No-Confidence Motion
In a parliamentary democracy, government can be in power only if it commands majority in directly elected House. Article 75(3) […]
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Polity for Mains
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Electoral bonds
The electoral bonds scheme was announced in Union Budget 2017 with an aim for increasing transparency in political funding. It
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Model Code of Conduct
What is MCC? These are the guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and
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Electoral bonds
Summary: Electoral bonds allows donors to pay political parties using banks as an intermediary. The bond would be a bearer
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Anti-Defection
What is Anti-defection law? The anti-defection law was passed by parliament in 1985 strengthened in 2002. The 52nd amendment to the
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Governor : Discretion
Controversies: TN Governor has come under intense scrutiny for not inviting AIADMK interim general secretary V.K. Sasikala to form the
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Zonal Councils
What are Zonal Councils? Zonal councils have been established by the Parliament to promote interstate cooperation and coordination. They are statutory bodies established under
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Understaffed Judiciary
Issue Understaffed judiciary India must have at least two to four times the current sanctioned strength of judges. The government