Constitutional and Legal Provisions Related to Minorities – UPSC Prelims
Legal Provisions: The National Commission of Minority Act defines a minority as “a community notified as such by the Central government.” The […]
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Polity for Prelims
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Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) – UPSC Prelims
Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS): In 2016, the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, were amended to allow service voters
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Article 355 – UPSC Prelims
Article 355: Article 355 refers to the provision in the Constitution that states that “It shall be the duty of
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Municipal Corporation – UPSC Prelims
Municipal Corporations: In India, the Municipal Corporation is the urban local government that is responsible for the development of any Metropolitan
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Emergency Provisions – UPSC Prelims
What are Emergency Provisions? These provisions enable the Central government to meet any abnormal situation effectively. Emergency Provisions in Indian Constitution are taken
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Status of Scheduled Tribes in India – UPSC Prelims
Status of Scheduled Tribes in India: As per Census-1931, Schedule tribes are termed as “backward tribes” living in the “Excluded”
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Supplementary Demand for Grants – UPSC Prelims
Supplementary Demand for Grants Article 115 of the constitution provides for Supplementary, additional or excess grants. (Note: Article 116 provides
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Fundamental Rights of Foreigners in India
Fundamental rights available only to citizens and not to foreigners Fundamental rights available to both citizens & foreigners (except enemy
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Article 80 – UPSC Prelims
Article 80: Article 80 of the Constitution of India deals with the composition of the council of states also called the Upper House and
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Appointment of High Court Judges – UPSC Prelims
How is a High Court Judge Appointed? A High Court Judge is appointed by the President of India. Article 217