objectivity and how it is an essential element for effective administration?

DMPQ- What is Exit Poll and Opinion Poll? What kind of Prohibitions are imposed on exit polls and opinion polls?

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Exit poll is a post-voting poll, which is conducted just after a voter walks out after casting his or her vote. Such polls aim at predicting the actual result on the basis of the information collected from voters. They are conducted by a number of organizations. The basic step to predict exit polls is sampling. … Read more DMPQ- What is Exit Poll and Opinion Poll? What kind of Prohibitions are imposed on exit polls and opinion polls?

DMPQ- Why Directive Principles were not accorded the same status akin to Fundamental rights on the commencement of Indian Constitution.

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Fundamental rights are enshrined in Part III of the constitution and are enforceable by court. While DPSP are enshrined in part IV of the constitution and are not enforceable. Both are complimentary to each other. As Fundamental rights ensures political democracy which is hollow if not accompanied by social and economic democracy. The reasons for … Read more DMPQ- Why Directive Principles were not accorded the same status akin to Fundamental rights on the commencement of Indian Constitution.

DMPQ- Why do virtues like compassion and empathy are considered important virtues for civil servants?

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Empathy is the ability of a person to put himself in other person’s shoes and feel what he might be feeling. On the other hand, Compassion is to feel about a person and work for his betterment. Civil servants are part of the executive branch of government and are supposed to act as a bridge … Read more DMPQ- Why do virtues like compassion and empathy are considered important virtues for civil servants?

DMPQ- What do you understand by the doctrine of separation of power.

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Separation of powers is a doctrine of constitutional law under which the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) are kept separate. This is also known as the system of checks and balances, because each branch is given certain powers so as to check and balance the other branches. Each branch has separate powers, … Read more DMPQ- What do you understand by the doctrine of separation of power.

DMPQ:What do you understand by Impartiality as foundational value? What are the advantages of impartiality?

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Impartiality as a principle of justice prescribes to public servants that decisions should bebased on objective criteria, rather than on the basis of bias, prejudice, or preferring thebenefit to one person over another for improper reasons, it is necessary for promotingequality in the society. Advantages of Impartiality Provides professionalism and permanence as opposed to reluctance … Read more DMPQ:What do you understand by Impartiality as foundational value? What are the advantages of impartiality?

DMPQ- “Article 352 gives President the power to declare a national emergency.” Explain.

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Under Article 352, the President can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion. It may be noted that the president can declare a national emer-gency even before the actual occurrence of war or external aggression or armed rebellion, … Read more DMPQ- “Article 352 gives President the power to declare a national emergency.” Explain.

DMPQ- What is the meaning of uniform civil code? Examine its relevance for a secular country like India.

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Uniform civil code means that all sections of the society irrespective of their religion shall be Treated equally to a national civil code, which shall be applicable to all uniformly.  It shall cover the civil areas like marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, adoption and succession of the property. Uniform civil code attainment is part of directive … Read more DMPQ- What is the meaning of uniform civil code? Examine its relevance for a secular country like India.